I would consider the Lakers a dark horse to form some type of big 3 including Kobe and 2 others. Whether its Melo, Lebron or Love remains to be seen. But I wouldnt be shocked to see 2 out of the 3 names on the Lakers next year. I dont see them having any problem moving Nash along with their Draft pick to create over $30 Million in Cap Space.
I wouldnt be shocked to see Melo and Bron take paycuts to play in LA, now and in the future.
Kobe was interviewed yesterday at the World Cup, speaking about his $48 million dollar contract. Basically said it was to show other free agents in the future the Lakers would take care of them when the time came for them to be paid. So im guessing that was a hint to other free agents to take a paycut this summer, and when Kobe is off the books in 2 years, you will be compensated handsomely. Why? Because we have done it before. Lebron and Melo would be 34,35 when their next contracts are up. Lakers already laid the blueprint down, if they produce they will see the money they lost on the front end.