Kobe Bryant Fuming, Demanding Trade From Lakers
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chone low-rated comment [show] -1Pierce and Telfair for Kobe.-
TheHype Woah... I thought Telfair was exiled into basketball purgatory by now?-
RedBaron Not anymore--the Celtics cut him. :)
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Atma Brother #1 Send Kobe to the worst team in the league to play for a managment that admitted they tanked?
Celtics' fans = Delusional
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Jordan Delusional is being kind. Kobe has the treasured 'no trade' claus in his contract, therefore there's no way he'd allow the Lakers to exile him like that.
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Erin I have whiplash from the number of times this story has gone back and forth in the last week. -
Redsauce I agree. Kobe denies...Kobe demands, but denies he demanded...Kobe causes Buss to go drunk driving...apparently Kobe doesn't need Shaq to cause drama. -
RedsArmy Ugh.... Kobe on the Celtics?? No F'ing way!
I know... I know... he's so great and blah, blah, blah. All I know is that he helped blow up a team that won him 3 rings... and now he's bitching that they haven't won him another one in the past few years.
Boo friggin hoo Kobe. I'm still hoping you get traded to Memphis and you spend the rest of your career in the Draft Lottery.
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mwaller first of all I understand his frustration, how can the lakers expect him to continue to carry this team and they fall apart in the playoffs? he's not superman and I don't think anyone else thinks that either. The lakers told him they would get players around him that will make the team better, didn't happen, what is he supposed to do? I don't want to see him leave but i understand why he wants out. Imagine your boss told you he was going to get you som help and didn't then kept saying we will do this and that to help you get further and still did nothing. I know I would tell them too that I want out. I don't blame Kobe for Shaq leaving, because Shaq hasn't played a full season in over 6yrs. People don't get so pushed out of shape. this man just want's to play and win or at least feel like everyone is on the say page. GIVE HIM A BRAKE!!!!!!!!
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Kobe: “I want to be traded, I know who the insider is and there is no turning back.”
Published 5/30/2007 by LD2k at The Lakers Nation
... ESPN has written a news story on this.
Kobe : I Want Out
Published 5/30/2007 by GC at Can't Stop The Bleeding
... and professing his desire to retire a Laker, Kobe Bryant has reversed course in sensational fashion, opening up this afternoon on New York’s ESPN 1050.
Kobe Asks to Be Traded
Published 5/30/2007 by Marcel Mutoni at SLAM Online
... Kobe Bryant, in an interview with Stephen A. Smith, has asked to be traded from the Los Angeles Lakers.
Kobe Bryant Says He'd Like to be Traded
Published 5/30/2007 at ESPN.com - True Hoop - Blog
... From ESPN News Services:
The Downward Spiral
Published 5/30/2007 by Kurt at Forum Blue And Gold
... In case you missed it — Kobe just asked to be traded.
Links: Kobe Says “Trade Me”
Published 5/30/2007 by Lang Whitaker at SLAM Online
... Kobe came out today and told Stephen A. Smith that he wants to be traded…
Poor Kobe
Published 5/30/2007 by Brian at Depressed Fan
... Well, it seems as though the Lakers and Kobe Bryant may be parting ways. Bryant told Stephen A. Smith that he wants out of L.A. He’s also finally answering allegations that he forced Shaq out of town. Basically, Kobe is blaming Jerry Bus, who thought Shaq was too old to warrant an $80M deal, and decided to trade him while he could get good value for him.
Kobe Bryant Demands Trade
Published 5/30/2007 by Marcel Mutoni at FanHouse
... This morning, Kobe Bryant dropped the biggest bombshell of the season by asking to be traded from the Los Angeles Lakers. In an interview on Stephen A. Smith's radio show, Kobe said that he wants out of LA and there's nothing the Lakers can do to change his mind. "I would like to be traded, yeah," Bryant said on 1050 ESPN Radio in New York. "Tough as it is to come to that conclusion there's no other alternative, you know?" Bryant, interviewed by Stephen A. Smith, was asked if there was anything the Lakers could do to change his mind? "No," Bryant said. "I just want them to do the right thing." Yesterday, we told you about Kobe
Kobe wants to be traded - hopefully not to the Suns
Published 5/30/2007 by Dan <info@brightsideofthesun.com> at Bright Side Of The Sun: Front Page Posts
... According to ESPN, Kobe Bryant wants to be traded. And you know what I say? You made your bed, now lie in it (or is it lay?). He's the one who signed the contract with the Lakers. And no matter what he says, he had to have had a hand in trading Shaq. Look who the Lakers got for him. Are you telling me that the Lakers did that on their own accord? The Lakers are saying Kobe wanted them to trade Shaq. Kobe is saying the Lakers did it on their own. I think it's a little bit of both.
BOOM!
Published 5/30/2007 by Wes Cox <info@mavsmoneyball.com> at Mavs Moneyball: Front Page Posts
... Kobe wants out of LA.
Lakers Falling Apart
Published 5/30/2007 by Orel at Sons of Steve Garvey
... Bryant asks for trade, says Buss masterminded trading O'Neal (ESPN.com)
Kobe Bryant Makes It Absolutely Clear
Published 5/30/2007 by Memphis Bengal at Sports Frog
... Trade me.
Kobe
Published 5/30/2007 by Swo at Real and Fake Sports Musings
... Kobe has demanded a trade. Various offers are popping up all over the internet. What about the Bucks? I am not certain that Kobe would be willing to come to Milwaukee, but if he were, he could be the king.
Kobe Demands To Be Traded From Lakers
Published 5/30/2007 by HM at Hoops and Other Pop Culture
... http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=2886927
Kobe wants to be traded - hopefully not to the Suns
Published 5/30/2007 at AZ Sports Hub - Arizona's Destination for Sports - Blogs - Podcasts - Forums
... According to ESPN, Kobe Bryant wants to be traded. And you know what I say? You made your bed, now lie in it (or is it lay?). He’s the one who signed the contract with the Lakers. And no matter what he says, he had to have had a hand in trading Shaq. Look who the Lakers got for him. Are you telling me that the Lakers did that on their own accord? The Lakers are saying Kobe wanted them to trade Shaq. Kobe is saying the Lakers did it on their own. I think it’s a little bit of both.
How Must David Stern Feel Right Now?
Published 5/30/2007 by Signal to Noise at Signal to Noise
... But back to the topic at hand — from the Lottery being televised, and now to Kobe’s demand for a trade, which is now a demand rather than pussyfooting around the idea — this story has grown out of control so quickly that it’s really tough to track where it’s going. I have a hard time thinking about where this could go.
You too could be a Kobe fan
Published 5/30/2007 by Casey Holdahl at Blazers Blog - OregonLive.com
... So the big news is that Kobe Bryant, scourge of Blazer fans the world over, would like to be traded . In my opinion, Kobe is the best player in the game. When he's on, he is truely unstoppable. And even when he's off, he's still most likley the best player on the court. All of this, of course, is up for debate. And it's debate that this post is going to focus on. Since most of you in the forum are already talking about it anyway, I thought I'd open it up here in the blog to get your opinions on a few topics. Here goes: -- Would you want Kobe Bryant to suit up for the Blazers? -- What would you give up for Kobe? Roy? Aldridge? Randolph? The No. 1 pick? You can go ahead and use the
Afternoon Run 5.30.2007
Published 5/30/2007 by Dime Magazine at NBA Rumors - Trades - Free Agents - Basketball Olympics - Dime Magazine
... In case you ve been under a rock all day, Kobe Bryant announced his desire to be traded from the Lakers on the Stephen A. Smith radio show. ESPN.com We ve been wondering the best way to seal an open bag of chips forever .no, seriously. Complete with Chips theme music. -
Kobegate 2007: Lies, lies, and more lies
Published 5/30/2007 by Basketbawful at Basketbawful
... Kobe Bryant has officially asked the Lakers to trade him.
Kobe Asks for Trade
Published 5/30/2007 by otis29 <info@sactownroyalty.com> at Sactown Royalty: Front Page Posts
... http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=2886927
Kobe Wants Out Of LA
Published 5/30/2007 by Stop Mike Lupica at Stop Mike Lupica
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Kobe Bryant officially came out today and demanded a trade from the Lakers. This is obviously big, big news. We'll discuss where we think he'll end up (if anywhere) in a bit, but first the background.
-PLEASE, MAKE IT STOP-
Published 5/31/2007 by R at SPORTS UNFILTERED
... , and a gym etiquette post (forthcoming)--but then this happened, and my sports world got flipped on it's ear and had it's face ground into the pavement all day. My head hurts, my ears hurt (waaay too much sports talk radio today), and not only can I not calm my brain enough to post about non-Kobe/Lakers drama, I can't even figure out how to accurately describe the mess that my head is right now.
Drama in La La Land
Published 5/31/2007 by FLCeltsFan at LOY's PLACE a celtics green blog
... First, there was this from an interview with Steven A Smith as reported on ESPN.com.
Kobe Forces Another Center Out of L.A.
Published 5/31/2007 by Stop Mike Lupica at Stop Mike Lupica
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Okay, so Kobe seems to have cooled off his initial trade demands after "talking to Phil Jackson":
What would you do for Kobe?
Published 5/31/2007 by Chip's Moody Blues at Uwe Blog
... Hours later on the Dan Patrick Show, he backtracks after a "talk" with coach Phil Jackson and states that he wants to retire in L.A. This means two things:
Be like Kobe Bryant and get out of town - for less
Published 6/17/2007 at Budget Golf by Cheap Bastard
... The Cheap Bastard is a lot like Kobe Bryant. Ok, maybe I'm not tall, and a dominant basketball force in the NBA, but there's nothing I like to do more than make a huge mess of a situation, and then get the hell out of town. Like Kobe's trying to do to the Los Angeles Lakers by asking for a trade. ...
Breaking Up Is Hard To Do
Published 6/20/2007 by Eric McClung at The Jaunt
... Bryant asks for trade, then backtracks slightly [ESPN] ...
Kobe to Lakers: Trade Me, 'Cause I'm not Coming Back
Published 6/20/2007 by Kevin Hayward at All on the Field sports blog
... A couple of guys recorded a conversation, which apparently took place a few days before Kobe demanded to be traded. The guys who captured the video have created a web site and plan to charge people to view the video. ...
Kobe Will Holdout Next February
Published 8/30/2007 by JL at No Blood No Foul
... May 30th. ...
Will Cleveland Trade Keep LeBron Around?
Published 2/26/2008 by Tim at Mind Rite Sports -- Quality, diverse sports coverage
Some NBA superstars demand trades when they feel like their team is inadequate. Some stay with their team against their will but phone in games . Others, who often get compared to larger-than-life deities , simply step up and proceed to carry their team to the NBA Finals. For the superstars who prove they can single-handedly take their team to the “promise land,” teams find it in their best interest to go out of their way to stockpile as much talent as possible. In Cleveland, general manager Danny Ferry has but one goal, and one goal only : keep ...
Did Gilbert Arenas Slyly Pull a Kobe Bryant?
Published 5/9/2008 by TheBigLead at The Big Lead
... Hear us out: A little over 11 months ago, Kobe Bryant was disgusted with the Lakers. Having won jack squat since running Shaq out of town, Kobe demanded a trade. The media frothed, and so did ...
Lakers Worship Shiny Ball, Advance To Finals [Nba Closer]
Published 5/30/2008 by Will Leitch at Deadspin
... "Follow your dreams. You can reach your goals. I'm living proof. Beefcake. BEEFCAKE!!" It's hard to believe that we're less than a year removed from Kobe Bryant embarrassing himself and his teammates on some random dude's video phone, calling the Lakers' front office "a mess" in a semi-staged radio interview, flip-flopping on trade demands, and then stating flatly - regarding a potential trade destination - that "At this point I'll go play on Pluto." Now he's the league MVP and his team is heading to the NBA Finals. Will this become the new model for team ...
