Lakers Luxury Tax Bill for 2013-2014 Season

[MJ(Mean John)]

But that alone almost covers their salary, so pretty sure they aren't hurting for money.

Sickass avi!

[KeyNote]

Winning

[RRR3]

Yankees have their own channel.

Sarc are you a mets or yanks fan?

[Burgz V2]

This CBA is killer for big market teams. That has to change in the next CBA. Ridonkulous.

lollz

[amfirst]

They have a massive tv deal with time warner cable worth an estimated $3 billion for 20 years, which comes out to around $150 million each year?

I think it was for 5 years.

[PejaNowitzki]

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Did a quick calculation and I was actually conservative in my estimates:









So my quick calculation, Lakers payroll in 2013-2014 will cost them a total of $185 million. And actually, it will probably be more than that.

Shit, just remembered Jodie Meeks....doesn't matter much.

This CBA is killer for big market teams. That has to change in the next CBA. Ridonkulous.

So basically the Lakers would be paying every other team under the luxury tax a few million dollars.....good stuff.

[amfirst]

So basically the Lakers would be paying every other team under the luxury tax a few million dollars.....good stuff.

Keep in mind this is only for 2 years. Everybody drops off the books besides Howard. Then the Lakers will sign another superstar for the max and add pieces, perhaps bring back some veterans for the minimum.

[Sarcastic]

Sarc are you a mets or yanks fan?

Yankees. Knicks. Giants.

In that order.

[Sarcastic]

So do lakers. Lakers sports network. Yes, it's disgusting.

They don't own the station.

[bagelred]

actually 189 million

Yep. Changed.

And actually, I was being somewhat conservative with my guesses. I think the actualy number might go over $200 million.

[General]

Real Madrid model Make the money back off merchandise sales, sponsorships, and TV deals you gain by having superstars on your team.

[bagelred]

Check this out.

Next summer, if the Lakers simply give Kobe Bryant away to an under the cap team, that would save the Lakers $105 million. His salary + luxury tax.

[swag2011]

Forbes stated that the Lakers new tv deal is worth 5 billion over 20 years. It also said they'll make 200 million per year. Chump Change to a boss like Jim/Jerry Buss lol

[JaggerCommaMick]

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Did a quick calculation and I was actually conservative in my estimates:









So my quick calculation, Lakers payroll in 2013-2014 will cost them a total of $189 million. And actually, it will probably be more than that.

Shit, just remembered Jodie Meeks....doesn't matter much.

This CBA is killer for big market teams. That has to change in the next CBA. Ridonkulous.

Tis very likely one of those players will be gone via amnesty before the 2013-14 season begins, mate. Most probably World Peace. They will also probably give away Jordan Hill now.

The roster wont look like this when its time to tally the bill, I am quite certain.

[GoldNugg21]

Check this out.

Next summer, if the Lakers simply give Kobe Bryant away to an under the cap team, that would save the Lakers $105 million. His salary + luxury tax.

I know this would never happen, but amnesty him. For 120 million?