In a somewhat surprising Lakers rumors and news update today, the Oklahoma City Thunder are coming on strong as the favorites to sign Los Angeles Lakers free agent Pau Gasol.
According to ESPN's Ramona Shelburne, OKC has put on the full-court press in order to land the former All-Star:
In a surprising twist, OKC has come on strong with Pau Gasol, and described as a "frontrunner" for the Spaniard.
— Ramona Shelburne (@ramonashelburne) July 2, 2014
Per Shelburne and ESPN's Marc Stein, that won't stop the Chicago Bulls from conducting a meeting with the coveted big man, nor did it stop the Lakers from making their intentions to re-sign him clear on Wednesday:
As @ESPNSteinLine reports Bulls are on their way to LA to meet with him Thursday. @mcten reported Lakers met w/ Gasol Wednesday — Ramona Shelburne (@ramonashelburne) July 2, 2014
At this moment, the Lakers' attentions are fixed on Thursday's meeting with New York Knicks free agent Carmelo Anthony - yet, their ability to offer Gasol the best financial package could keep them players in negotiations with the veteran center/forward:
Lakers of course, are laser focused on Melo meeting tomorrow. But can still offer him most money of all suitors so can't predict this yet
— Ramona Shelburne (@ramonashelburne) July 2, 2014
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