i am wondering what kobe is thinking right now as he learns about the trade. this year playoffs showed how much these guys are at each other. but other than that, they would be a team to beat when talking championships. 2 good centers, 2 good gaurds, the best rotating bench. Kupchak is getting ready for another title without the overrated Ariza.

Turkoglu to Portland is being reported as a done deal... Toronto reportedly offers 4 years/32mil to Marion.

So Phil Jackson will be back.

Jackson confirms it: He'll be back with Lakers next season - LA Daily News

Looks like Hedo backed out of talks with Portland... now to Toronto? Which means that they would likely not be bring back Marion.