Article: Lakers owner says he would trade Bryant under the right circumstances

Lakers owner says he would trade Bryant under the right circumstances

NEW YORK, Oct. 12 (Xinhua) -- Lakers owner Jerry Buss told reporters in Honolulu on Wednesday that he would consider trading Kobe Bryant under the right circumstances.

After learning Buss said he would trade Bryant, even Shaquille O'Neal was shocked. He said Thursday in Miami, "I guess it's business before loyalty. But, wow. He said that?"

Buss did tell reporters that he "would certainly listen" to trade offers for the two-time NBA scoring champion. "At any time, I think you have to do that with anybody," Buss said, "It's just part of the game."

"You can't keep too many loyalties. You've got to look at it asa business. He ...

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