LeBron James was asked after practice Tuesday about the possibility of Kobe Bryant being traded. It has basically been the NBA's hottest topic since June and has been rekindled of late since Los Angeles Lakers' owner Jerry Buss told reporters he would be willing to trade his signature star. The Chicago Bulls, a Cavs' rival in the Central Division, are a potential landing spot.
"Hopefully he's not traded to the East, but it looks like he's headed this way," James said. "If he does, they say Chicago is the No. 1 place. It would be fun to play against Chicago four times a year. We're two competitors, and we love playing against each other."