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Jerry Buss has followed through with his threat and has removed the $9 million offer that the Lakers put to Lamar Odom after the champion forward did not respond, the L.A. Times is reporting.
Buss grew upset and broke off all negotiations after the offer was reportedly on the table for over a week, and he heard nothing back either way.
"Yes, we have taken the deal off the table," Lakers public relations director John Black said. "Talks have broken down for the time being."
Black was asked if talks could resume in the future.
"That's within the realm of possibility," he said.
Lakers team officials, who were not authorized to speak about the negotiations, said Buss offered Odom a deal for $9 million a season for four years at $36 million, or $10 million a season over three years for a total of $30 million.
Odom and his agent, Jeff Schwartz, were looking for $10 million a year over five seasons.
I rather have Odom over Lee
Odom is only 4 years older than lee, but with all star talent.
Odom always been in systems that never utilize his ability to max potential.
This is the system for him
Duhon 6"2
Gallinari 6"10
Odom 6"10
Hill 6"11
Milicic 7"1
Biggest line up of all time.
Odom can play inside and out...excellent passer/rebounder...would really compliment us a lot.
A passing core of Duhon/Gallinari/Odom would be ideal...especially since Duhon can't have that many responsibilities with his inabilities and Odom will take pressure of the ball.
Odom is a NY dude...we have zero NY dudes on our roster which is lame. Chicago has Derrick Rose. I want someone we can look up to.
Odom is a NBA champion