Los Angeles Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak has addressed the notion that the team could amnesty Kobe Bryant after he tore his Achilles tendon against the Golden State Warriors on Friday night. He's said that it's not an option.
As the Lakers look in four directions at once, still trying to make their way into the playoffs while simultaneously addressing a very serious situation for their franchise, Kupchak and the Lakers haven't even talked about the thought that amnestying Kobe would be an option.
Lakers GM Mitch Kupchak: Using the amnesty provision to waive Kobe Bryant in July was not even something being discussed.
— Mike Bresnahan (@Mike_Bresnahan) April 13, 2013
This is obviously something that would have to be addressed sooner or later, especially given the massive contract that the Lakers have to pay Kobe over the course of next season.
Bill Simmons brought it up while pointing out that it would save the Lakers a ton of money after taking their luxury tax into account, and the idea has just kind of run off the tracks from there.
1. Waited until AM for this tweet out of respect - but ...
Read Full Article at Bleacher Report - NBA
Article written by Jesse Dorsey
Lakers GM Mitch Kupchak: Amnestying Kobe Bryant Not an Option for LA
April 13th, 2013 by Jesse Dorsey Leave a reply »
Advertisement