Marc J. Spears of Yahoo! Sports reports (via Twitter) that the Los Angeles Lakers have shown interest in free agent guard Mickael Pietrus, in addition to their previously reported inquiries about Raja Bell.
Pietrus, who played for the Celtics in 2011/12, is an unrestricted free agent who has popped up in discussions among teams dealing with backcourt injury issues early in the season. The Timberwolves considered signing Pietrus before ultimately deciding on Josh Howard. The Raptors were also said to be interested, but nothing has developed on that front. The Spurs made Pietrus an offer after injuries to Stephen Jackson and Kawhi Leonard left them wanting for wing help, but he declined due to lack of guaranteed money.
With guards Steve Nash and Steve Blake continuing to battle injuries, the Lakers are in serious need of depth, which is why they are considering players such as Bell and Pietrus.
We need to sign pietrus or bell so our second string has a solid back up small forward which then let’s Jamison play the power forward position, that’s the line-u best for our bench!!! 1. Steve Blake 2. Jordie Meeks 3. Raja bell or Mickael Pietrus 4. Antwan Jamison 5. Dwight Howard or Pau Gasol
Still like to see Pau go in trade for a tough defender (josh Smith) a friend of D12. Raja Bell would be a good fit , Pietrus?