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Kobe on Gasol: Trade Him or Don't

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The Lakers were drubbed by the Phoenix Suns, but Kobe Bryant had one last shot. It was aimed at the Lakers' front office.

He's tired of the Pau Gasol trade rumors that have circulated since before the season began.

"I wish management would come out and either trade him or not trade him," Bryant said crisply...

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