Clippers plans, part 2

Let's assume Donald Sterling returns to his penurious ways, and wants to cut salary by next summer. Then he will have no interest in re-signing Elton Brand or Corey Maggette, both of whom have player opt-outs next summer and will presumably use them to seek further raises (unless they are injured or have a horrid season.) In that case, there's a deal with the neighbors that makes perfect sense for both teams:

Elton and Corey to the Lakers, for Andrew Bynum, Vladimir Radmanovic, Brian Cook, and Kwame Brown

For the Clips, building around their core/ long-term contracts of Kaman, Livingston, Tim Thomas, and Cat Mobley, it's a great deal: Kwame's big contract expires next summer and Bynum gives them another young post player, who can either play alongside Kaman, or they can showcase one and trade whichever they prefer. Radman and Cook help space the floor, a problem when Kaman and Brand played together. The team would still be competitive, which is all I think Sterling really requires - so it can get salary cap relief without giving up their future or becoming so horrible that people stop buying tickets.

Meanwhile, Kobe gets a pacifier in Brand plus his pal Maggette, a skilled slasher. The Lakers would still be in the market for a PG, but would also have the option of going huge by pairing Kobe and Corey in the backcourt, which would be tenable with good passers like Luke, Odom and Brand in the frontcourt. And Brand is good enough in the low post to routinely need to be doubleteamed, the key requirement for having the rest of the triangle spacing becoming lethal. The Lakers would become a championship contender, without even giving up Lamar!

I say - make it so.... opinions?