Originally posted on 04/15/2013:

Quote Originally Posted by Ratzz View Post
oh, they won't come out and announce it right away, (it would look awful)
but you can be sure they are going to dump the most expensive player in the league

they have no option about it, the decision was made the instant the news on
the Achilles was confirmed.

Lakers must do this to move forward..
they will remain responsible for his $30M salary.. (no way out of that)
but this move would eliminate luxury taxes associated with that salary..
which have recently become much more severe.

Really the choice they are faced with is: potential for growth or Kobe (the future or the past)
his salary will greatly hinder their growth if they do not act.
You got connections to the Buss family?