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.
"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."
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After demanding that the Lakers trade him in May and pointedly refusing to take it back in July and August, Kobe Bryant is back in touch with the club and planning to attend Monday's media session.
"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."
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Shawn Marion wants out of Phoenix and is interested in becoming a member of the Lakers.
"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."
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Lakers Sep 2007 Archive
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The Press-Enterprise | Sep 26, 2007
There was harsh criticism from Kobe Bryant directed at Andrew Bynum this summer, and constant trade rumors involving the Lakers' young center.
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Arizona Republic | Sep 26, 2007
After eight years in Phoenix, Shawn Marion wants to leave the Suns and has let the team know in recent weeks.
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Orange County Register | Sep 25, 2007
In one week, the Lakers reconvene for the 2007-2008 NBA season having not traded Kobe Bryant, as he sought, or traded for proven talent to help Bryant, which was his initial offseason request.
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Arizona Republic | Sep 25, 2007
According to several Suns sources, Shawn Marion seems to be unhappy that the team will not talk about a contract extension.
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Lakers.com | Sep 17, 2007
Elton Brown, a 6-9 forward out of the U. of Virginia, finished 20th on Virginia's all-time scoring list.
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Los Angeles Daily News | Sep 11, 2007
The bond between coach Phil Jackson and Kobe Bryant appears to be as tight as ever.
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AP | Sep 7, 2007
Phil Jackson learned to coach from Red Holzman, and he practiced the craft on Michael Jordan, Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant.
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Los Angeles Times | Sep 7, 2007
Phil Jackson said that a member of the Buss family misled him.
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San Jose Mercury News | Sep 4, 2007
Los Angeles Lakers owner Jerry Buss has pleaded guilty in Vista to misdemeanor drunken driving.
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Chicago Tribune | Sep 3, 2007
The Chicago Tribune's Sam Smith is betting the Knicks will make a major run at Kobe Bryant.