I think/hope the Lakers are gonna avoid big moves this offseason, sign some good role players like have done, maybe even get a lower lottery pick this draft and make a play for Love/Westbrook/Irving in the future when Kobe's got a year left on his extension. Melo's 30 so it would be a more expensive max than one of those younger guys and I'm not sold on him as a #1 option.
I think the darkhorse could be Dallas who've been gagging to land a big free agent since forever. Dirk will resign for cheap, Monta Ellis is on a good contract, they've got a good coach/ownership/management and they might even have room for another max guy after Melo. Although the wifey could be an issue if Odom is anything to go by....