If nothing else we need to make nothing into something by trading Cook. He's scheduled to make $3 million but only $1 million is guaranteed. Perfect for a team over the luxury tax and wants to get under it (Philly and GS). Philly gots Mike Scott making $5 million but because they're over the LT it's like paying him $10 million. Trading Cook for Scott saves Philly $8 million by cutting Cook. Philly has four 2nd round picks, they don't have enough roster spots for 5 drafted players.
Lakers trade Cook
Lakers get Scott & #36
We not only get a player that will contribute (unlike Cook) in Scott, but also an asset with a very high 2nd (#36). Danny Green, #28 & #36 looks a lot better now.
"My cow is dead, I don't need your bull"