Free agent big man Pau Gasol is attracting the attention of plenty of potential suitors on the open market. While the Dallas Mavericks and New York Knicks are among the teams that have been linked with Gasol, the latest Los Angeles Lakers rumors indicate the team wants the big man back in L.A.
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Gasol and Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak met on Tuesday — which was the first day of free agency.
According to ESPN, the meeting lasted “for a few hours” and it was considered very productive.
The goal of the meeting was to let Gasol know the team was interested in retaining him before they have their face-to-face meeting with Carmelo Anthony. If the Lakers are able to retain Gasol, Anthony could be more interested in joining the franchise.
Of course, it appears that it is going to be difficult for any team other than the Chicago Bulls or New York Knicks to convince Anthony to join their franchise.
Be sure to stay tuned to FanSided.com throughout the remainder of the NBA free agency period for the latest news, rumors and signings from around the league.