Mavericks, F Lamar Odom agree to part ways

Lamar Odom's days with the Dallas Mavericks have come to an end.

The two sides agreed to mutually part ways - although Odom will be listed as inactive, rather than being released, ESPN.com reported on Monday morning.

"The Mavericks and I have mutually agreed that it's in the best interest of both parties for me to step away from the team," Odom said in a statement. "I'm sorry that things didn't work out better for both of us, but I wish the Mavs' organization, my teammates and Dallas fans nothing but continued success in the defense of their championship."

Dallas hosts Sacramento Tuesday night. The Mavericks, who are 28-29 ATS on the year, are currently listed at +2,800 to win back-to-back NBA Championships.

In February, Yahoo! Sports reported that Odom asked the team for a buyout but was denied by owner Mark Cuban.

Acquired in a trade with the Los Angeles Lakers during offseason, Odom has been a bust in Big D. The team even considered Odom for a demotion to the NBA Development League.

The reigning NBA Sixth Man of the Year has averaged just 6.6 points after putting up 14.4 with the Lakers last season.

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Posted by MTFN50
1 year ago

His personal issues are the family he married into They have control over his mind and money.A Kardashian in Dallas are you kidding ,watch what teams we hear he wants to go to ,,NY, MIAMI ,or back in Cali ....He was good until thr rath of Kardashian. diffrent player totally now.
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Posted by jflydaddy
1 year ago

This is very sad to see , i think Odom is a very good player and can add alot too the mavs , hopefully he decides too comeback, heard he was having alot of personal issues, i pray for him.
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