Lamar Odom dealt to Dallas

Los Angeles Lakers forward Lamar Odom, so hurt by that are included in three team trade for Chris Paul, who was rejected by the NBA last week, finally was treated on Sunday, the Dallas Mavericks for $ 8.9 million trade exception, but also as a protected first round pick.

Lakers also threw in a 2012 second-round draft pick in the deal, which came two days after trading Odom asked, according to Lakers team source.

"Right now, for me, after Odom, Dirk Nowitzki, Shawn Marion, we have the best forward trio in the league at this time. And that's exciting," Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle said. "Lamar Odom is a person we have great respect as a person and as an all-around player in this league, we believe that it goes so many different sizes to add to our -., long playing, noting experience, championship experience."

Odom will help the recovery of the Mavs "out Tyson Chandler to New York Knicks.

"Excited," said Nowitzki, he describes his first emotion when hearing the deal. "I mean, really Lamar Odom trade exception - and I do not even know what it is. - So we turned nothing into a major player always a fan of his game because he has always been a great player on all sides. He is very smooth, very fun to watch, so I think he will fit in great. He can play multiple positions, it can keep a few items, it is long, so I think he will fit well. "

Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak Odom praised for his time in Los Angeles

"Lamar is a great player for us in his seven years with the Lakers and is crucial to help us win two championships," said Kupchak. "He's always done with class and professionalism and we wish him success in the rest of his career."

Whether the Lakers trade exception use Dallas in the trade later, at least for the Lakers think that could trade disgruntled player to move while saving nearly $ 18 million salary and luxury tax penalties, said a source. Another team source said the concern Odom would not be as important role this season under new coach Mike Brown as he was in Jackson when he was summoned to the triangle to activate the offense when he ground the second module .

Without these additional responsibilities, Odom is a very expensive substitute for holding a list.

Odom, 32, an average of 14.4 points, 8.7 rebounds and 3.0 assists per game last season while shooting a career 53 percent from the field. He contributed to two championship-winning teams and was named the league's Sixth Man of the Year last season. He has spent 11 of his 12 seasons in the NBA in Los Angeles (seven with the Lakers, Clippers four).

Calls to Odom and Schwartz made by ESPNLosAngeles.com not immediately returned.

Odom is a Laker teammates said they are not satisfied with the transaction.

"To be honest, I enjoy it," said Bryant. "It's hard to lose Lamar. Pau (Gasol) is still here and we are all grateful. It's hard when you have been through so many battles with players to see just go somewhere else. It's difficult."

Bryant and Derek Fisher led a chorus of confused anger of the Lakers, who have no idea what their plans front office just two weeks before the season opener. Los Angeles is believed to be working on a deal for Orlando center Dwight Howard, but the trade exception acquired from Dallas, only a small part of any deal.

"As a basketball player, but are confused about what its focus should be," said Fischer. "I am very frustrated and disappointed for (Odom and Gasol). If you select will be Lamar Laker for life."

Bryant said he hates seeing Odom left Los Angeles: "Especially for them we had to go back and get them back to difficult ... I think the lack Who did we get here I do not think. ..? Mark Cuban is protesting this trade . "

Odom said he was hurt by that are included in the sunken trading Paul to New Orleans. Los Angeles, Houston and New Orleans agreed to a deal Thursday that would Odom and Lakers forward Pau Gasol sent to the New Orleans Hornets guard for Paul. Gasol will then be sent to Houston for Luis Scola, Kevin Martin, Goran Dragic and 2012 first round pick.

NBA Commissioner David Stern nixed trade shortly thereafter and said he got in the best interest of the Hornets, currently controlled by the league to protect it while shopping for a new owner of the franchise.

As a result of the canceled transaction beaten by Odom of the Lakers first day of training camp on Friday. He noted, however, go to the practical possibility of face to face meeting with general manager Mitch Kupchak, in which he speaks his desire to be traded, depending on the source to have. Kupchak asked Odom to reconsider its position and said the 12-year veteran is considering its decision.

"You do not want to put no, I do not want," Odom to the Los Angeles Times on Thursday.

Odom refrained from practicing again on Saturday, instead of using practice time to undergo annual physical team. In an interview with Lakers management on Saturday, Odom agent, Jeff Schwartz, Odom confirmed their desire to be traded, the source said.

While Odom chose to stay away from the team, while trade is still in motion, Gasol continues to practice with the team during this time. Gasol was present at the team media day Sunday, and even filmed a TV promo for the Lakers' Christmas Day game against Chicago. He looked at the camera and said: "We are back" while wearing his Lakers jersey № 16.

Gasol practiced with the team Sunday after media day festivities.

"I do not think this person is not," said Gasol. "This is a business move, I think. The franchise is trying to do everything possible for the best interest of the franchise and the team. ... I'll just have to be professional. My desire is to stay here. I as part of this team this franchise, this city, the fans, everybody. It was during the last few days of uncertainty and insecurity. And perhaps it is not over.

"I'm just going to be as professional as I can do my job and just do what I like and play basketball and play with a team I love to play."

Chicago Bulls Free Agency: Could Reggie Williams Be the Answer at SG?

With Caron Butler is currently not officially informed that the hunt for shooting Chicago Bulls guard, beginning, attention seems to have found the number of different players, including Vince Carter and Jason Richardson.

A player who receives a portion of Bulls attention, but very little media attention is the Reggio Williams.

Williams, a restricted free agent guard / forward from the Golden State Warriors would be interested in the Orlando Magic, Charlotte Bobcats, Denver Nuggets, San Antonio Spurs and Chicago Bulls.

The prospect of Williams on the Chicago Bulls, but not a blockbuster free agent to sign the Bulls fans may be looking for, is always very interesting for several reasons.

Initially, his youth assets is interesting that Williams will open the 2011-12 season, only 25 years old. Compare this with the other goals bulls hearing Jason Richardson (30), Vince Carter (34), Josh Howard (31), Arron Afflalo and even (26).

The idea that Williams room to grow as a player, this is something that should be an active team Bulls, now in the championship window is four to five years.

Offensively, Williams averaged 15.2 points per game in his rookie season, playing in 24 games of the Warriors in 2009-10.

In the past year, and its points fall to 9.2 points per game, a native of Virginia, was more effective offensive, raising three percentage points from 35 percent to 42 percent brilliant.

Williams, like most men, but not stellar defensive numbers, but a change of scenery from the Golden State Warriors' The old system of open range in a tough defensive team, headed by Tom Thibodeau can change things for Williams.

At 66, "Williams size and speed to keep two small forwards and shooting guards, so the liability at the end of protection, of course, can make its assets.

Williams is also struggling to get to the foul line, shooting only 1.3 free throws per game last year, the number of which will be increased, if it came to the Bulls.

This is something that should be developed for a long time that Williams has the length and agility to fly to the basket and finish strong.

Williams is at a crossroads in his career of the soldiers, swingman and rookie first-round Clay Thompson waiting in the wings.

As a restricted free agent, the Warriors can match any offer letter sent to Williams, but there is little reason to do so.

It is not beyond the realm of possibility that the Bulls could get Williams to 3 million, which could be important for the young Williams.

Jason Richardson should be number 1 target for the Chicago Bulls' shooting guard search. However, Williams, as a plan B or C, of ​​course, intriguing possibility.

Detroit Pistons set to part ways with Richard Hamilton

General Manager Joe Dumars said Wednesday night the team had reached a "verbal agreement" and the buyout will happen in the future. 33-year-old Hamilton spent the last nine seasons with the Pistons, leading them to the 2004 NBA title.

"We had a verbal agreement," said Dumars. "When the official, so I can get more details about why buyout instead of amnesty."

League's new amnesty clause allows the team to drop a player without pay shall count against the salary cap and luxury tax, but it seems that the Pistons will use it during cutting, Hamilton.

Hamilton was about to fall into last season with coach John Kuesten and sits on the bench most of the seven-week stretch. Both factors seem to be better at the end of the season, but Hamilton, on average only 14.1 points in 2010-11.

"It's hard to look like a boy to go," said center Ben Wallace, another member in 2004. Pistons. "I have won many battles with him, had a lot of fun with him. ... You hate to see him not being here, but I'm pretty sure the UP, he would return, he will land on his feet . "

Later Friday evening, a message popped up in Hamilton Twitter account: "Thank U to all my fans of Detroit. Love is all U. U is always a special place in my heart: Yessssssirrrrr"

Kuesten was dismissed after last season and replaced by Lawrence Frank, while the Pistons have a new owner: Tom Gores has acquired the team late last season.

Detroit now has to figure out how to reshape the roster and cut ties with Hamilton is an important step. Hamilton was one of several players who missed a shoot-around before a game in Philadelphia last season in one of the defining moments of the season. The coaching staff used only six players in a loss that night, but with those who were full shoot-around.

Now Hamilton will have a fresh start, and the Pistons will not have to keep him in the last two seasons of his contract. Tracy McGrady has also signed with the Atlanta Hawks.

Detroit is not moving all links to the past, though. The pistons again signed Tayshaun Prince.

"We feel he is the kind of guy who will take the lead in the right circumstances," said Dumars. "You can not just get rid of all ... You always have the right to have a veteran."

Prince was still a solid player for Detroit last season, starting 78 games.

"It was a commitment, and Tayshaun organization is that despite some problems that have arisen over the last two years that he still wanted a stamp," says Frank. "We felt that Tayshaun is still very high-level performer in the small forward position, and plus, it can now take a more global level, and some of our boys."

Detroit also signed the bill must be signed before Jonas Jerebko from Brandon Knight and Vernon Macklin and signed Jake Voskuhl, Kareem Rush Walker Russell Jr., and Brian Hamilton is a list of training camp.

It is less clear whether it will come back with Pistons guard Rodney Stuckey. The restricted free agent.

"He made his first speeches," said Dumars, who noted that Stuckey agent resume negotiations late Friday night.

Wallace returned after contemplating retirement late last season.

"I do not want to leave the game very late, I do not want to be too long," said 37-year-old Wallace said. "If it works out, it works: If not, I can live knowing that I gave it my best effort."