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05:44 PM ET 01.22 | Now that Pau Gasol has been moved to the bench "permanently," the Lakers are open to dealing the four-time All-Star. However, any possible trade is complicated by L.A.'s unwillingness to take back any long-term money in a deal. With big money owed to Kobe Bryant and Dwight Howard (if he re-signs in LA) over the next few years, the Lakers don't want to go to deep into the luxury tax with three massive contracts. Gasol is owed $19 million in each of the next two seasons, moving that type of contract without taking money back will be difficult.

Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

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January 22, 2013 06:44 PM ET

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Originally posted 06:37 PM ET 01.22 by Just another DJ

I doubt Gasol gets dealt. Howard can bring more in return. Trade Dwight and move Gasol to center.

Something to think about. Dwight hasn't exactly looked like the answer to the Lakers' questions.

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Harrodsburg, KY

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January 22, 2013 07:59 PM ET

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DJ cannot like this post.....

THE LAKERS LOOKING TO SAVE MONEY

especially with the new CBA kicking in soon....

its funny how my predictions on the Lakers going in the tank and being afraid of the new CBA have been 100% totally true

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January 22, 2013 10:34 PM ET

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Originally posted 06:37 PM ET 01.22 by Just another DJ

I doubt Gasol gets dealt. Howard can bring more in return. Trade Dwight and move Gasol to center.

DJ are you kidding again? Gasol isnt Marc....Gasol is Mister Softy!!!! Play center....Heeeeeeheeeheee!!! ANother bad prediction for DJ.....Gasol cant handle the power forwards!!!

CREEPY FACE !!

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January 22, 2013 10:35 PM ET

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Originally posted 10:34 PM ET 01.22 by CREEPY FACE !!

DJ are you kidding again? Gasol isnt Marc....Gasol is Mister Softy!!!! Play center....Heeeeeeheeeheee!!! ANother bad prediction for DJ.....Gasol cant handle the power forwards!!!

It sounds like another winner for DJ....The Raiders and Lakers!!!

CREEPY FACE !!

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January 23, 2013 03:21 AM ET

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Originally posted 06:37 PM ET 01.22 by Just another DJ

I doubt Gasol gets dealt. Howard can bring more in return. Trade Dwight and move Gasol to center.

The current system doesn't work well with Gasol or Howard. Trade them both and start planning for next season.