Lakers have had no discussions with Pau Gasol about contract extension

Nov 8, 2013; New Orleans, LA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers center Pau Gasol (16) against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first half of a game at New Orleans Arena. The Pelicans defeated the Lakers 96-85. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /

It doesn’t seem like the Los Angeles Lakers have talked with Pau Gasol about hi future with the team, unlike Kobe Bryant, who recently signed a contract extension. Via ESPN LA:

"“We have not had any discussions with Pau,” Los Angeles Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak said Tuesday on a conference call with a small group of reporters. “I’m sure I will and where that leads I’m not sure right now. A lot has to do with different variables. I’m not saying that something won’t be considered and I’m not saying that something will be. I’m just saying that it’s not something that came up and it wouldn’t have come up before (Monday) anyway. There was no reason for anything to take place until we signed Kobe. So, we’ll kind of roll with that and see where it leads.”"

There is speculation that the Lakers will want to negotiate with Gasol before the season’s end, much like they did with Bryant, but as of now there is nothing set in stone.

"“I try not to make that assumption,” Gasol said after shootaround Tuesday in advance of the Lakers game against the Washington Wizards. “If I am, I will. If I’m not . . . I’m just focusing on trying to play as well as I can and finish the season as good as I can so I’m in the best position as possible for next year. That’s just my mindset about it.”"

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