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Wed Nov 04, 2009 9:09 am EST

Kobe and LeBron teaming up in Laker Land in 2010?

By Mark J. Miller

“LeBronNext summer is going to be crazy in the world of the NBA with all the talented folks who are going to be free agents and nobody is going to be feeling it more than the world's biggest free agent: LeBron James(notes).

For a short while, it was believed that James would move to New York so he could dominate that city and expand his empire. But the New York Knicks have continued to implode, so there's no real attraction to leaving the comforts of home to attempt to right a quickly sinking ship. What everybody seems to think now is that James will eventually re-sign with the Cavs for a tidal wave of cash. But now comes another option: Move to the Los Angeles Lakers.

The Lakers don't have a lot of salary room but they'd love, love, love to team up Kobe Bryant(notes) and LeBron James, according to Bulls.com. The 31-year-old Bryant is going to need someone to pass along the keys to the Laker Mythologymobile. And why not the 24-year-old James? James doesn't seem afraid to take a strong supporting role, which would likely suit Bryant just fine.

But somehow L.A. has to convince Cleveland to do a sign-and-trade deal because there is no other way to fit James under its current salary structure right now. Still, that could mean a talented player for Cleveland instead of the big nothing it will get if James walks next summer.

Source: Bulls.comNew Window

Related: LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers, New York Knicks

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  1. CGI Graphics, Inc.
    1. Posted by CGI Graphics, Inc. Wed Nov 04, 2009 9:20 am EST

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    Lakers in 09-10-11-12-13-and 14 baby!
  2. Cole
    2. Posted by Cole Wed Nov 04, 2009 9:21 am EST

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    Please... this will never happen!
  3. Carlo
    3. Posted by Carlo Wed Nov 04, 2009 9:24 am EST

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    Why is Bulls.com reporting about the Cavs and the Lakers?
    They should be reporting how horrible Vinny Del Negro is at coaching.
  4. Hickok
    4. Posted by Hickok Wed Nov 04, 2009 9:24 am EST

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    Just as long as Shack isn't part of the deal
  5. Darkness
    5. Posted by Darkness Wed Nov 04, 2009 9:30 am EST

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    1st the lakers is ready the best Team in the league.. Kobe Lebron will match the Bulls 72-10
  6. Chickenhead
    6. Posted by Chickenhead Wed Nov 04, 2009 9:30 am EST

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    This would be so awesome! Unfortunately, this WILL NEVER HAPPEN!!! It's like saying God is going to come play for the Lakers.
  7. JT
    7. Posted by JT Wed Nov 04, 2009 9:33 am EST

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    waste of time..good god open your eyes.
  8. Fredrick
    8. Posted by Fredrick Wed Nov 04, 2009 9:39 am EST

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    ICarlo I love the Bulls and we are playing fairly decent. I kinda agree with you on Vinny's coaching though. But this thing with LeBron and Kobe, who's gonna play just the two of them? The lakers salary stucture is not that big.
  9. Lox rider
    9. Posted by Lox rider Wed Nov 04, 2009 9:39 am EST

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    MAKE IT HAPPEN! wohoooo!!!
  10. lastdon6585
    10. Posted by lastdon6585 Wed Nov 04, 2009 9:43 am EST

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    Kobe's ego would take too much of a hit after no longer being the star player on the team. Same thing as with Kobe/Shaq. Not gonna happen.
  11. Bejma1
    11. Posted by Bejma1 Wed Nov 04, 2009 9:43 am EST

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    Yeah and Carmen Electra is going to beg me to rip her panties off with my teeth !!!
  12. matt
    12. Posted by matt Wed Nov 04, 2009 9:46 am EST

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    OMG, R U on crack ? This piece of reporting is pure rubbish... garbage.. An idiot wrote this !!!
  13. The Bad Guy
    13. Posted by The Bad Guy Wed Nov 04, 2009 9:49 am EST

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    Interesting, well Lebron would get to play in a big city and gets lots of attention. But, he'd have to be a team player. If he chooses the latter then the Lakers should, I won't say for sure, should finally eclipse Boston for the most titles within the next ten years. But the only way Lebron will do it, especially for less money, is if they shower him with endorsements. But in Los Angeles?
  14. paul reed
    14. Posted by paul reed Wed Nov 04, 2009 9:50 am EST

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    I said this a long time ago , you never know, it could happen. Ive been a Laker fan for many years and they always get the man. That would be a good thing for the NBA , Lebron a Laker , YES ? Ha ha, will at least a good thing for us Laker fans. Go Lakers !
  15. dexter dave
    15. Posted by dexter dave Wed Nov 04, 2009 9:52 am EST

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    lebron and kobe in LAKERS? just like in my 2K10. lol
  16. fireguy
    16. Posted by fireguy Wed Nov 04, 2009 9:56 am EST

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    Never going to happen, two guys that play the same position, two SUPERSTARS that play the same position. I guess Yahoo! is living in fantasy land today.
  17. Nate M
    17. Posted by Nate M Wed Nov 04, 2009 9:58 am EST

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    Not going to happen...not a chance. Lebron will stay in Cleveland.
  18. stage2strat
    18. Posted by stage2strat Wed Nov 04, 2009 10:00 am EST

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    This is the only way Lebron could joing the all time greats like, Magic, Wilt, Kobe, Jordan, Russell, Kareem etc etc... It makes sense on many levels as it would allow Kobe an opportunity at more titles late in his career and give lebron his first and best chance at numerous titles.
    If this goes down we could have a run better than the Celtics of the 60's in an era of MUCH better talent.....
  19. Nate M
    19. Posted by Nate M Wed Nov 04, 2009 10:01 am EST

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    Hey They Bad Guy.....he would hae to be a team player? I guess you have never watch him play. Lebron is a team player in every sense of the word. He passes the ball all the time. He could lead the league in scoring every year if he wanted to but he makes it a point to get his teammates involved. Think before you post Dumb Guy.
  20. grifter_tm
    20. Posted by grifter_tm Wed Nov 04, 2009 10:05 am EST

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    Seriously, there isn't enough for these two to share.
  21. germanboy2005@...
    21. Posted by germanboy2005@... Wed Nov 04, 2009 10:12 am EST

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    First of all I am a cavs fan and I don't think this will happen. But as a long time witness to the cleveland sports curse I can say this, I want Lebron to be recognized for the truly unique athelete he is. I want him to win multiple titles so he is not a footnote like malone and barkley when it comes to being recognized as an all time great. As much as it will suck for Cleveland, and I would like him to win somewhere besides the Celts/lakers/knicks, if Lebron doesn't win it here this season, I will not fault him for leaving.
  22. Richard M
    22. Posted by Richard M Wed Nov 04, 2009 10:13 am EST

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    Just in from from Supersonics.com Chris Bosh plans to join Kobe and Lebron.
  23. Roman G
    23. Posted by Roman G Wed Nov 04, 2009 10:14 am EST

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    honestly i doubt this would happen. as a Laker fan i think i would be stunned if it did. might as well hand the championships to LA, even after Kobe hangs them up. Jerry Buss i hope you got deeeeeeeeeep pockets. one of them would have to run the point.
  24. Cardinals
    24. Posted by Cardinals Wed Nov 04, 2009 10:18 am EST

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    Did I miss something? Is the NBA going to start playing with two basketballs in 2010?
  25. T$
    25. Posted by T$ Wed Nov 04, 2009 10:23 am EST

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    First Time ever posting a comment on here...Only because I had to express how ridiculous this story is...The material of these writers is just getting more far-fetched by the day...Tomorrow's head line "Lebron leaving Cleveland to Start Team in Mexico City"...Mark J. Miller is losing any credibility as a writer with garbage like this...

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