OT: Sounds like the new terms of the new CBA will start taking affect next season....

[THE HCP]

Especially for LA!!!!

The Los Angeles Lakers could spent nearly $200 million on player payroll and associated luxury taxes during the 13-14 season.

The Lakers already have $79.6 million committed to eight players for the 13-14 season. Assuming they re-sign Howard next summer to a maximum contract that calls for him to make $20.5 million in the first year, they will then exceed a payroll of over $100 million.

The Lakers still have their amnesty provision, should they decide to use it next offseason.

"Whenever I've talked to [Buss] about a budget, it's always kind of, 'Well, Mitch, we have a budget, but tell me who you're thinking about and I'll tell you if I want him,'" Mitch Kupchak said. "So yes, the budget and tax threshold is something we're going to pay attention to, but he's always understood the value and allure of a superstar and a team that wins."

Via Ben Bolch/Los Angeles Times


Read more: http://basketball.realgm.com/wireta...y_$200M_On_Payroll_Tax_In_13_14#ixzz26lZOmckl

 

[Rastapopoulos]

Re: OT: Sounds like the new terms of the new CBA will start taking affect next season

Which is why the Thunder look very unlikely to keep James Harden.

Betcha he goes to the Mavs.