Lakers coach Phil Jackson, ever the sly individualist, went against the grain again Monday by publicly confirming to reporters in Los Angeles that his team was having trade talks with the Bulls surrounding Kobe Bryant.

The Bulls, who could try to involve a third team, aren't meeting the Lakers' price.

While calling him a "great player," Wallace offered an interesting take on the rumors.

"One player can't get it done," he said. "That's been proven time and time again in this league."