DJ Mbenga's 2 year deal

Good info from Eric Pincus at Hoopsworld regarding the contract of DJ Mbenga.  Turns out it's a two-year deal, with the first being guaranteed.

"... He'll make $880,658 this season, fully guaranteed.  He's also under contract for next season, although his $959,111 is either partially or non-guaranteed.

At a little over $880, Mbenga is getting more than the league minimum, which means the Lakers lose out on a league payment that goes to teams for players signed with the veteran's minimum (a sliding scale based on the number of years).  The team used their Non-Bird Exception to retain Mbenga, leaving the Lakers with their unused Mid-Level and Bi-Annual Exceptions.

With both Sun Yue and Mbenga locked in for the year -- and with forward Josh Powell guaranteed $200,000 of his deal -- the Lakers have 14 players who are all but set in stone for opening night..."

That leaves one open roster spot, should the Lakers decide to...read full article