Lakers Begin Extension Talks With Kobe

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Los Angeles Lakers executive vice president of basketball operations Jim Buss said Friday that the team has started talks with Bryants representative on a contract extension for the five-time NBA champion and fully expects a new deal to be completed before the star guard can become a free agent on July 1, 2014.

I want to put an end to any speculation that we would allow Kobe to become a free agent, Buss told ESPNLosAngeles.com on Friday night. Thats not going to happen. Kobe is a top priority for us. Hes a Laker legend and always will be. I dont think were done winning championships with him yet.

[Lakers general manager] Mitch Kupchak and [Bryant's agent] Rob Pelinka have been talking, but with him being hurt, it has slowed the process some. I dont know when itll get done, but I have faith in Rob and Mitch to work things out.

http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/10/26/report-lakers-have-begun-contract-extension-talks-with-kobe-bryant/

 

[Pugz]

taking a paycut yet?

 

[bosoxlover12]

taking a paycut yet?

Kobe's version of a paycut: only $22M a year

 

[RipCity32]

No Italy?