We all know how out there rumors can get (*cough. Butler to LA), but this one seems to have some creditability.

The Los Angeles Times is reporting:

The Lakers are pondering whether to sign free-agent forward Ira Newble, who was waived Feb. 29 by Seattle. A physical, defense-minded player, Newble would be eligible for the playoffs because he was waived before March 1.

For those not familiar with Newble, he's a 6-7 guard/forward who came into the league undrafted out of Maimi (OH) University. Newble is averaging 4.2 PPG and 2.7 RPG this season. He came to Seattle from Cleveland as a part of the Wally Szczerbiak deal and played only two games in a Sonics' uniform.

Here's Newble's scouting report from Sportsnet.ca:


Bynum Takes Positive Steps [LA Times]
Ira Newble Profile [SportsNet.ca]