Lamar Odom Thread

[rayray2k8]

What the hell is he waiting for? :lol
Wanna fill us in on what he is planning on doing, Laker fans, or is it a done deal already?

[Trainwreck2100]

He's not going to get what he wants thats for damn sure, he's pretty much out of suitors

[Why So Serious]

who is going to offer him more than the MLE? aside from OKC?

[Kobe™]

He's deciding on whether he wants a multi-year deal for less money or a 1 year deal in hopes of getting a more lucrative one in 2010.

[Muser]

This is potentially the biggest news of the off-season.

[Warlord23]

If Odom is hanging on to the hope that some team will overpay him or at least up the ante and force the Lakers to overpay, it's probably not happening:

- Teams which are contenders (e.g. Cleveland, Boston or SA) where Odom can be a real difference-maker were already over the cap and could have only offered the MLE. That would be fruitless since LA is probably already offering more than that. So they went ahead with other big man options (MLE signings for SA and Boston, large contract for Varejao from Cleveland based on the fact that they own his bird rights)

- Teams which are not top contenders (e.g. Portland or Detroit or Toronto) probably don't see Odom as a difference-maker. He is the best bench PF in the league, but they aren't going to throw 10 million a year at a 3rd or 4th option.

- Teams which suck bad would need Odom to be a go-to guy and he just isn't good enough for that.

Only LA can fork over 8 million per to re-sign him. If he wants 12 million, nobody else is going to pay him that much. LA will sit back and wait for him to exhaust all other options because he wont get a better deal outside

[Spursmania]

What the hell is he waiting for? Nobody is going to pay him more, although I think his worth is much higher than some of these ridiculous contracts we've seen. That's probably his dilemma. He's seeing lesser players get more money, and it probably pisses him off.

[TheMACHINE]

he pretty much wants to get overpayed but cant find someone to do it.

[spurs_fan_in_exile]

Come on Portland! We know that you're just going to fuck yourselves over one way or another, you might as well take the Lakers with you in the process.

[Culburn369]

He is the best bench PF in the league, but they aren't going to throw 10 million a year >>>at a 3rd or 4th option.<<<

That's it. Right there.

Warlord, with the goodsPERIOD

[La Peace]

Warlord took the time to post what I was too lazy to write.

Well done

[ElNono]

Maybe he want to join AI if he goes to the Grizzlies... :lol

[Allanon]

Odom's going to re-sign with the Lakers...only thing in question is when and for how much.

He's trying to get the most he can...there's no rush. Both Odom and the Laker hold some leverage:

1) Odom knows the Lakers have no other PF options other than through trade or a $1 million vet minimum. Both highly unlikely to land a quality PF.

2) Lakers know that there are only 3 teams that can pay big money to Lamar...Lakers/Portland/OKC.

I think it's going to be a stalemate for awhile longer until somebody blinks.

[VivaPopovich]

we need him to take off, phil coming back was bad enough already

[Culburn369]

Maybe Stern asked for a handown from Los Angeles that they delay the announced agreement as long as possible. Once Odum signs its over 'till October. This dunk thing with James and the crowning of Shawn Marion as the greatest thing since sliced bread debases us all.

[DenDen]

I hope next time I come to this board there's a new tread titled "Fuck the Lakers, from Portland"

[Culburn369]

I hope next time I come to this board there's a new tread titled "Fuck the Lakers, from Portland"

I do believe July in Portland is when they all gather round that '77 ring & have a circle jerk. Dr. Jack serves as fulcrum.

[BlackSwordsMan]

waiting for RC to give him a call

[Warlord23]

I do believe July in Portland is when they all gather round that '77 ring & have a circle jerk. Dr. Jack serves as fulcrum.

:lol :tu

[baseline bum]

He's probably waiting to see what happens with Portland and Millsap. If Utah holds onto him and Portland strikes out on the Hinrich deal, Odom's going to start looking good to them.

[angelbelow]

i dont think he wants to goto portland. hes probably just waiting for the lakers to over pay him.

laker fans: do you think odom should suck it up or do you guys think the lakers FO should overpay him? is getting odom back crucial or should the FO look else where?

[KSeal]

He's probably waiting to see what happens with Portland and Millsap. If Utah holds onto him and Portland strikes out on the Hinrich deal, Odom's going to start looking good to them.

David Lee would probably be next in line before Lamar or Andre Miller if he's still out there, Lamar's a bad fit for them. Only reason they should go after Lamar is to weaken the Lakers, he makes no sense to me for them other then that. They need a physical bulldog type of back up 4, which Lamar isn't. Plus they already have like 4 SF's so I just don't see the point of him going there to play the 3, which he kinda sucks at anyways, when you have a ton of dudes that are already there.

[carrao45]

Is there any new news on Lamar?

[Spursmania]

Is there any new news on Lamar?

Looks like he and his agent are pretty quiet right now.
Don't worry, I don't think LA or Odom will make the mistake of not agreeing to something soon.

Of course, for our sake, we hope Portland takes him.:lol

[rayray2k8]

Looks like he and his agent are pretty quiet right now.
Don't worry, I don't think LA or Odom will make the mistake of not agreeing to something soon.

Of course, for our sake, we hope Portland takes him.:lol

Shhh! Don't scare the laker fans. XD

[iggypop123]

Looks like he and his agent are pretty quiet right now.
Don't worry, I don't think LA or Odom will make the mistake of not agreeing to something soon.

Of course, for our sake, we hope Portland takes him.:lol

damn spurs fans are praying we dont resign him. what confidence they have

[ulosturedge]

Like they been saying I don't think we are gonna hear anything for awhile. This dude wants to get paid lol.

[DAF86]

damn spurs fans are praying we dont resign him. what confidence they have

Lol scared Lakers fans.

[Culburn369]

Lol scared Lakers fans.

Lol .4.

[Spursmania]

damn spurs fans are praying we dont resign him. what confidence they have

It's competition for the ring, what do you expect? :lol

[DAF86]

Lol .4.

Never heard of that.

[SouthTexasRancher]

Lamar Odom is waiting for the Spurs R.C. Buford to call so he can get another ring this coming season. He'd like to be a part of Tim Duncan's 5th ring ceremony.

Seriously, the Lakers better quit screwing around and get Odom signed. No excuses come the WC Finals. We want both teams at full strength for a change. And we sure as hell don't want our Village Idiot - House, jumping off the roof of an LA skyscraper when the Spurs move on to face one of the weaker EC teams. Hopefully, Boston so we can once again finish LA's business for you, like we did against the Pistons.

[Danny.Zhu]

damn spurs fans are praying we dont resign him. what confidence they have

Lakers tried to Gooden last year whose only intension is to not let Spurs have him.

[Culburn369]

Lakers tried to Gooden last year whose only intension is to not let Spurs have him.

Thank, Christ, we failed.

[Spurs da champs]

Portland is fucking stupid going after Ariza or Odom they both almost threw down with their players last year. They should get Hinrich.

[phyzik]

No worries in the land of Champions. If Odom bolts, we will simply offer Sasha, Farmar, and Magic's lifetime contract for Bosh, or Amare. Its that simply.

Its that Simply huh? ok... :lol

[ginobili's bald spot]

Lol scared Lakers fans.

And what do Laker fans have to be scared of exactly dumb shit? Odom is resigning. If you knew anything about the salary cap you would understand that. The scared ones are the people going "oh please please take Odom away from the lakers." "Noooo portland not Milsap take Odom:bang" Do you see laker fans saying that about Spurs players? Exactly. So STFU cock breath.

[Buddy Holly]

S&T, Mason, Finley and Bonner for Odom. Get it done RC!

[Culburn369]

...Then you all & Duncan would black ball Odom. Pop would make his life a living Hell by playing him willy & nilly. Then the whole damn bunch of ya's would come out to Los Angeles and Odum would have like a nervous breakdown, a flash back of sorts, where he couldn't hold onto the ball, couldn't make a layup, couldn't make a basket unless the shot touched every f'in square inch of the top of the rim, you know, like he was before the '09 Playoffs.

[KSeal]

please don't resign Odom, please don't resign Odom, we have no chance if you do, please don't, come on Portland get Odom already, OKC, you there, please, we really need you to get Odom, please.

Mcdyess, Duncan, Blair, wow, those are some bad knees, probably the worst front court of knees in NBA history.

Can't wait for next year, the Lakers are going to rape the Spurs so badly, I can't wait. You better start praying Manu breaks his leg again so you Spurfans can have your typical excuses for why the Lakers destroyed you, otherwise it's just going to get ugly.

[Brazil]

Mcdyess, Duncan, Blair, wow, those are some bad knees, probably the worst front court of knees in NBA history.

Can't wait for next year, the Lakers are going to rape the Spurs so badly, I can't wait. You better start praying Manu breaks his leg again so you Spurfans can have your typical excuses for why the Lakers destroyed you, otherwise it's just going to get ugly.

And the winner of the award of the dumbest post ever is:......






KSeal ! Congrat to him and his family

[spurs_fan_in_exile]

As I was pondering the mysteries of the universe, as I am wont to do from time to time, it occurred to me that if Odom re-ups for one year in hopes of then chasing the big contract in 2010 when so many teams will have money to burn it would put him on a collision course with Ron Artest.

If I'm repeating what anyone here has said at some point, please tell me, but it seems that the big story that everyone worries that Artest and Kobe would clash and that Artest would be taking shots away from Kobe and I just don't think that's so. They both bring the sort of intensity that you want to see out of your teammates. And this is still Kobe's team. The ball is going to be in his hands too often for him to not get his shots and feel like The Man whenever he wants to be.

Lamar Odom on the other hand is famous for intermittent effort. That's the exact sort of thing that could set off a high intensity, screw loose player like Ron. And if Ron becomes the ball stopper in the offense it's going to come at the detriment of the stats of a guy who will probably already being going into the season a little unhappy and hoping to earn his big payday.

Might be wishful thinking on my part, but FWIW, I think that's the more likely landmine than "Ron and Kobe hate each other."

[carrao45]

And the winner of the award of the dumbest post ever is:......






KSeal ! Congrat to him and his family

It could have been even more stupid, he could have said the Spurs would win the championship...

[Allanon]

Lakers have reportedly up'ed the ante on Lamar Odom...heard it on the radio.

Deal on the table now is between $8 million and 9 million/year. Up from the previously rumored $7 million.

[IronMexican]

I hear his agent is scrambling for a S&T now.

[iggypop123]

I hear his agent is scrambling for a S&T now.

Lamar Odom is believed to be seeking at least a $10 million contract from the Lakers. The Lakers aren’t willing to part with that kind of dough because of salary cap and luxury tax issues. The deal the Lakers were reportedly offering was for around $7 million.

But the sides might not be as far apart as that. Ronnie Lester, assistant GM, told me Saturday he heard the Lakers are now offering “a little north of $8 million.” He also said he expects a deal early next week.

Stay tuned.

http://lakers.freedomblogging.com/2009/07/11/can-a-deal-for-odom-be-far-off/20501/

[DUNCANownsKOBE2]

I don't think LA would agree to a S&T, unless Portland decides to cock block for no reason he's staying in LA.

[La Peace]

Ronnie Lester LAL asst GM - Lakers offering LO now "a little north of $8 mil" expects a deal early next week

Per twitter, Good news for LA fans.

[DUNCANownsKOBE2]

Btw Allanon those new sigs are hilarious.

[Culburn369]

[[[Per twitter, Good news for LA fans.]]]

...certainly warms my cockles.

[Allanon]

Btw Allanon those new sigs are hilarious.

Thanks man. :toast

Gotta think up some new ones for next season....maybe 83 win Ecstasy :lol

[rayray2k8]

Keep this in front. I shouldn't have to bump this thread.
So Odom should be signing somewhere by this week, right?
If it's the 10 million a yr deal, it's well deserved.

[Spursmania]

Well, I think Odom will wait out to see if Utah matches Portland's offer for Millsap.
If Utah matches, as is being rumored, most believe they would go after Odom. And maybe Odom gets a bigger contract. The guy is 30 and he has a ring. I'm sure money means a lot more to him and his family now than another ring. Just saying...

What do you all think?

[Thompson]

Well, I think Odom will wait out to see if Utah matches Portland's offer for Millsap.
If Utah matches, as is being rumored, most believe they would go after Odom. And maybe Odom gets a bigger contract. The guy is 30 and he has a ring. I'm sure money means a lot more to him and his family now than another ring. Just saying...

What do you all think?

I hope so; I think that might happen. I just hope we find out soon, I hate all the waiting. If you're going to match, do it already. It shouldn't be that difficult of a decision.

[Culburn369]

Well, I think Odom will wait out to see if Utah matches Portland's offer for Millsap.
If Utah matches, as is being rumored, most believe they would go after Odom. And maybe Odom gets a bigger contract. The guy is 30 and he has a ring. I'm sure money means a lot more to him and his family now than another ring. Just saying...

What do you all think?

Answer: uncross your fingers, toes, and eyes and just thank Christ you tanked for Duncan & copped three + that strike one.

Savvy, squirt?

[Spursmania]

Answer: uncross your fingers, toes, and eyes and just thank Christ you tanked for Duncan & copped three + that strike one.

Savvy, squirt?

Just shut the fuck and learn how to convey a real message moron.

[Banzai]

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[Culburn369]

"Just shut the fuck and learn how to convey a real message moron."

I still think yer a lightweight sittin' there in Texas rubbin' the holy shit out of yer plastic Jesus wishin' Odum outta of Los Angeles.

[Spursmania]

"Just shut the fuck and learn how to convey a real message moron."

I still think yer a lightweight sittin' there in Texas rubbin' the holy shit out of yer plastic Jesus wishin' Odum outta of Los Angeles.


:sleep

[Spursmania]

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:lol

[Culburn369]

:sleep

Night-night, angel.