2quik4u
Posts: 4,388
Jul 1, 2010 10:36pm
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 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
Trueblue23
Posts: 7,463
Jul 1, 2010 10:38pm
Damn.
I hope he accepts it, I really do.
The triangle would be perfect for Miller.
I hope he accepts it, I really do.
The triangle would be perfect for Miller.
Hb31187
Posts: 8,534
Jul 1, 2010 10:40pm
30 mil for mike miller? L M A O
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devil1197
Posts: 6,220
Jul 1, 2010 10:41pm
That's a lot of cash, using their MLE on Mike Miller.
I guess it could work out.
I guess it could work out.
2quik4u
Posts: 4,388
Jul 1, 2010 10:43pm
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
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devil1197
Posts: 6,220
Jul 1, 2010 10:46pm
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.
Trueblue23
Posts: 7,463
Jul 1, 2010 10:47pm
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.
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.
Trueblue23
Posts: 7,463
Jul 1, 2010 10:54pm
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.
They offer Mike Miller 30 million, yet they wanted Phil and Fish to take a paycut.
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devil1197
Posts: 6,220
Jul 1, 2010 10:56pm
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.
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.
Trueblue23
Posts: 7,463
Jul 1, 2010 10:58pm
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.
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.
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devil1197
Posts: 6,220
Jul 1, 2010 10:59pm
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.
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.
Trueblue23
Posts: 7,463
Jul 1, 2010 11:00pm
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.
I would worried that Jerry Buss would get cheap and not do anything to improve the team.
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devil1197
Posts: 6,220
Jul 1, 2010 11:03pm
Now isn't the time to be cheap, but also now isn't the time for knee jerk reactions when offering deals.
Trueblue23
Posts: 7,463
Jul 1, 2010 11:05pm
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.
2quik4u
Posts: 4,388
Jul 1, 2010 11:09pm
im telling you someone is getting moved if he signs. This could be a possible Sign and trade to.
Pick6
Posts: 14,946
Jul 1, 2010 11:35pm
30 mil for mike miller..lol
Emmett Brown
Posts: 478
Jul 1, 2010 11:52pm
is this a joke? mike miller 30 million lol.
hoops23
Posts: 15,696
Jul 2, 2010 12:07am
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.
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.
Trueblue23
Posts: 7,463
Jul 2, 2010 12:18am
Miller trying to get more time to respond to offer
http://twitter.com/goodmanonfox/status/17538164986
http://twitter.com/goodmanonfox/status/17538164986
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
Jul 2, 2010 12:19am
aka trying to figure out where everyone else is going.
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
Jul 2, 2010 12:20am
BTW I would welcome this move to LA. I agree TB, I think he would be a nice addition to the triangle.
hoops23
Posts: 15,696
Jul 2, 2010 12:40am
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...
Then we can offer Miller who has always wanted to play with LeBron
Then we can get a couple S&T's done...
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burt07
Posts: 600
Jul 2, 2010 1:27am
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.
wes_mantooth
Posts: 17,977
Jul 2, 2010 5:46am
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.
Mulva
Posts: 13,650
Jul 2, 2010 8:03am
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.
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.