Others signings and trades that transpired on the same day as Kobe’s decision.
Kenyon Martin: Was traded from the Nets to the Nuggets for three future first-round draft picks. The draft picks include one of the Nuggets’ own, a pick formerly belonging to the Los Angeles Clippers and another from Philadelphia. The transaction is a sign-and-trade deal in which Martin inked a seven-year contract.
Derek Fisher: The Lakers point guard agreed to a six-year, $37 million contract with the Golden State Warriors.
Vlade Divac: The Lakers may go after the aging center, who began his career with them before he was traded to the Charlotte Hornets for Bryant in 1996.
Rasheed Wallace: Joe Dumars said the Pistons are close to bringing him back.
Shane Battier: Got a six-year extension from the Memphis Grizzlies.
Manu Ginboili: Re-signed with San Antonio, reportedly for six years and $52 million.
Al Harrington, Stephen Jackson: Indiana completed a trade sending Harrington to Atlanta for Jackson in a sign-and-trade deal. Jackson signed for six years.
———-
Edited by the Sports staff of RedEye
