Caron got 5 years, $46 million from the Wizards.
That same summer (2006), the Lakers gave Radmanovic 5 years, $31 million. This past summer, the Lakers gave Luke Walton 6 years, $30 million and Brian Cook 3 years, $10.5 million. (At least the Lakers got rid of Cook's contract)
Hmmmmmm, Caron Butler for 5 years, $46 million or Radmanovic, Walton, and Cook for $71 million over the next 3-6 years.
My point, keep the ing talent. If he's worth the money, then it's better paying a player that's worth it than throwing stupid money at scrubs.