mattlanta Posted July 25, 2008 Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 http://basketball.realgm.com/src_wiretap_a...play_in_europe/ Quote: Sasha Vujacic may leave the Lakers for Europe in the next few days if he doesn't receive an offer that he feels is fair, the L.A. Times is reporting. Since Josh Childress turned his back on the Atlanta Hawks to accept an offer in Greece, it seems that more and more players are exploring the Europe option, where they can get more money. The Rockets' Carl Landry recently threatened the Europe route as well. Vujacic is seeking a multiyear deal from the Lakers averaging about $5 million a year. As a restricted free agent, the Lakers have the right to match any offer sheet that Vujacic signs with another team. Teams were hesitant to make Vujacic an offer because they anticipate the Lakers would match it, the source said. The Lakers, according to GM Mitch Kupchak, do want Vujacic back in a Laker uniform next season. "We are very aware of the global market as it has changed over the years. It was our desire to bring Sasha and Ronny back. It continues to be our desire to bring Sasha back," Kupchak said Thursday after hearing of Vujacic's ultimatum. "However, with the ever-changing marketplace that Europe has become, a player, in order to cover his bases, can negotiate with his NBA team and, at the same time, have a plan that allows him to have the possibility of going overseas." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txsting Posted July 25, 2008 Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 Who would pay Vujacic a 5/25 contract? Would you want the Hawks to do it? I think that I'd be tempted, but it's pretty rich. I wouldn't strike that deal before checking for cheaper options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris18 Posted July 25, 2008 Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 Sasha is trying to get a huge payday off of one good year and I probably wouldn't pay him that much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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