Theo Ratliff, 37, agreed to a one-year deal for the veterans' minimum of $1.35 million, according to a league source. He will replace Josh Powell who is said to be signing with the Atlanta Hawks and DJ Mbenga will surely be left unsigned perhaps his spot will be taken by Derrick Caracter. He will bolster our frontline with Bynum, Pau, LO and Ron.

Matt Barnes, 30, agreed to a two-year deal worth $3.6M. The deal will pay him $1.7 million next season and give him a player option for $1.9 million in 2011-12. A very good perimeter defender, Barnes can play both 2 and 3 positions which is very helpful because Kobe and Ron can have a good rest. He can play 20-25 minutes per game. 

The Lakers now have 11 players under contract and we are still waiting if Shannon Brown will be re-signing. 

Here's the link for TR: http://www.nba.com/lakers/news/100722_ratliff_sign.html

Here's the link for MB: http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news?slug=ys-lakersbarnes072210