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How to Buy Online: Los Angeles Lakers Pursue Kevin Garnett The owners of the Los Angeles Lakers and Minnesota Timberwolves have started talks for a trade that would involve sending standout forward Kevin Garnett to the Lakers, league sources said Monday. The talks turned into discussions about a four-way deal among the Lakers, Timberwolves , Indiana Pacers and Boston Celtics, in which the Lakers would have acquired Garnett. But the proposed deal broke down, reportedly because the Celtics did not like what they would have received, ending the four-way negotiations. Thus the Lakers are back to direct talks with the Timberwolves. But sources say Minnesota general manager Kevin McHale wants young players and early draft choices and isn't keen on the Lakers' offer of Andrew Bynum, who is young (19), and Lamar Odom (27), who isn't. Lakers owner Jerry Buss and Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor spoke by phone for about 20 minutes Friday. Buss reportedly ended the conversation by suggesting Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak and McHale continue the discussion Monday. In another scenario, Los Angeles could part with center Kwame Brown in the deal and also acquire Troy Hudson or Marko Jaric to fill a need for a guard while lifting an unfavorable contract off the Timberwolves' books. Acquiring Garnett could address the concerns of Los Angeles superstar Kobe Bryant, who has demanded to be traded for more than four weeks. Bryant met with Kupchak for about an hour Friday, a day after Garnett rejected a trade that would have sent him to Boston . Bryant did not step down from his desire to be traded. But Kupchak, Buss and Lakers coach Phil Jackson met later that day to discuss options based on the assumption they would still have Bryant, the Los Angeles Times learned. Garnett, 31, has never formally asked for a trade. The 10-time All-Star can opt out of his contract after next season. He wants an extension, which Buss reportedly told Taylor he was willing to offer. Garnett is to earn $22 million in the 2007-08 season and has a player option for $24 million in 2008-09. Garnett averaged 22.4 points, 12.8 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 1.7 blocks last season. He spent the last five games of the season in Southern California - he has a home in Malibu - to rest a sore right quadriceps. Bryant has said the root of his unhappiness with Lakers management is not having a chance to win a championship. Adding Garnett would give the team a strong one-two combo. Sign up for last minute specials, merchandise giveaways and more!
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