Article: Bask: Buss says Bryant no longer untouchable


AAP Sports News (Australia)
10-12-2007
Bask: Buss says Bryant no longer untouchable

LOS ANGELES, Oct 11 AFP - Los Angeles Lakers owner Jerry Buss says he is willing to
listen to trade offers for Kobe Bryant, one of the most dynamic players in the 60-year
history of the franchise.

Bryant, who requested a trade to another NBA team this summer, has four years remaining
on his $US88.6 million ($A98.9 million) contract.

The 74-year-old Buss told the Los Angeles Times that he entertained offers for Bryant
but couldn't get fair market value in return.

"I would certainly listen," the newspaper quoted Buss as saying today. "It is just
part of the game, to listen to somebody who has a ...

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