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Kobe Bryant nearly traded to Detroit Pistons (in 2007)
Joe Dumars tried to acquire Kobe Bryant before the 2007-08 season, offering the Lakers a package that included Rip Hamilton, Tayshaun Prince, Amir Johnson and a first-round pick. The Lakers were apparently game, but the deal fell apart when Bryant exercised his no-trade clause.
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February 23, 2015
Kobe Bryant confirms he rejected trade to Pistons
Kobe did not want to come to Motown.
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February 20, 2013
"Kobe would have looked weird in Pistons jersey"
Tayshaun Prince reacts to this week's news that he was nearly dealt to the Lakers in a package that would have sent Kobe Bryant to the Pistons.
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February 18, 2013
Kobe nearly traded to Pistons (in 2007)
Back in 2007, that is. The Pistons put an offer on the table to acquire the All-World guard, dangling Rip Hamilton, Tayshaun Prince, Amir Johnson and a first-round pick. The Lakers agreed to the deal, but Bryant blocked it with a no-trade clause.