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Lakers, Divac Again Postpone Decision

Sep 30, 2005 10:03 PM EST

The Los Angeles Lakers and Vlade Divac agreed for a second time to postpone a decision on the status of the veteran center's contract.

The Lakers have the option of picking up a one-year, $5.4 million contract option or buying him out for $2 million. The decision was due Friday, but the parties put it off until Oct. 21. The original deadline was July 1.

"He's still under contract and he's still on our roster, so obviously there's a chance he might play," Lakers spokesman John Black said. "As was the case earlier this summer, this gives both sides more time to analyze the situation and weigh our options."

Black said Divac would not be with the team when it leaves Monday for 10 days of training camp in Honolulu.

Marc Fleisher, Divac's representative, said his client hasn't decided what he wants to do. Divac has said repeatedly he will retire if he doesn't return to the Lakers.

"He goes from feeling like he wants to play one day to not being sure the next," Fleisher said. "His back sometimes feels good, sometimes it's stiffer than others. That's what makes him swing back and forth."

Via USA Today

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Lakers Won't Bring In Spree

Sep 29, 2005 9:15 AM EST

Although he likes Latrell Sprewell, Phil Jackson all but ruled out acquiring the free-agent guard.

Mitch Kupchak later said it was unlikely the Lakers would add a backcourt player.

Via L.A. Daily News

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Lakers, Wolves Discussing Spree Sign And Trade?

Sep 27, 2005 6:32 AM EST

The agent for Wolves free-agent swingman Latrell Sprewell said the Wolves and the Los Angeles Lakers are discussing a possible sign-and-trade deal.

Sprewell's agent, Bob Gist, said a third or fourth team probably would need to enter the trade discussions to complete a deal that would satisfy all parties.

"Kevin (McHale) and I are optimistic we can work it out," Gist said.

Via St Paul Pioneer Press

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Lakers Sep 2005 Archive

  • Talks Continue Between Spree And The Lakers

    L.A. Daily News | Sep 20, 2005

    The agent for free-agent guard Latrell Sprewell said talks with the Lakers are ongoing.

  • Will Conroy Signs Contract With Lakers

    ESPN | Sep 20, 2005

    Will Conroy, an undrafted guard from Washington, has signed a contract with the Lakers.

  • Divac To Hang 'Em Up

    ESPN | Sep 16, 2005

    Los Angeles Lakers center Vlade Divac plans to retire as a player but will remain with the team as an assistant coach and scout, a Serbian newspaper reported Friday.

  • Report: Looks As If Sprewell Will Join Lakers

    St. Paul Pioneer Press | Sep 11, 2005

    While it could be as valid as speculation that runs on the RealGM Boards, the St. Paul Pioneer Press is reporting that it appears that Los Angeles will be the new home of Latrell Sprewell.

  • Spree Running Out Of Options

    L.A. Daily News | Sep 3, 2005

    San Antonio and Denver were potential Latrell Sprewell suitors, but with their midlevel exceptions used up, only Miami and the Lakers have a logistical slot and the cash to make a deal happen.

  • Kareem Joins Lakers' Staff

    ESPN | Sep 3, 2005

    Former Los Angeles Lakers star Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, a six-time NBA MVP and the leading career scorer in league history, has been hired by the team as a special assistant coach.