First: a moment of sorrowful silence for the active playing career of Steve Nash, the 2005 and 2006 NBA MVP, and a first-ballot lock for the Basketball Hall of Fame.
Second: I'll be shocked (SHOCKED! I tell you!) if Steve Nash announces his retirement at any time during the upcoming regular season. His passive playing career will continue till the very end of his contract with the Lakers in Spring 2015. He ain't giving ANY money back. Neither would I, in that position.
Meanwhile, the Lakers will get no major cap relief due to Nash still collecting his checks this season. Lakers should just tank this season to get a higher pick in next year's draft lottery.