So Lamar Odom is going to sign with Miami for less money and more years?

[Mr. Body]

I said this a long time ago.

Lamar Odom is coming back to Miami.

Agree.

[kobyz]

it's not official yet but the word say that Odom is gonna sign with the Lakers - 36 for 4 years

[Culburn369]

I feel you on that one. I watched a guy lose 30 grand online the other night... all because of emotion.

Nothin' worse than a person dieing, or, one losing money. Ugh.

[angelbelow]

I am a little surprised that it has come to this. 4 years 36 million/3 years 30 million are both super fair deals.

[TheMACHINE]

he might as well sign with cleveland now and have a shot at a ring

miami aint going anywhere

youre a dumbass...he wants money...not a shot at the ring... he has his shot here in LA...he is all bout the $$$

[TheMACHINE]

I am a little surprised that it has come to this. 4 years 36 million/3 years 30 million are both super fair deals.

[Obstructed_View]

youre a dumbass...he wants money...not a shot at the ring... he has his shot here in LA...he is all bout the $$$

Obviously so are the Lakers or they'd pay him. He's really great, right? Oh wait, he sucks now that he's got a chance of NOT being a Laker.

[montgod]

it's not official yet but the word say that Odom is gonna sign with the Lakers - 36 for 4 years

Bucher from ESPN says otherwise....and also said that his sources have only stated that the Lakers offered only a 3yr 27 million deal and not the 3 and 4 years deals that have been rumored.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/column...Chatter-090716

I see him going to Miami or Portland.

[cobbler]

Obviously so are the Lakers or they'd pay him. He's really great, right? Oh wait, he sucks now that he's got a chance of NOT being a Laker.

Great? no... Sucks? no...

How about a very talented role player, a goot fit for the team, and worth about what he's being offered.

[Kindergarten Cop]

Ric said this? Odom is a Laker, again.

The quote from Bucher states that there was no offer for 4 years, not that he has agreed to a deal with the Lakers.

[cobbler]

Bucher from ESPN says otherwise....and also said that his sources have only stated that the Lakers offered only a 3yr 27 million deal and not the 3 and 4 years deals that have been rumored.

I see him going to Miami or Portland.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/column...Chatter-090716

Oh that makes it official... Maybe he's going to play with Kobe in Chicago!

[montgod]

Ric said this? Odom is a Laker, again.

The link states that rival teams believe Odom will return as a Laker.

My opinion was that Odom will be on the Heat or Portland.

[DPG21920]

Do you play? I watched a buddy of mine drop 90k in Vegas last year... his entire bank roll. I laughed so ing hard inside. No way would I step in one of those 500/1000 rooms.

I used to quite a bit. Not any more. It got me through school for a little while, but once all that online bs happened I stopped.

I just went to Vegas for the first time like a month ago. Crazy. Lot of fun, but I only gambled about 400. I won $237 on the Lakers! I did a 2 team parlay on the final game: I took the Lakers and the under on a 100.00 bet.

[DPG21920]

I was going to say...The deal made too much sense to turn down from the reports on what he was asking for. Fair deal and smart move by both sides if true.

[elbamba]

Do the Lakers have some of the dumbest free agents or what?

First Trevor leaves to sign with a lotto team for less money. Ok that was understandable, he was trying to play hardball with his agent and the Lakers pulled a fast one on him by getting Ron Ron instead.

Now LO is likely going to jump ship for Miami. NOT for a better offer though, he's getting considerably less money (i.e. MLE) than he would in LA. I just don't get why these athletes are so completely re ed when it comes down to business negotiations.

Someone needs to bring a calculator, pencil, and sheet of paper to LO and spell this out for him.

Perhaps its a kobe problem. Maybe the media makeover isn't as real as people think.

[DenDen]

Obviously so are the Lakers or they'd pay him. He's really great, right? Oh wait, he sucks now that he's got a chance of NOT being a Laker.

That one reason why laker fan are so annoying, same case with artest. With the rocket, la fan label him a overrated defensive chucker. now he's a laker, artest is a defensive beast.

[iggypop123]

yes! ric bucher. your fake updates now ensure a return to the lakers. oh yeah what happened to that amare deal he was reporting???

[montgod]

yes! ric bucher. your fake updates now ensure a return to the lakers. oh yeah what happened to that amare deal he was reporting???

His update actually states that he has heard from rival teams that Odom will return to the Lakers

[iggypop123]

His update actually states that he has heard from rival teams that Odom will return to the Lakers

thats from marc stein

[v2freak]

Let me get this straight.

Lamar is going to move all the way across the country, uproot his family, leave a franchise and fanbase that loves him, give up the chance to defend his championship le, TO GO PLAY FOR ULTIMATELY LESS MONEY?

Is this not the epitome of stupidity?

I know right, it's crazy! All he should care about is money! That's all that ever matters - the scrylla, son.

[Lars]

Well Economically,

a Laker offer of 27 million over 3 years

vs

a Miami offer of 34 million over 5 years, or scaled 20.4 million for 3 years

Odom has made it clear he is more interested in a 5th year of guaranteed money for whatever reason. Right away you need to consider a 10% state tax rate in Cali, that is not present in Miami. Also there is an ~ 15% higher cost of living in LA vs. Miami.

That 27 million after state taxes is now down to 24.3 million...factor in cost of living and now it is 20.7 million.

So to put it in perspective, it makes perfect sense for Odom. He gets roughly equal amounts of money (in spending power), more years which is obviously important to him and gets to be away from Kobe Bryant.

[symple19]

dude STFU. Yes Kobe is selfish with the ball. Yes he tries to due everything. BUT AT TIMES HE CAN!!! KOBE IS A TOP 15 (prob top 10, can't be bothered to really think it out) PLAYER ALL TIME.

Is playing with Kobe the best thing in the league? no. Is it a bad thing? no because he gives you a chance to win every game.

Dude, you can't even spell do!! I never said anything about how good Kobe is, I said it sucks to play with him. He's never won anything without MAJOR help from other superstars(Shaq,Gasol), and the main guy who helped him win couldn't get away from him fast enough(Shaq). Individually Kobe is probably top 5 all-time, but as a complete, all-around player I wouldn't put him nearly that high.

[YellowFever]

Dude, you can't even spell do!! I never said anything about how good Kobe is, I said it sucks to play with him. He's never won anything without MAJOR help from other superstars(Shaq,Gasol), and the main guy who helped him win couldn't get away from him fast enough(Shaq). Individually Kobe is probably top 5 all-time, but as a complete, all-around player I wouldn't put him nearly that high.

So name one player that wins without "major" help.

[angelbelow]

Well Economically,

a Laker offer of 27 million over 3 years

vs

a Miami offer of 34 million over 5 years, or scaled 20.4 million for 3 years

Odom has made it clear he is more interested in a 5th year of guaranteed money for whatever reason. Right away you need to consider a 10% state tax rate in Cali, that is not present in Miami. Also there is an ~ 15% higher cost of living in LA vs. Miami.

That 27 million after state taxes is now down to 24.3 million...factor in cost of living and now it is 20.7 million.

So to put it in perspective, it makes perfect sense for Odom. He gets roughly equal amounts of money (in spending power), more years which is obviously important to him and gets to be away from Kobe Bryant.

Well if you put it that way...

[YellowFever]

Well Economically,

a Laker offer of 27 million over 3 years

vs

a Miami offer of 34 million over 5 years, or scaled 20.4 million for 3 years

Odom has made it clear he is more interested in a 5th year of guaranteed money for whatever reason. Right away you need to consider a 10% state tax rate in Cali, that is not present in Miami. Also there is an ~ 15% higher cost of living in LA vs. Miami.

That 27 million after state taxes is now down to 24.3 million...factor in cost of living and now it is 20.7 million.

So to put it in perspective, it makes perfect sense for Odom. He gets roughly equal amounts of money (in spending power), more years which is obviously important to him and gets to be away from Kobe Bryant.

If that's the case, why isn't he signed with miami yet?