Lakers are trying to give out 2 year deals to stay flexible when Kobe's contract is up. Any player who has leverage isn't going to take a 2 year deal when they can get a 4-5 year deal.
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I'll add Ariza isn't a foundation of the franchise difference maker he's the final piece to the puzzle for a team that's looking to shore up some gaps not a building block...
It's why he's on his 7th different team in his 11th year