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Kobe Silent On Plans To Be At Camp
"Without mentioning specific names, appropriate people in our organization have been in contact with Kobe, and we have no reason to believe he won't be in Hawaii for training camp," team spokesman John Black said. A posting Friday on Bryant's Web site indicated the 29-year-old will be at camp. "The countdown to tipoff is on," it began. "Summer is gone, fall is upon us and that can mean only one thing: NBA training camps are just around the corner. While some teams are holding their media days today, the Lakers will invite the media to their practice facility on Monday and will depart shortly after for training camp in Hawaii. "kb24.com will be at media day to bring you the sights and sounds as the team prepares to kick off the 2007-2008 season." Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Kobe And Kupchak Meeting And Talking
"I have no reason to think he won't report," General Manager Mitch Kupchak said Tuesday. "I communicate with Kobe. We've met. We talk on the phone, text [message], all of these things within the last month and very recently." Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Marion And Kobe Talk Trade
"I'm definitely interested in the Lakers," said Marion. He also said he talked to Kobe Bryant, and Bryant "embraced it." Said Marion: "He wants to make it happen." If Bryant cares about what trades the Lakers make and thinks adding Marion would help, at least it's an indication that he's thinking about the Lakers as "we" not "them." Los Angeles Lakers, Phoenix Suns Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Lakers Sep 2007 Archive
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Although Kobe Bryant is expected to attend the Lakers' media day on Monday, his spokesperson Catherine Sebring declined comment when asked about his plans, lending a bit of intrigue.
Shawn Marion wants out of Phoenix and is interested in becoming a member of the Lakers.