Lakers' owner Jerry Buss was asked about the possibility of Kobe Bryant leaving the NBA to play overseas this weekend.

"I just don't think that's a real threat," said Buss.

This was the extent of what Buss would say about Bryant opting out of his contract at season's end and possibly leaving the Lakers with nothing, but far more likely getting a new deal from Buss: "We can't afford to lose Kobe."