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Does not make any sense for the Lakers.
didn't see posted.
While many league executives figured Jermaine O’Neal would be heading to Miami for Shawn Marion any day now, it now seems there is a new front runner in obtaining the services of the big man. The Toronto Sunreports today that the Los Angeles Lakers have contacted the Raptors about offering forward Lamar Odom and his expiring contract for O’Neal.
The Lakers, who had at one time attempted to land O’Neal when he was a member of the Pacers, are obviously not completely sold on the prospects of a Bynum and Gasol front court in the postseason, and this move could help both teams now and later.
If the Heat do not land O’Neal, their plan B seems to be targeted around Kings’ big man Brad Miller or Mavericks forward Josh Howard.
A Howard-for-Shawn Marion swap may get some buzz around the net, but Dallas reportedly is not interested. Meanwhile, Sacramento, who had originally looked to Charlotte for a deal for Miller, may wait a few more weeks to see who comes up with the best package for the veteran center.
Does not make any sense for the Lakers.
Is JO any good anymore? I don't know about this.
Odom is way more valuable than adding a lifeless big in JO
weird. hope they do it.
Quite weird indeed, but apparently for whatever the Lakers seem to like JO
I would love it.
But won't happen.
The Toronto media wants to get rid of JO, so they start a very dumb rumor.
Please do this......the Lakers would screw themselves royally by doing this deal.
DD
This would be one stupid trade.
IM
Lamar Odom is probably THE BIGGEST mismatch for the Spurs. Great rebounder,great length, great moves to the basket....
DO IT LAKERS!!!
This trade doesn't help Toronto and makes the Lakers worse.
Why it doesn't help Toronto ???
PLEASE DO IT!!!! Odom is just starting to play well for them and is getting comfortable, please trade him for Jermaine's brittle knee.
I can't see the Lakers making any move at all. First, it would make sense to see what the other teams do first, then assess if an adjustment to that is needed. In other words, when you have the best hand in poker, don't overplay it.
Edit: Suppose the Lakers trade Odom for J. Oneal. Then the Raptors deal him immediately to the Spurs for Oberto, Vaughn, and a draft pick. Talk about tasting your own ass!
I also heard this rumor...just doesn't seem to make any sense.
Jermaine O' Neal is going to make $23 million next year. Why would anyone want a part of that? That's Kobe/LeBron type money for a guy whose prime seems long gone.
Just my 2 cents, maybe the Lakers have lost their mind
only reason the lakers would do this is if the raptors take luke's contract and also include a small guard like will solomon. oneal is past his prime but he is only 29 and with pau and bynum, he can come off the bench and play only 25 minutes a night so he stays fresh. however with ALL that said, he is still on the books for 23 mil for next year and lakers need that money to resign ariza and extend farmar in the offseason. doubt this happens
This makes about as much sense as Shaq going to the Suns, that would never happen.
i would rather try to get baron davis. he is relatively healthy and clippers look like they are trying to shed his contract.
isn't his contract quite the though?
-Mars
phil wants odom to be more agreesive
if oneal goes to la
their young star center will demand out
are you ing kidding me??
not too outragious. 5 year deal paying him 11 this year and increasing by a mil every 4 years. when hes 34 he will make 14.8 mil when his contract is up.
I'd take Luke's contract over Luke himself, why would anyone want Luke Walton.?
because they would get rid of a 44 million dollar contract (whats left of oneals deal)
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