The Lakers gained some roster flexibility in Tuesday's two for one trade, which saw Trevor Ariza join the organization in place of Brian Cook and Mo Evans, who both head to Orlando.

According to the L.A. Times, immediate speculation had the Lakers filling the extra roster spot with unsigned free agent Chris Webber, although a Lakers' official quickly downplayed such a scenario unless another post player went down for an extended period of time. (Kwame Brown is out indefinitely because of a sprained left knee.)

Webber, 34, averaged 11.2 points and 7.2 rebounds in 61 games last season for Philadelphia and Detroit.