Joe Dumars acquired Allen Iverson in part to help offset Boston's artillery. It hasn't worked out too well. As a result, Iverson, whose contract expires after this season, may find himself working elsewhere next year. Dumars also has another large expiring contract on his roster--Rasheed Wallace. Depending on the Grand Vision of the Pistons' El Jefe, Wallace may not be part of Detroit's rebuilding plans either.
Would Dumars consider trading Wallace to the Lakers for Lamar Odom and some picks and young talent?
We know the Lakers won't waste time if the injury to Andrew Bynum is serious. We also know Phil has never been a big fan of Lamar Odom, whose contract also expires this summer. After last year's ridiculous Pau Gasol trade, anything is possible.
I'm going to reserve hope that this trade doesn't happen. The Pistons would essentially be throwing this season away. I'm not sure they are ready to do this quite yet. Nor do the Lakers have any young talent that would interest the Pistons. Jordan Farmar and the gang are not difference makers. Finally, any pick the Lakers' offered would be very low.
Still, the wheels will be spinning in Mitch's office. That's enough to make me nervous.
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