 pax shoots down trade rumors, pax: deal for bryant unlikely |
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 Jun 26 2007, 12:41 PM
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QUOTE Paxson: Deal for Bryant unlikely June 25, 2007 DEERFIELD, Ill. (AP) -- Although Kobe Bryant apparently would like to join the Bulls, Chicago general manager John Paxson sent a message to the Los Angeles Lakers' superstar on Monday: Don't count on it. Paxson said he has had no discussions with the Lakers and a deal would be difficult to complete. "What we would have to give up -- unless that franchise would ever have a change of heart and had to do something -- I don't know how that would work," he said. "They've got one of the top, maybe the top, talents in the league. What we would have to do to get there, I don't even know what it would be. It would be significant. And then, are we better?" Bryant has waffled this offseason, saying he wants to be dealt and then rescinding those comments. Although he has a no-trade clause, The Riverside (Calif.) Press-Enterprise reported the Bulls are on his three-team wish list. Paxson is reluctant to gut a young, but experienced, team that has made three straight playoff appearances and reached the second round for the first time since 1998. "There's nothing going on -- that's just the reality of it," Paxson said. the truth? or smoke screen? |
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Jun 26 2007, 12:52 PM
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I'm fresh. Group: Administrator Posts: 1,300 Joined: 4-May 06 From: Lombard, IL Member No.: 131 |
Truth... Kobe ain't happenin'... at least not this season.
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Jun 26 2007, 12:58 PM
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Starter Group: Forum Moderator Posts: 994 Joined: 23-March 06 From: Atlanta Member No.: 84 |
Yeah, as much as I want Kobe, I have to believe he's telling the truth.
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Jun 26 2007, 01:05 PM
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Starter Group: Global Moderators Posts: 934 Joined: 3-April 06 Member No.: 98 |
yeah kobe aint happening
but Pax always says something like "all our talks have been superficial only" right before he does something of course that's exactly what he said last year..."we're prepared to use our pick" when he couldn't find a veteran |
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Jun 28 2007, 01:26 PM
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All-Star Group: Administrator Posts: 2,568 Joined: 13-March 06 From: Michigan City, IN Member No.: 21 |
We are not a fit for Kobe in Chicago. Pax is 100% right on this one.
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