The offseason.

The Lakers are the reigning NBA champs. Weeks after capturing their 15th title, major moves have been made in LA. We would like to apologize on behalf of DailyDynasty for slacking but hey, we've been soaking in the victory like the rest of the fans. But it's back to business.

Rumors were spreading through LA that the Lakers couldn't afford both Trevor Ariza and Lamar Odom, both vital parts and keys to the 09 championship. The rumors turned into truth. After Ariza's agent lost at playing lowball with Mitch Kupchack and Trevor was sweet talked by the Rockets staff, TA3 decided to join the Houston Rockets for a similar contract offered to him by the Lakers. Maybe a gift, maybe a curse. During the same week a long time rumor also came true. Ron Artest will be donning a purple and gold uniform along side Kobe Bryant an Pau Gasol towards defending their NBA title. Wearing #37 in honor of the late Michael Jackson, Artest looks to provide the same defense as Ariza and a much more polished and senior offense to the triangle. Many think of Ron Ron as a wild card, but in joining the Lakers, the NBA were all surely in a panic. We will update with all of the player movement within the next week. More drama surrounded Lakerland when rumors of Lamar Odom were getting serious.

Another rumor was floating around about the covenanted Lakers Sixth Man leaving, would it come true? Dwayne Wade of Miami was tweeting away asking Lamar to come to the Heat and finish off his career with him. Pat Riley who has always spoke highly of Lamar and loves him as a person also made a trip to LA with Wade to try and finalize a deal with Lamar after having contract issues with the Lakers. Things were definitely not going well when Dr Buss pulled off any deals that were offered to Lamar off the table. Could we lose another forward and championship peice to free agency again? In the end, the Candyman turned down a 5 year deal with Miami and a last minute 5 year lucrative deal with Portland to accept a new 33 million/4 year contract with the Lakers to help defend their title.

It may have been loss in Trevor, but most would call it an upgrade with Ron. The Candyman is back and Lakerland is peaceful. I know it's early but can we say it together? Repeat!