Sucks to see Nash leave Dallas. Well, I wouldn't mind Dirk at forward and Shaq at center. I would still like those Mavericks.
As for the Lakers, if they're going to lose Bryant, I think they shouldn't bother with a top-flight coach this year, because it's just looking like a lost cause. No Malone, Shaq, Kobe, Phil, Fisher, possibly no Fox. That leaves them with Luke Walton, Devean George, and Luke Walton. Write this year off. Promote an assistant for the year, and pick up Pat Riley for 2006.