Rumor: Odom to re-sign with the Lakers for 4 years/40 millions

[JAM]

my bad on the link

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UGmpM_ddhGs

[Drucci]

Yeah, it seems that the source is totally bogus so excuse me for posting the thread while not checking the source because RealGM is usually reliable.

[Prof. Clutch]

my bad on the link

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UGmpM_ddhGs

Wow!

I'm in awe.  That was really funny and really creative.  I know you didn't create it, but a TP for you for passing it along.  (Of course it does compare Buss to Hitler, but I can take the joke.)

Really well done.

[JSD]

That video had me laughing pretty hard this morning. Kudos in the form of Tommy points for posting it.

[Drucci]

According to the latest rumor, from Yahoo! Sports, Odom could sign a deal with the Heat :

Lamar Odom(notes) is leaning strongly toward accepting the Miami Heat’s contract offer and leaving the Los Angeles Lakers, multiple sources with knowledge of the talks said.

Odom has not reached a final decision, the sources said, but there is growing belief he will ultimately return to the Heat unless the Lakers improve their current offer.

“It’s close, but it’s not done,” said one source.

Lakers officials and Odom’s representatives resumed talking after a weeklong standoff that began when Jerry Buss, the team’s owner, withdrew a four-year, $36 million offer that guaranteed $30 million. Sources close to Odom said that while the two sides have since talked, Buss is now offering less than the Lakers’ previous proposal.

Odom could sign a five-year, $34 million with the Heat or take a four-year contract that would give him the option to become a free agent in three seasons and seek a more lucrative deal. He also would not have to pay state income tax in Florida.

Odom, 30, played for the Heat during the 2003-04 season – the only season in his 10-year career that he didn’t spend in Los Angeles – and has maintained a good relationship with Dwyane Wade(notes).

Odom’s departure would be a huge loss for the Lakers and an unexpected gift for the Western Conference’s other top contenders. He averaged 11.4 points and 8.2 rebounds last season, and played well during the Lakers’ run to the championship despite being bothered by back spasms. The Lakers replaced Trevor Ariza(notes) with Ron Artest(notes) this summer, but Odom’s length and versatility made him a difficult matchup off the bench for opposing teams.

Wojnarowski isn't always reliable but Yahoo has been right with their sources and news these past few weeks so maybe it will come true this time.

[Prof. Clutch]

This is good news.  I hope it happens.  Please Odom go to Miami!

[Neurotic Guy]

I'll believe it when I see Lamar Odom at a press conference seated next to Dwayne Wade with a Heat cap on.

Until then, I am still trying not to get my hopes up.

Buss is a poker player and I think he is calling a bluff here -- and I hope Odom is not bluffing.