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Thu Oct 30, 2008 12:40 pm EDT

Lakers, Andrew Bynum agree to four-year deal

By J.E. Skeets

The Los Angeles Times' Mike Bresnahan reports that the Lakers and their young center have finally got into bed together: "The Lakers and Andrew Bynum have agreed in principle on a four-year contract extension worth about $58 million, keeping their center of the future in the fold through the 2012-13 season, according to sources familiar with the negotiations who would not speak publicly. Bynum, who will make $2.8 million this season, will earn close to $42 million over the first three years of his contract extension. The fourth year will be a team option for about $16 million." So, $58 million paired with a shorter deal. Good compromise, L.A.. Both sides should be happy with it. Well, as long as Bynum stays away from all low-powered motorized vehicles, of course.

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  1. Envigado
    1. Posted by Envigado Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:24 pm EDT

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    That Monta dig was unnecessary Skeets.
    We only lost by five last night, can't you let me enjoy that for awhile?
  2. dude
    2. Posted by dude Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:02 pm EDT

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    YES!!!!! The future is now!
  3. J.E. Skeets
    3. Posted by J.E. Skeets Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:33 pm EDT

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    Envigado: Yeah, it was either moped or make it rain. I'm a two-trick pony.
  4. Mask Marval
    4. Posted by Mask Marval Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:26 pm EDT

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    Look at me....I'm a pony, I'm a pony "MOOO" I'm a pony.
  5. manio@...
    5. Posted by manio@... Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:05 pm EDT

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    I was at the Laker Game last night....Bynum is good but hasn't become great yet. He still has a lot to prove. He hasn't shown us anything yet. He better not whine or cry this season....he is still technically a big baby.
  6. Jack
    6. Posted by Jack Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:17 pm EDT

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    After 2 games, where are all the celtic fans now? Are you guys biting your nails yet....
  7. Chicky Baby !
    7. Posted by Chicky Baby ! Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:33 pm EDT

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    Yeahhhhhh budddy. More good news in Laker land. Eat this haters.
  8. Numero 13
    8. Posted by Numero 13 Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:11 pm EDT

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    This is the start of a dynasty people.
  9. Ray Allen
    9. Posted by Ray Allen Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:31 pm EDT

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    Bynum is a beast in the paint!! as long as the lakers stay healthy no one will stop them
  10. mark o
    10. Posted by mark o Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:08 pm EDT

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    Buying Bynum
  11. mauipike
    11. Posted by mauipike Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:12 pm EDT

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    Skeets, that was funny!
    I thought they were going to wait and see how he played out an entire season and actually pay for production vs paying for potential. Oh well, I was wrong again. I am happy that they have decided to lock him up as part of the Lakers future. Now he can just go out and play basketball and not worry about how many $1 bills he throws out at a party.
    I sure hope he gets back to the level that he was playing at in January. If that happens, we will be a very good team.
  12. Alexis G
    12. Posted by Alexis G Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:01 pm EDT

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    Good job Lakes....And Bynum you are our face of the future......keep us proud =)
  13. mike
    13. Posted by mike Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:29 pm EDT

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    Bynum hasnt shown us anything? are you krazy...this kid was averaging a double double in the nba at age 20..better yet if you look back he was gettin 20 and 10 on a regular before he got hurt...he's not great but he doesnt have ta be at this point...im glad we got him locked down because the kid is gonna be another in a long line of great Laker Centers
  14. XC
    14. Posted by XC Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:53 pm EDT

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    Hahahah! Wow, talk about overpriced. They should have just waited until the season ended. The Lakers are basing 14 MILLION PER SEASON based on about 30 games. This basically means the Lakers are getting rid of Odom next year. (since they won't have any cap left to resign him) This means the Lakers are risking their future on a gamble for maximum price. If Bynum's numbers last season turn out to be a fluke, or Bynum ends up really just being a 10 to 13pt/8reb per game guy, the Lakers would have THE worst contract in the league, hands down.
  15. Sean E
    15. Posted by Sean E Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:10 pm EDT

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    The lakers are great and the only point of improvement is that they have to be more physical and not have to many scoring lapses.
    monterey ray
  16. KP
    16. Posted by KP Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:49 pm EDT

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    if u think about it bynum is a top 5 center right now nobody can name me 5 centers who are better and hes nowhere near his prime on top of us averaging a 29 point victory through our first 2 games and everyone still hasne completely gelled yet and bynum is being tutored by a hall of fame center hes developed a decent mid-range jump shot because of his injury last year lol anybody trying to hate on LA will be praying for a miracle cause they look overwhelming......
  17. Who Cares
    17. Posted by Who Cares Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:14 pm EDT

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    Everyday is good news in Laker Land, and if it isnt, then you see trades like Kwame Brown for Pau Gasol
    Its too easy to be a Laker fan...thats why they're everywhere
    G-State baby!
  18. Ricky Bobby
    18. Posted by Ricky Bobby Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:07 pm EDT

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    Man screw the lakers they suck no matter what even with that center!!! GO MAVS!!!!!!!!!
  19. Ricky Bobby
    19. Posted by Ricky Bobby Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:07 pm EDT

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    MAVS going all the way this time can u say CHAMPIONS!!!!!!!!
  20. IQUIT
    20. Posted by IQUIT Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:56 pm EDT

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    That's because there's only 5 good centers in the league! Most centers are power forwards maskerading as centers! BYNUM is okay......not in the top 5 yet.....
  21. geno
    21. Posted by geno Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:07 pm EDT

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    man thats two game with the lakers winning it by more than 20 points,there offense is incredible and the defense damm fantastic. Go Lakers
  22. Bing a bong.
    22. Posted by Bing a bong. Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:30 pm EDT

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    Lamar got to go. He has no idea how to play basketball after all these years with the lakers. Instead of improving he is playing like a rookie.
  23. jeff h
    23. Posted by jeff h Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:30 pm EDT

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    Mavs suck, won't make it past the 2nd round. Lakers/Celtics in the championship for years to come.
  24. The Rooz
    24. Posted by The Rooz Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:51 pm EDT

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    Hmm i think Bynum should easily be considered in the top 5 pure centers
    1. Yao
    2. Dwight Howard
    3. Al jefferson
    4. Bynum
  25. Remas83
    25. Posted by Remas83 Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:04 pm EDT

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    "Bynum ends up really just being a 10 to 13pt/8reb per game guy, the Lakers would have THE worst contract in the league, hands down. " Did you not watch the game last night, very first Clippers posession Bynum blocks Kaiman's shot. How many shots were altered or passed back out just by him being there? This team doesn't need him to be "the guy". Lakers already have that with Kobe.

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