If I Were KP...

[Erroneous Subterfuge]

I heard an interview in L.A. on espn radio with the Lakers GM, and the local hosts kept asking question about the ongoing talks with Lamar Odom. It went exactly like the KP interview. A lot of talking but nothing new was said, despite the efforts of the hosts. The difference was that the show hosts treated the GM - who was giving time out of his day to talk with them -respect, and didn't say things like, 'You sound down and defeated' and act like assholes. It's called professionalism. It's almost like Canzano wants another public fight with another Blazers GM. The guy is a total loser and should switch careers and join TMZ. That way he can stalk, make fun of, and annoy those more successful than him to his little hearts content.

 

[PapaG]

Correct me if I'm wrong but wouldn't we lose the "cap space" if we resigned LaMarcus and Brandon right now? I thought the point was to use it to either sign a free agent out right or do a sign and trade where we could take more money back. At that point we'd go over the cap when we signed LMA and Roy. Is the cap space we're using based on last year's salary or next year's salary?

No. The actual extension doesn't go into effect until July 7/8, 2010. One more year of rookie cap space for both of them.

 

[STOMP]

Correct me if I'm wrong but wouldn't we lose the "cap space" if we resigned LaMarcus and Brandon right now? I thought the point was to use it to either sign a free agent out right or do a sign and trade where we could take more money back. At that point we'd go over the cap when we signed LMA and Roy. Is the cap space we're using based on last year's salary or next year's salary?

You're wrong, which is a good thing this time. Roy and Aldridge already are under contract for next season and due 3.9 and 5.8M respectively... they are negotiating for extensions starting the season after this next one.

STOMP