Khloe and Lamar TV show over, Lamar wants to play basketball

[KL78192020]

He can probably be had for the vet minimum....looks like LA is the only place he can play.

[addygrace]

The article actually says, The new season of Khloe and Lamar is on hold until they can get the scheduling worked out. It did say he would live in LA permenantly, though.

[bruddahmanmatt]

We'd have to wait till December to get him back but I'll take him! If I was a fan of any other team though I wouldn't risk it lol..

is it december? i know the rule says "one year" but is that going from exact dates, or simply end of the season? i was under the impression he could sign july 1st

The rule is "one year from the date of the trade or July 1st after the final year of a player's contract, whichever is earlier". Even though Dallas will almost certainly cut Lamar and only pay him the guaranteed portion of his salary next season ($2.4m of $8.2m IIRC), he'll still technically be getting paid on the same contract under which he was traded by LA which means "July 1st after the final year of his contract" ends up being July 1st 2013 meaning one year from the date of the trade comes first.

[minifang]

Resign Odom (vet min?), trade the TPE before it expires for Beasley, and sign West (or Nash for the pipedream).

[LApwnd]

Resign Odom (vet min?), trade the TPE before it expires for Beasley, and sign West (or Nash for the pipedream).

I think West will be enough if Sessions is still here but I do think Blake has to go 1st before another PG is brought on board.

[Waynelu90]

I don't think Odom is willing to go back to the Clippers. He'd have a better time adjusting and getting into the swing of things if he came back to the Lakers. He knows the guys and how they play especially the big 3 so I'm 80% sure Mitch and Odom work out a deal where he has a no trade clause or something of that nature so he doesn't have a mental break down.

Not even Paul Pierce has one man...

[EArl]

Resign Odom (vet min?), trade the TPE before it expires for Beasley, and sign West (or Nash for the pipedream).

I think West will be enough if Sessions is still here but I do think Blake has to go 1st before another PG is brought on board.

That would be a good team
C-Bynum-Hill
F-Gasol- ODOM
SF-Beasley- Metta/Barnes/Ebanks (probably have to get rid of one)
SG-Kobe Glock/West
Pg-Sessions Glock/West (try to go for deron?)

[milesfides]

You have to think about what Odom would be motivated by.

1. Money
2. Being respected and wanted
3. Role on a contending team

1. Money
Odom just came off a catastrophic season. His value is the lowest of his career. Will he get more than the minimum from some teams? Of course, without a doubt. Is he worth much more than that? Of course. Will any team offer him what he's truly worth, ignoring this season? No. I highly doubt any team would offer Odom 5-8 million for 3-4 years, after what happened with the Mavs. Way too much risk. So what makes sense for Odom is to sign a short term contract to quickly raise his earning potential.

2. Respect
Odom didn't leave the Lakers with good feelings. Odom demanded to be traded after the Chris Paul trade didn't go through. He still might have been on the Lakers if he were able to be more professional (see Pau Gasol). Would he go back to the Lakers now and eat crumbs from their table? Remember, it was out of hurt pride that Odom demanded off the Lakers in the first place. Very hard to imagine, considering how much pride these guys have.

3. Being on a contender
Odom can pick many teams beyond the Lakers. Odom was reported as wanting to stay in LA for the show, but the show has been cancelled (temporarily or permanently, who knows?). Almost ANY contender would be willing to sign Odom for a low-risk, one-year date. Well, except the Mavs. And maybe the Lakers.

Remember, the Lakers traded Odom to shore up PG and clear salary. And possibly because they felt he was distracted by the show and his recent personal struggles. Moreover, it's no secret the Lakers want to move in the direction of getting younger as a team and cutting salary. Everybody is focusing on Odom. But one question that isn't being asked is, how does Jim Buss feel about Odom coming back? How does Mitch? These guys make the decisions. And let me tell you, cutting Odom for a trade exception and a low draft pick is not getting value for your dollar. They didn't hold out for a good deal; they wanted Odom out the door.

Why are the Heat any different? Financially, they don't have much of an advantage over the Lakers.

But it's all about using next year to rehabilitate his image, to have low expectations but great potential, to rapidly raise earning potential.

And be respected.

The Heat did trade Odom, but not because they wanted him off the team. They traded him for Shaq. Pat Riley loves Lamar. Also Odom credits Pat Riley as a father figure who fixed his life both on and off the floor (remember Odom was previously perceived as a pothead screw-up on the Clippers). And of course, Wade and Odom are pretty close. Lebron is a very easy teammate to play for. And perhaps he would even start - something that he most definitely will not on the Lakers.

I don't know how you can't favor the Heat for winning the championship if they get Odom. And when Odom is there, standing shoulder-to-shoulder with Wade, Lebron, and Chris Bosh, kissing the trophy, it would feel like Odom has come full circle (back in Miami with Riley and Wade) as well as moving on with his life (past the hurt with the Lakers). He'll be loved. Respected. And after that, paid.

Don't get me wrong. If I were the Lakers, I would get Odom back, for 2 million or 8 million. I think he's very valuable for the Lakers on the court and in the locker room. But I just don't believe that either the Lakers or Odom will do it.

The Heat make too much sense as an alternative.

[Sofa King]

You have to think about what Odom would be motivated by.

1. Money
2. Being respected and wanted
3. Role on a contending team

1. Money
Odom just came off a catastrophic season. His value is the lowest of his career. Will he get more than the minimum from some teams? Of course, without a doubt. Is he worth much more than that? Of course. Will any team offer him what he's truly worth, ignoring this season? No. I highly doubt any team would offer Odom 5-8 million for 3-4 years, after what happened with the Mavs. Way too much risk. So what makes sense for Odom is to sign a short term contract to quickly raise his earning potential.

2. Respect
Odom didn't leave the Lakers with good feelings. Odom demanded to be traded after the Chris Paul trade didn't go through. He still might have been on the Lakers if he were able to be more professional (see Pau Gasol). Would he go back to the Lakers now and eat crumbs from their table? Remember, it was out of hurt pride that Odom demanded off the Lakers in the first place. Very hard to imagine, considering how much pride these guys have.

3. Being on a contender
Odom can pick many teams beyond the Lakers. Odom was reported as wanting to stay in LA for the show, but the show has been cancelled (temporarily or permanently, who knows?). Almost ANY contender would be willing to sign Odom for a low-risk, one-year date. Well, except the Mavs. And maybe the Lakers.

Remember, the Lakers traded Odom to shore up PG and clear salary. And possibly because they felt he was distracted by the show and his recent personal struggles. Moreover, it's no secret the Lakers want to move in the direction of getting younger as a team and cutting salary. Everybody is focusing on Odom. But one question that isn't being asked is, how does Jim Buss feel about Odom coming back? How does Mitch? These guys make the decisions. And let me tell you, cutting Odom for a trade exception and a low draft pick is not getting value for your dollar. They didn't hold out for a good deal; they wanted Odom out the door.

Why are the Heat any different? Financially, they don't have much of an advantage over the Lakers.

But it's all about using next year to rehabilitate his image, to have low expectations but great potential, to rapidly raise earning potential.

And be respected.

The Heat did trade Odom, but not because they wanted him off the team. They traded him for Shaq. Pat Riley loves Lamar. Also Odom credits Pat Riley as a father figure who fixed his life both on and off the floor (remember Odom was previously perceived as a pothead screw-up on the Clippers). And of course, Wade and Odom are pretty close. Lebron is a very easy teammate to play for. And perhaps he would even start - something that he most definitely will not on the Lakers.

I don't know how you can't favor the Heat for winning the championship if they get Odom. And when Odom is there, standing shoulder-to-shoulder with Wade, Lebron, and Chris Bosh, kissing the trophy, it would feel like Odom has come full circle (back in Miami with Riley and Wade) as well as moving on with his life (past the hurt with the Lakers). He'll be loved. Respected. And after that, paid.

Don't get me wrong. If I were the Lakers, I would get Odom back, for 2 million or 8 million. I think he's very valuable for the Lakers on the court and in the locker room. But I just don't believe that either the Lakers or Odom will do it.

The Heat make too much sense as an alternative.

Where the hell have you been? Good to see you again. Miss this stuff. I didn't read it all completely yet, but good to see you haven't changed.

-Dieselboy

[tugs]

I can see why miles is a favorite.

regarding Odom, what milesfides said. would rather get Beasley than Odom tbh, but that's a different story.

[Mr 24 eight]

How much value would LO really bring? Do you get 2012 LO or 2011 LO?

With Pau's ability to play 4 & 5 we will continue to use a three man rotation at those spots. If Jordan Hill can continue to play at a high level, rebound and play defense, we would be better served to forget about Odom and use that $$ elsewhere.

[TommyTheCat]

You have to think about what Odom would be motivated by.

1. Money
2. Being respected and wanted
3. Role on a contending team

1. Money
Odom just came off a catastrophic season. His value is the lowest of his career. Will he get more than the minimum from some teams? Of course, without a doubt. Is he worth much more than that? Of course. Will any team offer him what he's truly worth, ignoring this season? No. I highly doubt any team would offer Odom 5-8 million for 3-4 years, after what happened with the Mavs. Way too much risk. So what makes sense for Odom is to sign a short term contract to quickly raise his earning potential.

2. Respect
Odom didn't leave the Lakers with good feelings. Odom demanded to be traded after the Chris Paul trade didn't go through. He still might have been on the Lakers if he were able to be more professional (see Pau Gasol). Would he go back to the Lakers now and eat crumbs from their table? Remember, it was out of hurt pride that Odom demanded off the Lakers in the first place. Very hard to imagine, considering how much pride these guys have.

3. Being on a contender
Odom can pick many teams beyond the Lakers. Odom was reported as wanting to stay in LA for the show, but the show has been cancelled (temporarily or permanently, who knows?). Almost ANY contender would be willing to sign Odom for a low-risk, one-year date. Well, except the Mavs. And maybe the Lakers.

Remember, the Lakers traded Odom to shore up PG and clear salary. And possibly because they felt he was distracted by the show and his recent personal struggles. Moreover, it's no secret the Lakers want to move in the direction of getting younger as a team and cutting salary. Everybody is focusing on Odom. But one question that isn't being asked is, how does Jim Buss feel about Odom coming back? How does Mitch? These guys make the decisions. And let me tell you, cutting Odom for a trade exception and a low draft pick is not getting value for your dollar. They didn't hold out for a good deal; they wanted Odom out the door.

Why are the Heat any different? Financially, they don't have much of an advantage over the Lakers.

But it's all about using next year to rehabilitate his image, to have low expectations but great potential, to rapidly raise earning potential.

And be respected.

The Heat did trade Odom, but not because they wanted him off the team. They traded him for Shaq. Pat Riley loves Lamar. Also Odom credits Pat Riley as a father figure who fixed his life both on and off the floor (remember Odom was previously perceived as a pothead screw-up on the Clippers). And of course, Wade and Odom are pretty close. Lebron is a very easy teammate to play for. And perhaps he would even start - something that he most definitely will not on the Lakers.

I don't know how you can't favor the Heat for winning the championship if they get Odom. And when Odom is there, standing shoulder-to-shoulder with Wade, Lebron, and Chris Bosh, kissing the trophy, it would feel like Odom has come full circle (back in Miami with Riley and Wade) as well as moving on with his life (past the hurt with the Lakers). He'll be loved. Respected. And after that, paid.

Don't get me wrong. If I were the Lakers, I would get Odom back, for 2 million or 8 million. I think he's very valuable for the Lakers on the court and in the locker room. But I just don't believe that either the Lakers or Odom will do it.

The Heat make too much sense as an alternative.

miles, great to see you posting again. i hope all is going well for you.

re/ the post................i think both the lakers and odom could play nice again if a cheap short term deal could be agreed on. i think his bruised pride will be a minor thing if he's offered a spot back in his comfort zone.
i agree that miami could be a good alternative though.

[milesfides]

Also, I wouldn't rule out Brooklyn, if the Nets trade for D-Ho. Depending on how they work their offseason moves, they might be able to offer Odom a midlevel, multi-year contract, which might be more attractive to Odom than Miami (or, perhaps the Lakers).

Odom is from Queens, so it would be a type of homecoming for him to be back in New York. If the money is good and he'll contend with Deron and D-Ho, why not?

The Nets are re-inventing themselves, which is something Odom might want to do as well.

[Puffthemagic]

miles,i think odom wants to say in LA because of the show and his wife and family

[eckoner]

Good to see you back in the house Miles!