June 4th: The Lakers S & T for Ben Wallace?

[Phil]

Trading Ben Wallace could set up Pistons' next title run


snippet: "Wallace has been described as the Pistons' heart and foundation. But at 32, even with another Defensive Player of the Year award, his skills are eroding. Moving him would signal a major change without a substantial breakup.

There's no way the Pistons want to see him in the East and there figure to be many takers in a sign-and-trade, unless the Bulls want to take a shot with a big-money offer.

It's more likely, however, Wallace moves west and the Pistons get a big man, perhaps for Brad Miller of the Kings or Erick Dampier of the Mavs. You figure the Lakers and Grizzlies would try to offer packages since it seems Wallace, too, needs a new start."