[han.]

the lakers front office is incapable of trading kobe and getting players of equal value. we've all seen it in the past.
just the thought of them looking towards the bulls and knicks makes me sick to my stomach.

[aznboy78]

I'm open to a trade if Kobe really wants out but there aren't many options especially if the Lakers look outside the conference.

Also the Lakers will only consider trading Kobe if they get a legitimate superstar in return. Don't think the Cavs will trade LeBrick and Wade is out too since that would mean Kobe reuniting with Shaq. Yikes.

For some reason I keep hearing Chicago and New York but those teams have nothing to offer. What swap Steve Francis for Kobe?

Chicago has a lot of young talent to offer. The Knicks have a lot of overpaid guards and forwards.

[passenger]

lebick james! mouahahaha
Spuuuuuuurs yeah

[lakers]

honestly think bryant is just pullin this stunt to let the management know he is serious. Who would want to leave LA for some other non marketable city (miami and new york excluded).

[knockblock]

This years playoffs was boring with the exception of the Mavs and Warriors series and a couple others. Was glad the finals were over with.

Now I am excited about my team having the number 1 pick in the draft coming up. Oden or Durant. I'm thinking hard about this.

[joonage]

Now I am excited about my team having the number 1 pick in the draft coming up. Oden or Durant. I'm thinking hard about this.

haha ... I'm excited about my team having the number 2 ... Either way, it's a win-win for both teams.

I hope the Sonics stays in Seattle man. If they do, the I-5 Oden vs. Durant rivalry will be one of the best.

[gary]

the lakers front office is incapable of trading kobe and getting players of equal value. we've all seen it in the past.
just the thought of them looking towards the bulls and knicks makes me sick to my stomach.

but that's true for any superstar, there's no way anybody is going to overpay for a superstar that's demanding a trade. the lakers are probably getting lowballed by every team right now

Chicago has a lot of young talent to offer. The Knicks have a lot of overpaid guards and forwards.

if there's any team that can offer the lakers a couple superstars in return, its gonna be the bulls, you're right. gordon and deng aren't franchise players, but at least they're stars in he making, maybe even perennial all stars

[GO!zilla]

if i was lakers, id look to trade with either portland or seattle, even if it means facing kobe more per year.

[Krn_Track_Star]

well remember there are alot of ways you can trade a player. for example you dont need to trade 1 for 1. you can trade 3 for 1 even 4 for 1. 2 players and a draft pick or 3 player stright etc. i mean yeah i agree with people here. if kobe isnt happy why keep him. itz been proven in the past that people who are not happy with a team cause more drama and more trouble. for example look at iverson this year. he wuz not happy with the 76ers. did he help them more no he cause more drama didnt even get to play for like a month before traded to the nuggets. another example is vince carter when he played for the raptors he wasnt happy when he couldnt win and cause more drama and got traded to the nets. i think itz going to be the same as kobe if kobe isnt happy then i am for sure he is not going to help the team. also even though i hate the lakers you cant blame the organzation for this problem because they were talking to the pacers about getting jermanie oneal but soon as kobe said i still want to be traded they stopped talks with the pacers. so you can blame them.

but on another note i really hope the mavs get garnett. =). man i want the offseason to start.

[epark1281]

ok, firstly, i have a problem with Kobe coming to chicago, as a bulls fan. Do you think that skiles and kobe can coexist? I don't think so. But it is a tempting idea to have a core of kobe, deng, and hindrick. Thomas will be good once he get's some polish, and ben wallace. But at the same time, ben gordon is just starting to warm up. I hear the real trade possibility is to get kobe and bynum for wallace and gordon.
But frankly, i like my bulls the way they are right now.

[han.]

ok, firstly, i have a problem with Kobe coming to chicago, as a bulls fan. Do you think that skiles and kobe can coexist? I don't think so. But it is a tempting idea to have a core of kobe, deng, and hindrick. Thomas will be good once he get's some polish, and ben wallace. But at the same time, ben gordon is just starting to warm up. I hear the real trade possibility is to get kobe and bynum for wallace and gordon.
But frankly, i like my bulls the way they are right now.

ROFL
kobe and bynum for wallace and gordon? i don't know where you're getting your resources, but there's no way that's a 'real' trade possibility. unless mitch cupcake is really that stupid.

[DOVAHKIIN]

Well he was pretty stupid with what he got for Shaq...

[epark1281]

ROFL
kobe and bynum for wallace and gordon? i don't know where you're getting your resources, but there's no way that's a 'real' trade possibility. unless mitch cupcake is really that stupid.

correction, wallace, gordon, and deng.
That's in terms of the money (size of the contract)
But mitch is no RC Beauford.

[han.]

correction, wallace, gordon, and deng.
That's in terms of the money (size of the contract)
But mitch is no RC Beauford.

still not worth it.
only because i don't see the lakers as being contenders after this trade.

Well he was pretty stupid with what he got for Shaq...

indeed he was. then he took the better third of what he got for shaq and turned it into kwame brown.
maybe mitch is trying to win the award for douchebag gm of the century.

if there's any team that can offer the lakers a couple superstars in return, its gonna be the bulls, you're right. gordon and deng aren't franchise players, but at least they're stars in he making, maybe even perennial all stars

people in this forum give ben gordon way too much credit. put this guy in joe johnson's situation in the hawks, he wouldn't be able to do anything.
luol deng deserves all the credit he's been getting.

[SereneKrn]

So it appears this summer is going to be huge for rumors/deals.
Kobe, Gasol, J. O'Neal and now KG.
Who lands where?

[Atron]

there are rumors about shawn mariman from the suns might be delt around also.



but I think if you Traded Thomas,gordan Nocoini and 1st round draft pick in 07 for Kobe that might intense the lakers.

[gary]

indeed he was. then he took the better third of what he got for shaq and turned it into kwame brown.
maybe mitch is trying to win the award for douchebag gm of the century.

no way. isiah thomas has taken that post long long time ago. and then billy king and billy knight are running a tight race for 2nd. but mitch is definetley making a run for the top 5.

[plusone]

So it appears this summer is going to be huge for rumors/deals.
Kobe, Gasol, J. O'Neal and now KG.
Who lands where?

my guess is no one goes anywhere :/

[DOVAHKIIN]

Nah, Gasol should be dealt soon at the craptacular state the Grizzlies are in.

[MSZ Roku]

All i gotta say is ...Go Wariors!