Trevor Ariza steered clear of the issue about who will be starting at small forward for the Lakers in 2008-2009 after Coach Phil Jackson suggested that Ariza may replace Lamar Odom, the L.A. Times are reporting.

"I haven't had no conversation with Phil about that," Ariza said. "I really don't care. I'm here to play basketball. Whether I start, come off the bench, whatever role I play, that's what I'm going to do. I'm not going to stress over it. L.O. is a great player too."

Via L.A. Times

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