Steve Nash Headed to Los Angeles Lakers in Sign-and-Trade Deal
In an unforeseen twist that could thrust the Los Angeles Lakers straight back into title contention, two-time NBA MVP Steve Nash has successfully negotiated a sign-and-trade deal from the Phoenix Suns to the Lakers that will team him up with Kobe Bryant.
Sources told ESPN.com that Nash, with the New York Knicks also pressing hard to complete a similar sign-and-trade deal, was swayed to join the Lakers after a determined push from Bryant and because the move keeps him in the title hunt and allows him to stay in close proximity to his three children in Phoenix.
This will undoubtably help the Lakers be more cohesive on the floor. Last season, the team showed flashes of brilliance, but lacked consistency. Nash should be able to make an immediate impact in this area. This will make the Lakers a much more interesting team and finally Gasol can breathe easily, knowing that his neck has been removed from the trading block.