Trade front looks bleak for Kobe Bryant

Although there has been no sign of trade talks between the Lakers and other teams over the last few weeks, NBA star Kobe Bryant has still not rescinded his trade demand and has still not backed away from his no-trade clause, according to an article published Wednesday, Nov. 14 in the Los Angeles Times.

Bryant, whose performances during the first four games of the season have been both consistent and successful (unlike the team as a whole), is still looking to get traded but will have to live with the situation if the Lakers can’t find an agreement before the Feb. 21 trade date, according to the Los Angeles Times. But Bryant’s seemingly dedicated attitude and his accomplishments on the floor so far this season are not going unnoticed by the team.

“I think with Lamar [Odom] back and [Bryant's] role of being a captain, all that has kind of brought him into being involved, being a part of this,” Coach Phil Jackson said. “It’s about involvement, about not being detached and about investing yourself.”

Now that it appears Bryant has made an honest effort to do that for the Lakers this season, it seems absurd for the team to yank him out from what he’s already started. Still looking for tickets to the next game? Visit Stubhub.com and get a pair of Lakers tickets right now!

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