Kupchak is clueless, especially compared to his predecesor, Jerry West and his magical moves. The good news for the Lakers is they don't have to pay him contract $$$ (they offered to cover the cost of the surgery @$100,000), but lost out on a valuable draft choice which could have provided immediate help. Ronni T was tearing up the summer league and may work out eventually. Just the beginning of another long year for the Lakers.
beastie