<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">The Lakers' negotiations with Karl Malone have gone so well that they are considering the possibility they could sign him and still offer their full mid-level exception to Gary Payton. Sources with knowledge of conversations between Malone and General Manager Mitch Kupchak said Malone expressed a desire to sign with the Lakers as well as an appreciation for their wish for a guard, namely Payton. Malone, it appears, has made the Lakers the perfect offer: his services for as low as the veteran's minimum exception ($1.5 million for the first year), or whatever rate they agree would be necessary to top off their roster with Payton. It is possible the offer is dependent on the mid-level money going to Payton. If not, the Lakers could split the mid-level to improve their depth in the backcourt and sign another front-court player, perhaps Robert Horry, or use the entire mid-level exception for Malone. </div> DAMN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! if that gels..no way any team stops that
I'm not so sure..agents normally say that kind of stuff..then sign with the team anyway..seen it too many times..malone is very likely...but GP to bucks would be more likely bet....but i won't be surprised if payton signs for L.A
like kariya and selanne went to the avalanche in hockey and took huge pay cuts they just want to win a champianship they have enough money.
