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[LD2k]

ESPN has put together a list of all the 2009 FA's. Four Lakers included. I know it's early, but it definitely will be a stressful off-season for us fans...

1. Kobe Bryant, Lakers (ETO)
Two summers ago, when Kobe was pining for a trade, it looked as though he would tear up his contract in 2009 and leave the Lakers. Now, the Lakers are poised to be a serious championship contender for the next few years. You have to believe Kobe will hang around for the ride.

4. Lamar Odom, Lakers
Odom will be one of the most coveted free agents on the open market. Phil Jackson likes him, but with Kobe, Bynum and Pau Gasol on the roster, the Lakers don't need him and might explore trades for him in the coming months. Odom's penchant for disappearing in big moments (see: 2008 NBA Finals) hasn't helped his rep in L.A. But he is a great team guy who can rebound the ball and initiate the offense. And he doesn't need the ball to be effective. If he doesn't stick in L.A., a line of teams will be waiting to snatch him up.

Other notables: Trevor Ariza, Chris Mihm Lakers

[magicmoment]

i think that the players will either want to stay or leave depending on our success this season.

i wanna keep Trevor!

[LALDynasty]

I wanna keep Trevor too but some people make it sound like its not possible

[Lakersfan1211]

>.<

[kobynum]

trevor is going no where, buss will keep him 4 sure

[ReaListik]

i think that the players will either want to stay or leave depending on our success this season.

i wanna keep Trevor!

Same here. Damn, I wish there was a way to bring back Ronny.

[SaintNicholasVanExel]

lo is the only question mark.
mihm should be gone, kobe should get re-upped, and the same for trev.

[popo]

Bye Mihm.

[kobynum]

no stress for me..mihm and lo gone, a savvy veteran or two come...sounds like we will be improved overall next year