There were reports that the Suns were looking at possibly trading Amare. first of all his salary, and secondly because there was talk that there is no chemistry there with him. He is a very good player but they did not think he was right for there system - I dont get that - but hey that's what was being tossed around after they got knocked out of the playoffs. it could have just been frustration. I don't knnow if it would work but I did think of the Suns as soon as I heard Kobe asking for a trade. Amare and another player or Amare and cash or draft pick etc for Kobe seems reasonable. I am not sure on how different there contracts are per year though so who knows, it may not be anything workable. Another thing thing is Kobe is just getting attention. I think it is all just BS. the Lakers are HIS team, NOT because he is a fan, but because he is who he is. All that garbage he was saying is just BS to get the Lakers to make some moves. funny thing is you get rid of Mitch and you still have the same problems, no money for anyone that could really help and no real trade bait. Like I said before, IF Kobe really cared about winning he would renegotiate his contract to free up some cash so LA COULD get him some real help.