Semi OT: Kevin Garnett Is Considering Opting Out.

Lakers should go after him if he did.

http://www.twincities.com/mld/twincities/sports/basketball/16772577.htm

K.G. muses about 'opt-outs'
All-star hints he is frustrated with front office
BY RICK ALONZO
Pioneer Press

One of Kevin Garnett's characteristics is that he makes off-the-cuff
comments and flippant remarks. And when the Timberwolves all-star is
unhappy or frustrated, which clearly was the case this week after
back-to-back losses heading into Friday's game, you never know what he
might say.

Garnett wrapped up a two-minute interview after Friday morning's
shootaround by saying, "Thank God for opt-outs."

The term opt-outs was a reference to opt-out clauses in some NBA player
contracts. Garnett has one, and he can exercise it following the 2007-08
season, leaving the final year of his deal worth $24 million on the
table to become a free agent.

Garnett made the comment after a question about whether the passing of
the trade deadline might lift a cloud that had been hanging over the
team.

Garnett said he didn't know, and then he dropped his opt-outs comment on
reporters as a parting shot as he turned and walked away.

A few minutes later, Garnett emerged from the locker room and was asked
if he wanted to clarify his comment about opt-outs.

"I didn't say that," Garnett said over his shoulder as he exited down a
corridor. "I said 'opts.' I said 'outs.' "

Garnett's word games aside, it was interesting nonetheless.

The interview began with Garnett hinting he was disappointed the Wolves'
front office didn't make a trade to improve the team.

"We're trying to get better, right?" Garnett said. "It is what it is."


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