No, the Lakers do not have a 1st round 2008 draft pick or a 2010 1st round pick. There is a possibility for the team to get a 2008 1st round pick if the rumors reported on HoopsHype has any legs of truth to it.
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The Nuggets want to keep Smith, who, if he doesn't like any offer, could return for the $3.04 million qualifying offer and be unrestricted in 2009. Smith could land an offer sheet around the midlevel exception of $5.5 million, which would further bloat the payroll if Denver matched. A point guard is needed, which could eat up a few more million, with the Nuggets having their midlevel exception and the biannual exception ($1.91 million). The Nuggets have interest in re-signing free agent Anthony Carter, but he also is expected to hear from Charlotte, Cleveland, Golden State and the Clippers, among others. Carter's agent, Bill Duffy, wants a "multiyear" deal. That might be tough for the Nuggets. But not as tough as re-signing free-agent forward Eduardo Najera. The mostly likely scenario is Najera departing and clearing $4.95 million off the books. If the Nuggets keep their No. 20 draft pick, that would cost them about $1.3 million next season. Would Kroenke look into selling the pick for $3 million? Rocky Mountain News
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