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Originally posted by Dom'n'Vin'sDad:

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Originally posted by Neil K.:
trying to come to terms with reality.
Neil

Coming from the Latrell Sprewell "trying to feed my family" on $6M a year reality.

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Originally posted by dannyk8232:

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Originally posted by Lakersguy:
Its looking more and more that Lamar Odom will not get a large payday this year. I sure hope the Lakers get him but its still very possible we won't.

Wish we would sign him already...

Heard an interesting interview with Mitch Kupchak yesterday. He basically said there is no way they are giving him $10M a year when no other team is going to offer Odom more that the mid-level, which is about $6M. He did say that they do want him back and are working towards meeting in the middle.

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Originally posted by Neil K.:
As far as I've read, Odom hasn't made any stupid comments about the money being inadequate. [We wouldn't want Sprewell's quote knocked off its pedestal, would we?] To be fair, he is looking at a big pay cut after he accepted an secondary role and was key to the team's winning a title. Yes, the zeros make it beyond our comprehension and sympathy.

Portland has cap room but Odom is not on their list as far as I've read. Dallas would have to do a sign and trade. They are dramatically over the cap.

Thanks for the good wishes ( ) on Artest. It will prove to be very interesting. My biggest concern is his previous habit of bad shots and excessive dribbling. He did run the triangle (Tim Floyd version) with the Bulls during the early part of his career, though. Attitude-wise, I think Artest has been itching to play with Kobe (and Phil and boro-buddy Odom) for years. I expect that he'll be the most loyal of knights. Having him guard 'Melo, Manu, Pierce, Carter, Wade or LeBron in the playoffs will be nice.

Neil

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Originally posted by Neil K.:
As far as I've read, Odom hasn't made any stupid comments about the money being inadequate. [We wouldn't want Sprewell's quote knocked off its pedestal, would we?] To be fair, he is looking at a big pay cut after he accepted an secondary role and was key to the team's winning a title. Yes, the zeros make it beyond our comprehension and sympathy.

Portland has cap room but Odom is not on their list as far as I've read. Dallas would have to do a sign and trade. They are dramatically over the cap.

Thanks for the good wishes ( ) on Artest. It will prove to be very interesting. My biggest concern is his previous habit of bad shots and excessive dribbling. He did run the triangle (Tim Floyd version) with the Bulls during the early part of his career, though. Attitude-wise, I think Artest has been itching to play with Kobe (and Phil and boro-buddy Odom) for years. I expect that he'll be the most loyal of knights. Having him guard 'Melo, Manu, Pierce, Carter, Wade or LeBron in the playoffs will be nice.

Neil

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Originally posted by kumazam:

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Originally posted by Neil K.:
As far as I've read, Odom hasn't made any stupid comments about the money being inadequate. [We wouldn't want Sprewell's quote knocked off its pedestal, would we?] To be fair, he is looking at a big pay cut after he accepted an secondary role and was key to the team's winning a title. Yes, the zeros make it beyond our comprehension and sympathy.

Portland has cap room but Odom is not on their list as far as I've read. Dallas would have to do a sign and trade. They are dramatically over the cap.

Thanks for the good wishes ( ) on Artest. It will prove to be very interesting. My biggest concern is his previous habit of bad shots and excessive dribbling. He did run the triangle (Tim Floyd version) with the Bulls during the early part of his career, though. Attitude-wise, I think Artest has been itching to play with Kobe (and Phil and boro-buddy Odom) for years. I expect that he'll be the most loyal of knights. Having him guard 'Melo, Manu, Pierce, Carter, Wade or LeBron in the playoffs will be nice.

Neil

very true... my concern also is his strong personality... hows he going to handle Kobe screaming at him when he does something wrong? the other players currently on the roster are fairly non-confrontational when it comes to arguing with Kobe (or putting up with his jawing at them when they walk off the court). Artest doesnt exactly come across as the non-confrontational type or someone who would take that on a regular basis

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Originally posted by Lakersguy:
Lamar Odom will sign with the Lakers this week! I hope!

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Originally posted by Lakersguy:
Lamar Odom will sign with the Lakers this week! I hope!