Should the Lakers Trade Pau Gasol?

The Los Angeles Lakers may be coming off of a win, but the locker room isn't the most pleasant area for the purple and gold these days. While the Lakers are trying to rise up the ranks in hopes for home court advantage in the playoffs, rumors are running rampant throughout the media about forward Pau Gasol's status.

For the last month, Gasol's name has been linked to trade scenarios, to the point where team leader Kobe Bryant has publicly voiced his frustration for how much has leaked to the media. He's also not happy with Lakers management's lack of consideration in not confirming or denying whether Gasol is available or not for other teams.

According to ESPN.com, the Lakers held a players-only meeting Tuesday night following their dominant win over the Portland Trail Blazers. Each teammate reportedly made it clear that no matter what rumors are flying around, no matter how you feel about coaches or management, at the end of the day, the players have each other's backs. That still doesn't answer the question of whether Gasol will be traded or not, but it's clear that the Lakers management is looking to revamp the roster for another championship run -- even if Pau Gasol greatly contributed to their last two titles.