because drew could then be flipped for a power forward and/or some depth to give us a more balanced team overall. oke is solid at center, just not quite worthy of that contract.

that would give us the most overall flexibility. of course, if the lakers are certain they could make a serious play for dwight then that wouldn't make sense. actually, i wonder if a sign and trade could be done with david west? obviously that would depend heavily on his current market value, but that would give us another piece to ship with bynum in an effort to land dwight, and it's good insurance if dwight winds up out of reach.