NBA Trade Predictions: 5 Best PG Options for Los Angeles Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers have been in the market for a point guard since the season started. Thirty-eight-year-old Derek Fisher is a leader and constant presence in the locker room, and as decreased as his skills might be, he will likely remain the starter.

Behind him, Steve Blake and Andrew Goudelock have shared the remaining PG minutes to the tune of 3.5 assists combined.

It's no secret that the Lakers want to upgrade the position for a chance at another title run. With Kobe Bryant not getting any younger and Pau Gasol apparently on the trading block, LA could look strikingly different after the March 15th trade deadline.

Here are point guards the Lakers have both expressed interest in, and also other under-the-radar players that might be a good fit in a potential deadline deal.    

Ramon Sessions, Cleveland Cavaliers

Sessions has been a highly-coveted reserve point guard since his first two breakout seasons in Milwaukee from 2007-2009. When Brandon Jennings arrived, he was no longer needed, and he became a player many teams kept their eye on.

After signing an offer sheet with Minnesota two summers ago, he now finds himself backing up rookie star Kyrie Irving off the Cavaliers bench. His production, however, suggests that if he can find a starting role on a good team, that team will reap the benefits of his play.

Averaging 10.3 points, 5.7 assists and 25.3 minutes, Sessions would bring a penetration and fast-break dynamic to the Lakers that make him the front-runner for their pursuit of a point guard.

It's likely the Cavs want a first-round pick and a role player's expiring contract, so Darius Morris or Devin Ebanks and the first-round/Top 20 protected pick from the Lamar Odom trade might be what gets Sessions to LA.

Gilbert Arenas, FA

I am not one of those people who think Gilbert Arenas would be cancerous to the Lakers' title shot. After representatives attended his private workout, talk of his signing with the team has died down.

If I was GM Mitch Kupchak, why not take a chance on Arenas? He's eight years younger than Derek Fisher, played in big games in Washington and is an underrated passer looking for his shot at a championship.

Aside from that, he can play both guard positions and give Kobe Bryant some much needed rest after playing 38 minutes a game on his aging legs.

For those who think he would be a black hole in LA, think again. Kobe would never allow Arenas to take shots away from himself, Pau Gasol or Andrew Bynum. As a fourth option on a team with two All-Star-caliber seven-footers and the NBA's active career scoring leader, Arenas would fit right in.

He'll likely be the last resort for the Lakers, but if he does find himself wearing purple and gold after the All-Star break, he could make an impact in Kobe's pursuit of a sixth ring.

Devin Harris, Utah Jazz

Devin Harris has been at the root of some unfair situations after his last two trades. In New Jersey, he took over for future Hall of Famer Jason Kidd after the Mavericks decided his skills didn't mesh with what they needed around Dirk Nowitzki.

Now in Utah, he was the replacement for fan-favorite Deron Williams, who basically got Jerry Sloan fired and skipped town as Harris took the brunt of Utah's expectations.

Those situations aren't an excuse for his 9.0 points and 4.4 assists, both career lows in the past eight seasons. But a change of scenery could be good for Harris, and he would immediately add a dynamic of speed that the Lakers don't have.

The Lakers would likely have to part with one of their reserve guards, either Blake, Morris or Goudelock, and surrender a second-round pick or role player (like Jason Kapono) who could thrive in Utah's offense.

Jose Calderon, Toronto Raptors

With a guy like Andrea Bargnani on the team, it's hard to believe that Jose Calderon is the highest paid player on the Raptors' roster. He's been remarkably consistent during his time in Toronto, and this year is no different as he is averaging 11.2 points and 8.8 assists per contest.

While his style of play doesn't address the speed or defense that the Lakers are looking for in an incoming point guard, the prospect of pairing him with fellow Spaniard Pau Gasol has to intrigue the Lakers.

Any kind of deal for Calderon would not involve the Odom trade exception alone. A third team would have to get involved to alleviate some of the problems that the Lakers would have due to their salary cap problem.

That could drive the Lakers away from negotiations with Toronto, but if it's March 14th and there is still no deal, a desperate LA squad could make a push and reunite Calderon and Gasol for the playoff run.

Luke Ridnour, Minnesota Timberwolves

While any trade with the Timberwolves would likely involve Michael Beasley, who the Lakers apparently have interest in, they could also ask for veteran PG Luke Ridnour in any deal.

Although it's been well documented that Minnesota wants Pau Gasol to pair with Ricky Rubio, a deal with Beasley and Ridnour could work.

While they would have to give up youngster Devin Ebanks and Blake, who is a similar guard to Ridnour, they could add some perimeter penetration and scoring in Beasley. His attitude and ball hogging are apparently not an issue with Kobe's leadership.

Whether a deal for Gasol or Beasley comes to fruition, it seems Minnesota is a viable trade partner with LA. Who they get in return remains to be seen.