The Sports Rumors

Four Team Trade Talks Gaining Momentum

As you’ve probably heard by now, there are serious trade talks going on involving a four team trade that would send K.G. to the Lakers. This is what it would look like, roughly:

L.A. sends Bynum and Odom to the Pacers; Get Garnett from the Twolves

Indiana sends Jermaine O’neal to the Celtics; Get Bynum and Odom

Boston sends the #5 pick overall and Al Jefferson to the Twolves; Get Jermaine O’neal

Minnesota sends K.G. to the Lakers; Get #5 pick overall and Al Jefferson

Sources say that Garnett has been trying to get in touch with his friend Kobe to make sure that if he pushes for this trade to happen, Kobe would remain in L.A. Kobe’s camp has been mum about the situation and are not softening their stance yet, but there is no way Kobe would leave town if Garnett was traded to L.A.

The Suns have all but dropped out of the trade talks for Kevin Garnett and instead have turned their focus on trading up in the draft. After working out Cory Brewer and Joakim Noah, the Suns were very impressed and feel that either one of the two can fit in great with the likely departure of Marion. The Suns are talking with numerous teams about trade possibilities to move up (trade package would more than likely include Marion).

One more thing about the Garnett story. With the draft approaching later this week and Minnesota owner, Glen Taylor, about to depart on a trip out of the country, he has made it clear that he wants a resolution to the talks sooner rather than later. Keep checking in for any breaking news because it seems to be on the verge of happening.