Report: Heat talk Odom deal, Riley says

[cobbler]

As I stated in the post right above this, he wouldn't actually pay state income tax on all of the 41 road games. He would be exempt for the 4 games that he plays against the Magic and the 2-3 games he would play against each of the following teams (Spurs, Rockets, Mavs, and Grizzlies). That would mean 12-14 of his road games would be untaxed at the state level as well. Your argument is still valid, because it still would not be a significant savings - but it does help.

No doubt. In the big scheme of things we all act like its no big deal if someone on their level walks away for 500 grand, a mil, 2 mil. I think if we were in their shoes... it might be a little different!

[carrao45]

Is that really true? Wouldn't all his checks be signed and cashed in Florida?

Nah, the games road games he plays involve the income taxes of the states that those games are in

[DrHouse]

Regardless of the tax implications, the Lakers are still offering Lamar more money.

[iggypop123]

thanks to odom everyone is doing some math and learning some taxes

[Kindergarten Cop]

Regardless of the tax implications, the Lakers are still offering Lamar more money.

Are you confident in that? We have seen conflicting reports about the Lakers and their offer(s). The lowest offer that has been reported is 3yr/$27M and the highest is 4yr/$36M. If the lower of the two is correct, a team offering five years at the full MLE is more money than the Lakers were offering (were being the key word, since the word out of the Lakers' camp is that they do not have an offer on the table for Odom any more). The truth is, none of know for sure what the Lakers are offering since neither side has come out and said what has or has not been presented.

[Kindergarten Cop]

thanks to odom everyone is doing some math and learning some taxes

[scottspurs]

The question this brings to you all is, who would you rather play with Wade or Bryant?

[DrHouse]

I'd rather play with Wade because he seems like a cool guy that wouldn't want to slit my throat after every mistake.

But I'd want to win a championship more than anything, and I'd go to the team that best gave me that opportunity.

[DPG21920]

Wade would want to slit your throat every time you spoke.

[iggypop123]

i would like to live in miami bang chicks but having long summers would suck. LA would allow for les. its just a matter of what you want. winning vs lifestyle

[Ryvin1]

So if a player sit out games in CA, NY, or other state with state income tax would they still have to pay it?

[Red Hawk #21]

I'd rather play with Wade because he seems like a cool guy that wouldn't want to slit my throat after every mistake.

But I'd want to win a championship more than anything, and I'd go to the team that best gave me that opportunity.

Even Wade is not that kind. He would definetely slit your throat after you open your mouth to say some of your stupid .

[Mr. Body]

Miami is cheaper to live in than Los Angeles. LA is just a hole in general. Who wants to live in their car?

I think Odom goes where he wants to live and play and takes less money to do it.

[Chillen]

Miami is cheaper to live in than Los Angeles. LA is just a hole in general. Who wants to live in their car?

I think Odom goes where he wants to live and play and takes less money to do it.

Wade is trying to reach out to him, I also read he has a house in Miami still. If the Lakers fail to repeat and he signs for 3 years they could trade his ass. With Miami they want to get better and win it all again, seems like less pressure for the $'s.

[Kindergarten Cop]

I'd rather play with Wade because he seems like a cool guy that wouldn't want to slit my throat after every mistake.

But I'd want to win a championship more than anything, and I'd go to the team that best gave me that opportunity.

i would like to live in miami bang chicks but having long summers would suck. LA would allow for les. its just a matter of what you want. winning vs lifestyle

Two things: Odom may not be as hungry for a ring since he finally got one; and while L.A. would still be the favorites for the le, the Heat are going to be a much improved team (especially if they acquire Boozer to go along with Odom) with a significant shot at a le IMHO.