Los Angeles Lakers: 5 Moves To Consider in 2011-12

With the Los Angeles Lakers’ dream of a three-peat blown to shreds by a sweep from the Dallas Mavericks in the second round of the 2011 NBA Playoffs, the future legacy of the Lakers will be dictated by the success of their upcoming 2011-12 season. 

The Lakers need a surge of rejuvenation—an infiltration of energetic youth. With key players like Kobe Bryant, Pau Gasol, Lamar Odom, Derek Fisher and Metta World Peace reaching (or having already reached) the pinnacle of their careers, it’s time for the Lakers to bring in some new faces to the STAPLES Center without purging their entire squad. 

Here are some moves that the Lakers should highly consider as we approach the 2011-12 season...

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