Lakers' struggles have Kupchak ready to make moves

[nevetslc88]

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. -- The Lakers officially entered crisis mode Monday, when general manager Mitch Kupchak told NBA.com that the recent poor play by the two-time defending champions may drive him to make a trade to shake up an underachieving roster.

"Regarding a trade, I may have to," Kupchak said at the team's practice facility a day after the convincing loss to their heated rivals, the Celtics. "I'm not saying that I've made calls today or I'll make them tomorrow. But I just don't think that we're playing as well as our talent level should allow us."

http://www.nba.com/2011/news/feature...s=iref:nbahpt1

[G-Funk]

I'm glad he said that. Hopefully he starts false rumors to trade Pau's soft ass! He has been the most disappointing and hopefully he realizes something! Artest and Fisher as well.

[Lebron23]

Bye bye Ron Artest. Don't let the door hit you in the @$$.

[ballup]

I love the smell of mayhem in Laker land UNTIL THEY GET SOMEONE LIKE PAU GASOL FOR SOMEONE LIKE KWAME BROWN!!!!!!!

[Bandito]

I think they should send Fisher ass for someone that can still play to today's standards. He's freaking slow and not that good of a shooter. He has one of the streakiest shots ever.

[Lakers13]

If it improves this team why not? Not sure what they would be looking to do, a younger PG?

[Lebron23]

I think they should send Fisher ass for someone that can still play to today's standards. He's freaking slow and not that good of a shooter. He has one of the streakiest shots ever.

Steve Nash

[Real Men Wear Green]

I'm glad he said that. Hopefully he starts false rumors to trade Pau's soft ass! He has been the most disappointing and hopefully he realizes something! Artest and Fisher as well.

Artest maybe should be on the market but they better be careful if they consider dealing Gasol. That's their second best player and best big, and if they trade him they will basically be wanting to get a 20/10 pf in return, which he already is. Plus if you put him on the market and are unsuccessful you risk alienating him, and then you get to see how sensitive he really is (or hopefully isn't). You're not going to get Blake Griffin in return, more likely looking at a guy like Al Jefferson, who although younger is probably a downgrade. Do you really want to go there when you've just won 2 rings with Gasol? Sounds like a bad idea, really doubt Gasol is put on the market. But other than him and Bryant, no reason not to make anyone and everyone available.

[Vancouver-Grizz]

Wow....Jumping the gun abit?

Look at the Celtics last year...they were turrrrrrible.....and ended in the NBA finals.

I am sure the Lakers will turn it up a few notches once April hits.

Its a veteran team....What do you expect?

[SpecialQue]

I don't want him gone, but Artest seemed extremely nonchalant about losing yesterday. I wouldn't be surprised if they dropped him. I've defended Pau's softness for awhile now, but he seriously needs to man the fvck up if this team's going to dominate again.

[Mr. Jabbar]

Glad Kupchak isn't buying the "Lakers playoff switch" at this point... Not sure if theyre actually planning ona trade but hes certainly trying to shake some waters.

[Funnyfuka]

artest is the weakest link.

[ashbelly]

artest is the weakest link.

I wish they would trade him.. 1st round exit.

[chazzy]

Supposedly Artest was kneed in the thigh early by Shaq so I'm not sure how much that factored into this play yesterday. Regardless he was instrumental in winning the title last year with his defense on Durant and Pierce, I wouldn't give up on him unless they can get something really nice in return.. which I doubt given his age and contract.

[Lebron23]

Glad Kupchak isn't buying the "Lakers playoff switch" at this point... Not sure if theyre actually planning ona trade but hes certainly trying to shake some waters.

Kupchack is a smart guy. Artest is the Lakers weakest link this season. Bron abused him last Christmas.