[::2009 Champion LAKERS OFF-SEASON THREAD Vol. Boring Non-News Days Causing In-Thread Tension::]

[kb8sandiego]

Originally Posted by LiCeNseD To BaLL

My dude KB8 Where the hell have you been lately? Dont tell me your depressed over this Lamar thing

LOL.

Naw, I just been really busy that's all.

I check in here and there. You could say I've been in a cave of some sort.

 

[skip2myloon]

What about getting Leon Powe, he would be a solid pick up, he no LO but he will work his butt off.

 

[grimey]

I've heard Powe isn't going to be healthy until the 2nd half of the season.

 

[streethoopkilla]

if LO leaves LAs chance of repeating is shot....everyone trying to make the FAs seem like reasonable pickups to replace him smh

 

[nimo007]

I have a feeling he's staying... that report by Jim Hill on Odom's phone call to Buss seems legit.


Don't act a fool, lets just get the deal done with.

 

[tupac003]

[h1]What's next for Odom?[/h1]
By Elliott Teaford on July 18, 2009 7:10 AM | Permalink | Comments (0) | ShareThis

We know two teams are bidding for the services of Lamar Odom, the Lakers and the Miami Heat. What we don't know, as of this morning, is which team has the best shot at signing Odom. My guess is that he will spend the weekend deciding whether to take the Lakers' offer of either $30 million over three years or $36 million over four or the Heat's offer of the full mid-level exception ($34 million or so over five years). There's no third option as far as I know. Portland isn't in the picture at present, although the Trail Blazers could jump into the fray after losing out on signing Hedo Turkoglu and Paul Millsap. Dallas apparently isn't in the mix despite Mavericks owner Mark Cuban's expressed interest in Odom. So, it's an either or situation for Odom, who must decide between the Lakers and Heat.

[h2]Odom Could Sign Five-Year Deal With Heat[/h2]
Jul 18, 2009 8:45 AM EST

Lamar Odom could sign a five-year deal with the Heat worth all of the team's mid-level exception, according to sources close to the process.

The deal would be worth $34 million and could include an option for Odom to hit the free agent market again in three year's time.

The Lakers possess Odom's Bird rights, which means that the Heat can't match the $9 million annual salary that Los Angeles offered prior to the team's decision to retract the offer.

The comparable three-year deals, with Odom's option to hit free agency in Miami after three seasons, aren't all that different though.

He would have made $27 million with the Lakers, and would earn $19 million over the first three years of the proposed five-year contract with the Heat.

That $8 million difference, however, isn't as vast as it seems. The absence of state taxes in Florida would represent close to an extra $1 million annually.



From Ric Bucher

Last LAL source said they've moved on from LO. LO source suspects same, hopes otherwise. Me? Can't fathom LAL letting Ariza and LO go.about 17 hours ago from web

 

[eb4president]

^^ damn i never thought about state taxes when dealing with NBA salaries. Not that its a huge deal but just something that never crossed my mind.

 

[23mcpizzle23]

another day no signed contract come the +%%* on!!!

 

[lalakerfan213]

Hope this doesn't drag out any longer...
Im sick of this @@$+ already.

 

[percy.]

Originally Posted by LALAKERFAN213

Hope this doesn't drag out any longer...
Im sick of this @@$+ already.

Co-sign. Been going through the thread for the last couple of days waiting for some confirmation if he's gone or staying. It's gettingtiring waiting for him to make a decision.

 

[freddypee]

Originally Posted by Kal Ripped Ken

has stephon marbury resigned with the celtics? he should come to L.A

:x:x

 

[th0mas cr0wn]

 

[senorroboto2k5]

Earl Watson would be a much better pickup than Mabury, but I don't think the Lakers have space for another pure PG.

 

[kb8sandiego]

Man, I hope LO doesn't go with the Heat.

 

[japanair21]

Just because I can..

http://boards.espn.go.com/boards/mb/mb?sport=nba&id=dal&tid=5065638&lid=3

Disclaimer: No, I don't believe it. No, I don't think Lamar will go to the Mavericks.

 

[23mcpizzle23]

Originally Posted by FreddyPee

Originally Posted by Kal Ripped Ken

has stephon marbury resigned with the celtics? he should come to L.A

:x

this is even worse then the drew gooden idea

 

[kenji714]

Originally Posted by 23MCpizzle23

Originally Posted by FreddyPee

Originally Posted by Kal Ripped Ken

has stephon marbury resigned with the celtics? he should come to L.A

this is even worse then the drew gooden idea

Steph > Sasha

 

[dontsteponmyshoes]

Originally Posted by KenJi714

Originally Posted by 23MCpizzle23

Originally Posted by FreddyPee

Originally Posted by Kal Ripped Ken

has stephon marbury resigned with the celtics? he should come to L.A

this is even worse then the drew gooden idea

Steph > Sasha

 

[kal ripped ken]

how is steph such a bad idea? he aint THAT bad. dude hadn't played pro ball in almost a year.

 

[westcoastsfinest]

Lamar calling dr. buss means he wants to stay?!

 

[MVP]

One minute he's calling Buss, the next minute he's talking to Riles about returning to South Beach...I just wish he'd hurry up and make a decision,cause the way he's handled this has really gotten under my skin.

 

[kb8sandiego]

Originally Posted by KenJi714

Originally Posted by 23MCpizzle23

FreddyPee wrote:

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Kal Ripped Ken wrote:

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has stephon marbury resigned with the celtics? he should come to L.A

this is even worse then the drew gooden idea

Steph > Sasha




You my dude, most definitely have my respect.

I'd take Starbury over Sasha any day.

 

[i nasmatic i]

Except Steph isn't 6'7.

 

[Los Angeles]

Can we stop with the Steph talk.

 

[ryda421]

^^^
seriously.

steph is NOT what we need