Lamar Odom to make decision "in the next few days"

by David Dwork on Jul 27, 2009 4:25 PM EDT

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Reports are popping up all over the place today that not only is Lamar Odom favoring signing back with the Heat, but that a decision on the matter will be coming "in the next few days", according to a source 'with knowledge of the talks' (told to ESPN). The options for Odom to mull over aren't as attractive as they were a couple weeks ago. The Lakers have since reduced their offer of 3-years $27 million, while the Heat still have a couple different contract options lined up for Odom, all of which are quite reasonable and lucrative.

Another source maintains that Odom's preference remains returning to the Lakers after helping them win a championship in June but cautioned that he is prepared to return to Miami and reunite with Wade and Riley if nothing changes this week.

Another twist to the story was sent out via Twitter, thanks to Dwyane Wade. He has been getting more and more into petitioning to bring Odom home, thanks to his new favorite online communication tool. Last night he sent out a tweet saying:

"I'm in LA to bring odom bac to miami with me lol lol lol. LA fans dnt get mad at me.."

This is pretty cool...that our superstar would go to these lengths to bring Odom to the Heat. Now, its coming out more that Wade and Odom are close, so the question is...would Dwyane be making this same effort for an equally talented player that he wasn't already friends with? Just something to consider...

What makes Wade being in L.A. even more interesting is that Pat Riley is also in the City of Angels this week, but it is unknown if there is any meeting set up between he and Odom. I imagine Riley is ready to pounce on Lamar as soon as he is 'done' with the Lakers. We'll see how Jerry Buss plays it; if he's been lowballing Odom, now is when we'll find out.

In any event, I will keep you posted as soon as I hear anything.

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Nice

Wade County doing his part buddy… Gotta love that commitment

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by Han The Man And The Band on Jul 27, 2009 8:27 PM EDT reply actions

LOL Wade County

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by Patssuck456 on Jul 28, 2009 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions

This is real cause for concern for Lakers

A very well know reporter in LA by the name of Jim Hill has posted the following on the Channels’ website. Keep in mind that this was the first good source to report that Artest was signing with the Lakers:

http://cbs2.com/sports/lamar.odom.lakers.2.1103577.html

I will always root for my beloved Lakers but I have to admit that if he would end up going to the Spurs, Celtics or Cavs this would hurt a lot more. After seeing what Wade and Kobe did in the Olympics I have respect for Wade. But if Shaq was still in Miami the story would be different. Dam! I hope LO returns to the Lakers though….

by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on Jul 27, 2009 11:24 PM EDT reply actions

Now, its coming out more that Wade and Odom are close, so the question is…would Dwyane be making this same effort for an equally talented player that he wasn’t already friends with?

If Wade wasn’t already friends with the FA (Odom in this case), then he would theoretically not have the same pull as he does in this case. Wade probably feels like his efforts could really be fruitful in this situation.

"I’m tired of hearing about money, money, money, money, money. I just want to play the game, drink Pepsi, wear Reebok." ~Shaq

by Max_in_Missouri on Jul 29, 2009 2:40 AM EDT reply actions