Lakers Having Trouble with Odom

The Los Angeles Lakers have reached an impass with free-agent Lamar Odom after his agent rejected their latest offer. The Lakers offered the forward a 3-year deal worth more than $9 million each year. However, Odom is looking for a five-year deal worth $10 million each season. GM Mitch Kupchak was interviewed at a Lakers' Summer League game, and said he was feeling less confident that a contract could be reached than he felt on Friday. The Purple and Gold originally offered $7 million, then raised it to $8 million. The LA Times reports Miami, who still hold's their mid-level exception, could become involved.