Loss of Odom would Leave only Biannual Exception

There has been no movement in negotiations between the Lakers and free-agent forward Lamar Odom. Odom, who made $14.1 million last season, is asking for $10 million per year in a new contact. Los Angeles doesn't appear willing to grant his request, especially with their payroll increasing. "There's really nothing to report," said a source. If the Lakers don't re-sign Odom, there only spending tool is the biannual exception, an offer of a two-year contract starting at $1.99 million. "I hope so," Kobe Bryant said of Odom returning. "He better be."

--Real GM