If Sessions ever wants to be a starting point guard, however, it probably won’t be in Cleveland. Irving, 19, could be a fixture for years to come.
Sessions has the ability to opt out of his contract at the end of the season. The Lakers, for instance, could trade for him and encourage him to opt out to reduce their luxury tax bill.
Either way, he’ll likely opt out. His contract is worth $4.6 million for 2012-13. He might sacrifice some money next season for the security of a multiyear contract.
Sessions is a luxury the Cavs might not be able to afford right now. They have so many other holes to fill.
The Lakers were close to a smaller deal with Cleveland for backup point guard Ramon Sessions but didn’t want to part with the future first-round pick they acquired from Dallas for Odom.
Not too big a surprise the Lakers are unwilling to give up yet another first round pick. Since the Pau Gasoltrade the Lakers haven’t had much scouting to do as they’re regular first-round outsiders. For the record, I felt Beasley wasn’t worth a first round pick either so no way Sessions could be.
However the message is very clear. The Lakers are looking much further down the road, seemingly unconcerned with the current team.
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