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Jul 1, 2010 10:36 PM
Lakers Offer Mike Miller $30M, Set Deadline To Accept


Jul 01, 2010 10:29 PM EST
Mike Miller has been offered a five-year, $30M contract by the Lakers, according to a report from Jeff Goodman.

Miller expects to be recruited by LeBron James and Dwyane Wade wherever they end up.

The Lakers have set a deadline of tonight to accept their offer.



Read more: http://realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/67720/20100701/lakers_offer_mike_miller_$30m_set_deadline_to_accept/#ixzz0sUMMkysk
Jul 1, 2010 10:36pm
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Jul 1, 2010 10:38 PM
Damn.

I hope he accepts it, I really do.

The triangle would be perfect for Miller.
Jul 1, 2010 10:38pm
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Jul 1, 2010 10:40 PM
30 mil for mike miller? L M A O
Jul 1, 2010 10:40pm
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Jul 1, 2010 10:41 PM
That's a lot of cash, using their MLE on Mike Miller.

I guess it could work out.
Jul 1, 2010 10:41pm
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Jul 1, 2010 10:43 PM
something tells me that if he accepts, the lakers will be making some trades cause they just drafted e banks and walton will be healthy again
Jul 1, 2010 10:43pm
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Jul 1, 2010 10:46 PM
2quik4u;408468 wrote:something tells me that if he accepts, the lakers will be making some trades cause they just drafted e banks and walton will be healthy again

Sasha out of town?

IMO, I could be wrong but I don't think Miller will accept by tonight's deadline. There is too much movement yet to be made before guys like him, who could actually be important pieces to teams, will make a decision.

Just my thoughts, but it is the Lakers so he may go the quick route.
Jul 1, 2010 10:46pm
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Jul 1, 2010 10:47 PM
Banks won't see anytime this year, he'll be on the Summer League roster and possibly the NBDL.

Walton is.. ehh.. okay. When he's healthy, I love what his passing game brings to our offense.

Depth is what this team needs. I wouldn't be suprised to see some kind of Sasha/Walton trade package for a PG though.
Jul 1, 2010 10:47pm
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Jul 1, 2010 10:54 PM
This is the kind of shit the frustrates me about LA sometimes.

They offer Mike Miller 30 million, yet they wanted Phil and Fish to take a paycut.
Jul 1, 2010 10:54pm
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Jul 1, 2010 10:56 PM
Exactly what I was going to mention.

LAL does't want to be lumped with teams overpaying for guys right now (Amir to TOR, Frye with Suns, Gay with MEM, Darko and wherever etc).

LAL could get a player like Miller without offering him a big, long contract imo.
Jul 1, 2010 10:56pm
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Jul 1, 2010 10:58 PM
I think they're more worried about him being drawn to another team, possibly with one of the big names.

All else fails, you offered and he declined, nothing you can do about that.

From a pure basketball standpoint, LA is the perfect place for Miller.
Jul 1, 2010 10:58pm
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Jul 1, 2010 10:59 PM
But their two time champions with a great core.

Don't give him a deadline, actually recruit him and make some pitches if those certain teams retain or get major FA's.

I don't see Miller picking a team on the 1st day. He is a player that could be a great role guy on a solid team, he'll weigh his options after the dominos fall. But I could be wrong.
Jul 1, 2010 10:59pm
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Jul 1, 2010 11:00 PM
Even if we don't sign Miller, this is def. a positive sign.

I would worried that Jerry Buss would get cheap and not do anything to improve the team.
Jul 1, 2010 11:00pm
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devil1197

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Jul 1, 2010 11:03 PM
Now isn't the time to be cheap, but also now isn't the time for knee jerk reactions when offering deals.
Jul 1, 2010 11:03pm
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Jul 1, 2010 11:05 PM
I would rather use that $30 million to try to aquire Felton. I know he would have to take a sizeable pay cut, but some players only care about winning.
Jul 1, 2010 11:05pm
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Jul 1, 2010 11:09 PM
im telling you someone is getting moved if he signs. This could be a possible Sign and trade to.
Jul 1, 2010 11:09pm
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Jul 1, 2010 11:35 PM
30 mil for mike miller..lol
Jul 1, 2010 11:35pm
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Jul 1, 2010 11:52 PM
is this a joke? mike miller 30 million lol.
Jul 1, 2010 11:52pm
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Jul 2, 2010 12:07 AM
I'd rather give Mike Miller 30 million than give Amir Johnson 34 million.. Or Rudy Gay 80 million (don't get me wrong, I like Rudy, but his game is 2nd tier compared to the real superstars of the league)..

Hell, Darko got 20 mill from Minny.

Milwaukee has dumbfounded me as well, re-signing Slamons (after trading for Maggette) and signed Drew Gooden to a stupid ass deal.
Jul 2, 2010 12:07am
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Jul 2, 2010 12:19 AM
aka trying to figure out where everyone else is going.
Jul 2, 2010 12:19am
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Jul 2, 2010 12:20 AM
BTW I would welcome this move to LA. I agree TB, I think he would be a nice addition to the triangle.
Jul 2, 2010 12:20am
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Jul 2, 2010 12:40 AM
Well, let's hope LeBron does have his decision by July 5th and that decision is with the Cavs..

Then we can offer Miller who has always wanted to play with LeBron :)

Then we can get a couple S&T's done...
Jul 2, 2010 12:40am
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Jul 2, 2010 1:27 AM
Yikes, I don't get it. I agree that Miller would be a good fit in the triangle but his stats have shown the last few years that he's clearly in a downturn of his career. Then again, he's never played for a legitimately good team so who knows. Still, $30 mill is a pretty good coin for someone like Miller. Whatever I guess, they're the champs for a reason.
Jul 2, 2010 1:27am
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Jul 2, 2010 5:46 AM
Mike Miller for 30 mil....smh. These contract offers are retarded, I don't want to hear these owners bitch anymore....shit like this, makes them all look foolish.
Jul 2, 2010 5:46am
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Jul 2, 2010 8:03 AM
5 years is the number I question. $6 mil/year really isn't that bad at all.

He went 11/6/4 last year, shot 50% from the field and 48% from 3. You can say his numbers are down from where they were a few years ago, but that's mostly because his shots are down. He averaged 11 points on 8 shot attempts per game.

He's a terrible defender, but he's still a very good offensive weapon. I just wouldn't shell out 5 years to a 30 year old white guard who was never the greatest athlete to begin with. When he loses a step he'll be pretty much worthless.
Jul 2, 2010 8:03am