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OT: LA/Houston
Posted: Thu Jul 9, 2009 10:36 pm
by Fencer reregistered
If they'd been calm about it, LA and Houston might have been able to execute an Artest/Ariza trade, thus preserving cap space.
LA doesn't seem to be serious about spending for the best possible roster.
This could be a good thing.
Re: OT: LA/Houston
Posted: Fri Jul 10, 2009 12:29 am
by Zin5
LA was likely uninterested in making a move past Artest that didn't involve re-signing Odom, so there wasn't a need to preserve the MLE. Even the chance to use it on another small piece isn't worth helping out Houston by giving them that extra flexibility.
Re: OT: LA/Houston
Posted: Fri Jul 10, 2009 12:31 am
by TMU
Ariza had a BYC status.
Re: OT: LA/Houston
Posted: Fri Jul 10, 2009 2:25 am
by aboubata
I keep wondering the same about us and detroit with big baby.
But that tells me DA is positive no one is going to give big baby the full MLE.
Re: OT: LA/Houston
Posted: Fri Jul 10, 2009 3:22 am
by Fencer reregistered
T-Mac United wrote:Ariza had a BYC status.
Oh. That invalidates my whole premise. Thanks!!
Re: OT: LA/Houston
Posted: Fri Jul 10, 2009 6:36 am
by aka_USAPA
Zin5 wrote:LA was likely uninterested in making a move past Artest that didn't involve re-signing Odom, so there wasn't a need to preserve the MLE. Even the chance to use it on another small piece isn't worth helping out Houston by giving them that extra flexibility.
The Lakers will re-sign Odom. No team is offering him more. Besides, he loves L.A.