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Can a deal for Odom be far off?
lakers.freedomblogging.com - 7/12/2009
Can a deal for Odom be far off?
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How far is far apart? Lamar Odom is believed to be seeking at least a $10 million contract from the Lakers. The Lakers aren’t willing to part with that kind of dough because of salary cap and luxury tax issues. The deal the Lakers were reportedly offering was for around $7 million. But the ...
NBA free agents: The latest chatter on Allen Iverson, Lamar Odom
sports.espn.go.com - 7/14/2009
NBA free agents: The latest chatter on Allen Iverson, Lamar Odom
— sports.espn.go.com — Marc Stein has the latest word on Allen Iverson, Lamar Odom and others.... (more) NBA free agents: The latest chatter on Allen Iverson, ...

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Lakers-Lamar Odom talks produce mood swings - Los Angeles Times
latimes.com - 7/14/2009
Lakers-Lamar Odom talks produce mood swings - Los Angeles Times
— latimes.com — The Times has reported that Odom and his agent, Jeff Schwartz, are seeking $10 million a season.... The Lakers have offered Odom a deal north of $9 million a season for the first three years. Odom and Schwartz are seeking more money and years. "I can't ... (more) Lakers-Lamar Odom talks produce mood swings - Los ...

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insidesocal.com - 7/14/2009
Kupchak: "I'm not as hopeful"
— insidesocal.com — LAS VEGAS -- Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak said tonight he was "not as hopeful" of re-signing... unrestricted free agent Lamar Odom "as I was Friday." Asked why, Kupchak said, "It's just a feeling you get. You have conversations with... (more) Kupchak: "I'm not as hopeful"

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Can a deal for Odom be far off?
The Lakers Nation — O.C. Register: How far is far apart? Lamar Odom is believed to be seeking at least a $10 million contract from the Lakers. The Lakers aren’t willing to part with that kind of dough because of salary cap and luxury tax issues. The deal the Lakers were reportedly offering was for around $7 million. But the sides might not be as far apart as that. Ronnie Lester, assistant GM, told me Saturday he heard the Lakers are now offering “a little north of $8 million.” He also said he expects a deal early next week. ...

Lamar Odom update and some other quick hits
Lakers Blog — The O.C. Register's Janis Carr recently yapped with Lakers Assistant General Manager Ronnie Lester about the team's ongoing talks with ...

Report: Odom, Lakers Getting Close
FanHouse — ... The one remaining piece to the Lakers' puzzle for next season is close to falling into place, according to a report from the OC Register. ...

Report: Odom Deal Imminent
SLAM Online — ... It looks like the Lakers and Lamar are close to an agreement: “Lamar Odom is believed to be seeking at least a $10 million contract from the Lakers…The deal the Lakers were reportedly offering was for around $7 million. But the sides might not be as far apart as that. Ronnie Lester, assistant GM, told me Saturday that he heard the Lakers offer now a ‘little north of $8 million’ and he expected a deal to get done early next week.” ...

Suicide lines: Odom update; Jazz to match Blazer's Millsap offer?
Ball Don't Lie — Each weekday morning, Ball Don't Lie serves up a handful of NBA-related stories to digest with your Vitamin C pills. Janis Carr, OCRegister: "How far is far apart? Lamar Odom is believed to be seeking at least a $10 million contract from the Lakers. The Lakers aren’t willing to part with that kind of dough because of salary cap and luxury tax issues. The deal the Lakers were reportedly offering was for around $7 million. But the sides might not be as far apart as that. Ronnie Lester, assistant GM, told me ...

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Lakers pull offer to Lamar Odom - Los Angeles Times
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Things looking up for Lamar Odom; a deal seems to be “imminent”
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