Clipper Fans Finally Get the Last Laugh

Are the Lakers out of their minds? Trade Sam Perkins for Benoit Benjamin, a has-been, and Doug Christie, who has a history of knee problems? Has the Laker front office been impressed with the Angels’ recent trades? Assistant General Manager Mitch Kupchak says, “We feel we might have to take a couple of chances . . . “ He must have caught “Whiteyherzogitis.”

ROBERT WEBSTER

Costa Mesa