The Lakers have traded Vladimir Radmanovic for Adam Morrison and Shannon Brown.  This obviously is a salary dump move.  Radmanovic is due around $6.5 million this year and next and has a player option.  This potentially saves the Lakers $13 million.

I understand the essence of the deal.  However, I’m wondering if there is a center or pure shooter out there that would have been available for a similar deal.  Having said that, I think Adam Morrison can be developed into a triangle offense player ala Luke Walton.

Morrison was a prolific scorer when he was in college so fundamentally, he can play, at least on offense.  Maybe a change of scenery and offense can bring out the best in him.  Plus, he has a weird moustache.  Somebody with a weird something could be hiding some form of intellect.  You know, it’s like Phil Jackson.  The Zen Master is weird and yet his methods are effective.

I don’t know.  I guess it’s just wishful thinking.

However, you can’t deny the fact that the Lakers had to make this move.  Radman wasn’t going to play a lot of minutes and yet he’s being paid a lot of money.  NBA isn’t all about talent.  It’s also about money.

Moreover, the savings will be used for Trevor Ariza, Lamar Odom, and Kobe Bryant.  Bryant can, and will surely, opt out next year.  Ariza and Odom have expring contracts.

Overall, I would say Mitch has made a good trade – always thinking about the future.  Radmanovic is clearly the best player in this trade, but again, it’s not all about talent.  Radmanovic wants to play and he’ll get his wish playing for the Bobcats.

For the Lakers?  They’re trying to build a dynasty.