In an interview on ESPN's Sports Center, Ric Bucher says that Kobe Bryant remains adamant about being traded by the Lakers.  He had been hearing that the Lakers didn?t believe that he wanted to be traded and is why he arranged a meeting with Dr. Jerry Buss, according to sources.  

The three teams recently being mentioned as possible trading partners are Dallas, Phoenix and Chicago.

According to Bucher, the Bulls are exploring their options to acquire Bryant.