Blake told Portland radio station 95.5 FM on Friday that he has a four-year deal with the two-time defending champions, who might lose starting point guard Derek Fisher in free agency.
The veteran point guard could replace the 35-year-old Fisher, who won his fifth title with the Lakers last month but is an unrestricted free agent. Fisher said he would like to return to the Lakers, but could be looking for a bigger deal than the team could offer.Blake split last season between the Blazers and the Clippers. A career 39-percent three-point shooter, Blake would seem to fit the Lakers’ needs well. With Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol handling scoring duties, the Lakers have needed a point guard who can shoot, make few mistakes and give effort on defense. Fisher has been 
an ace in all three categories in all 11 seasons he has spent in L.A., but at age 35 is losing what little quickness he had.
Blake,30, is far less tested in postseason play, having appeared in only 15 career playoff games. Fisher has appeared in 199 playoff games over his career, 183 of those coming with the Lakers.f Los Angeles hopes to contend with a possible superteam in the East, they will have to shore up their own issues in free agency.
The following 10 players, all free agents, would help give the Lakers the ability to win a third consecutive title. None of these players would change L.A.’s starting lineup from a season ago, but each would have an opportunity to be a significant role players for the world champions.
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