Andrew Bynum Got Paid
Dime Magazine —
The negotiations might have taken longer than expected, but Andrew Bynum is getting paid . He has just officially signed an extension for a reported four years, $58 million . If ...
Thursday Bullets
ESPN.com - TrueHoop —
... guy you want to have getting the ball swung to him in a deliberate half-court set. I bet his shooting percentage in such instances is below 33%. So, instead of telling him to shoot when open, tell him to make something happen he's open and has the ball -- a good pass, a nifty drive, quick furtherance of ball movement, or, if he's feeling it, a jumper. But more often, put him in circumstances that have a higher chance of creating chaos." Andrew Bynum -- re-signed by the Lakers, per the L.A. Times. Michael Grange of the Globe and ...
Report From La-La land: Lakers re-sign Andrew Bynum to absurd contract
perkisabeast.com Blog —
... So, one half-season of productivity equals $58 million over four-years? Are they insane, or just stupid? Actually, don’t worry about answering that. Hollywood hasn’t paid this much for an overhyped potential flop since ...
$58 million gamble: L.A. Lakers paying for Andrew Bynum's potential
HoopsVibe NBA Blog —
... to a contract extension Thursday, removing the possibility the 21-year-old center would become an unrestricted free agent next summer." (ESPN.com) Our Quick Analysis: Even with the dead real estate market, roller coaster stock exchange, and world economy contracting, Los Angeles still found a 4 year, 58 million dollar contract extension in the couch cushions for Andrew Bynum. Yes, the NBA remains great work if you can get it, isolated from the financial realities of the real world. After all, the Lakers are paying for potential or what Bynum should do in future seasons. And ...
More Awards for the Truth
RedsArmy.com - The Voice Of Celtics Fans —
... Week. Paul’s play in the season opening win over the Cavs has been overshadowed by his weepy appearance during the ring/banner ceremony. Not only did the Truth drop 27 pts (10-19FG) on LBJ, but he did so without much help from his co-stars. Anyone else notice KG and Ray were a combined 7-24 from the field for a total of 19 points? So all those haters can keep cracking those cryin’ jokes. Pierce looks like a man on a mission.
In other news, the Lakers are throwing $58 million at Andrew Bynum. Count J.A. ...
Morning Rounds, October 31st
The Sports Complex —
... “How can I celebrate when the nation’s economic output is the weakest it’s been since the third quarter of 2001?” - Cole Hamels, counting down “The Top Ten Things That Went Through Cole Hamels’ Mind after Winning the World Series” last night on Letterman.
Three lines on their world:
The Lakers inked Andrew Bynum The NBA is making plans to hold it’s all star game outdoors And there is quite the SEC showdown ...
All about the Bynumins
Lakers Blog —
... In the minds of most observers, there wasn't much question that a deal would get done, only when and for how much. Thursday, we learned the answer as Andrew Bynum and the Lakers reached an agreement on a contract extension that will keep him in LA for at least three more seasons, likely a fourth if all goes well. The terms: Three years at about $42 million, and a team option for one more at a cool $16 mil, ...
Members of 2005 draft class get contract extensions
NBA Noise —
... Bynum has the potential to be a dominant big in this league, and his contract extension solidifies himself as a major piece of the Lakers' future. If all goes as planned, Bynum could be the main man in the middle for the Lakers for the next decade and join the long list of elite centers that the Lakers have been privileged to have. At only 21 years of age, the sky is the limit for Bynum and the future of this franchise. link ...
Wednesday's Starting Five
What Would Oakley Do? —
... 1. Al Horford & the Hawks of ATL. The second-year center (or power forward) out of the Dominican by way the University of Florida had a monster game as the Hawks topped the Bulls. He had the sort of game worthy of $54 million over four years. Horford scored 27 points, grabbed 17 rebounds (6 of them off the offensive glass), swatted 6 shots, dished 3 assists and committed one act of thievery. THAT is a ballgame. And the Hawks are off to a shock-start at 6-0. Building upon last year's hard-fought, moral victory loss to the Celtics in the playoffs they look like a tough ...
Magic at Lakers: Thoughts on tonight’s game
Viva Ron Mexico —
... I’ve been real hot and cold on Andrew Bynum this year; however, I’ve been leaning a lot more toward “cold” recently. I’ll preface this by saying that I’m glad the Lakers signed him to an extension earlier this year, at a decent price for a 21-year old legitimate center with tons of potential. He has shown some flashes, such as his recent ...
