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Looks like the Lakers aren't as hyped about Bynum as DaRizzle is-
Lakers, Bynum About $7-Mill Off Per Year?
Posted: 10/21/2008 7:16:00 AM
Source: LA Times
General Manager Mitch Kupchak and Bynum's agent, David Lee, met Friday for about an hour at the team's training facility, though the only agreement to come from it was to talk again in the near future.
Lee is seeking a five-year extension for his client worth an estimated $17 million a year, while the Lakers are more comfortable paying Bynum about $10 million a year, possibly with incentives for All-Star appearances and team playoff success.
As per terms of the collective-bargaining agreement, teams can only offer incentives that move an annual salary upward. Bynum could not be penalized financially for missing games because of injuries.
The Lakers like the potential of Bynum and want to sign him for another five years, though they feel the need to protect themselves financially in case Bynum gets injured again.
If the sides don't agree to a deal by Oct. 31, Bynum plays the final year of a contract worth $2.8 million this season and becomes a restricted free agent July 1.
At that time, the Lakers could match any offer he signed with another team, or Bynum could sign a one-year qualifying offer with the Lakers for about $3.8 million and become an unrestricted free agent in July 2010.
In the current negotiations, there is room for flexibility.
Bynum could sign for, say, only three years and own the right to leave if he felt he could successfully test the market down the road.
Along those lines, he could sign the full five-year extension with opt-out clauses a year or two before its completion.
The Lakers declined to comment. Lee could not be reached for comment.
Bynum, who turns 21 next Monday, said he wasn't affected by the ongoing discussions.
"Not really, because if I go out and play the way I'm supposed to, it'll take care of itself," he said.
Lakers, Bynum About $7-Mill Off Per Year?
Posted: 10/21/2008 7:16:00 AM
Source: LA Times
General Manager Mitch Kupchak and Bynum's agent, David Lee, met Friday for about an hour at the team's training facility, though the only agreement to come from it was to talk again in the near future.
Lee is seeking a five-year extension for his client worth an estimated $17 million a year, while the Lakers are more comfortable paying Bynum about $10 million a year, possibly with incentives for All-Star appearances and team playoff success.
As per terms of the collective-bargaining agreement, teams can only offer incentives that move an annual salary upward. Bynum could not be penalized financially for missing games because of injuries.
The Lakers like the potential of Bynum and want to sign him for another five years, though they feel the need to protect themselves financially in case Bynum gets injured again.
If the sides don't agree to a deal by Oct. 31, Bynum plays the final year of a contract worth $2.8 million this season and becomes a restricted free agent July 1.
At that time, the Lakers could match any offer he signed with another team, or Bynum could sign a one-year qualifying offer with the Lakers for about $3.8 million and become an unrestricted free agent in July 2010.
In the current negotiations, there is room for flexibility.
Bynum could sign for, say, only three years and own the right to leave if he felt he could successfully test the market down the road.
Along those lines, he could sign the full five-year extension with opt-out clauses a year or two before its completion.
The Lakers declined to comment. Lee could not be reached for comment.
Bynum, who turns 21 next Monday, said he wasn't affected by the ongoing discussions.
"Not really, because if I go out and play the way I'm supposed to, it'll take care of itself," he said.
you can tell yourself whatever helps you sleep at night.
that was pretty funny. Never happen but funny to think we could do that to them.
