Dwight Howard Trade Rumors: Lakers Scoring D12 Would Make Kobe Smile

From his divorce to his public disagreement with the trade of Lamar Odom to the Dallas Mavericks, the Los Angeles Lakers need to give Kobe Bryant a reason to smile. One way they could do that is trade for the Orlando Magic's Dwight Howard.

With Chris Paul already off of the market, the Lakers will likely turn all of their attention to acquiring Howard. It's also a legitimate possibility since they have the trade assets to attain a player of Howard's stature: Andrew Bynum and Pau Gasol. 

Whether or not they are willing to part with both Gasol and Bynum is another story. However, with four out of five players in the starting lineup on the wrong side of 30 years old, the Lakers need a shakeup. This holds true especially when taking into account the Lakers' performance in the playoffs last season.

If Kobe Bryant wants Dwight Howard, the Lakers should adhere to their superstar's aspirations.

Here's why trading for Dwight Howard would make Bryant smile.

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Source: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/991850-dwight-howard-trade-rumors-lakers-scoring-d12-would-make-kobe-smile

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