Cane, J-Rich is a free agent this year. They cant unload his contract, its already gone lol.

He might be a RFA, but no way Orlando matches any offer for him.

We see your point, but Orlando is giving up the best C in the game by miles. The reigning Defensive POY and still under 28 years old. His offensive game is becoming more polished by the day, and we know how efficient he is as a rebounder.

LAL would have had to given up Bynum and Odom plus Ebanks and picks for Howard and Turk. Orlando would almost guaranteed sent Hedo because of his terrible contract as you said, but Orlando isnt dead if they dont trade Hedo as they will likely use the amnesty clause on him.