re: So despite a big offseason the Lakers may not make the playoffs.

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and why do the Hawks wants Gasol when they have two 1st round picks and 40 mil in cap space to use?

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Gasol gives them a low post scoring option, keeps em in playoff contention if Josh leaves, and he has a large expiring deal, so they could go into the 2014 free agency market (which is better than 2013's) with enough to snag a max type player.

and fyi, I think the money they have in cap space this summer will be closer to 30 mil than 40.