Kobe Buying Michael Jordan's House?

Last week a Kobe Bryant fan told me that Kobe is sad because John Paxson said the Chicago Bulls would not trade for Bryant.

I told the fan that Paxson said that to keep his players from tanking in the beginning of the season. All may be quiet regarding Bryant-trade rumors, but Kobe of all people may have a better outlook on things.

Especially if he is looking to buy a new house, outside of California during the season.

Bryant is reportedly in the market to buy Michael Jordan's home in Highland Park , which is about 26 miles from Chicago.

Sneed hears Bryant may be purchasing basketball legend Michael Jordan's massive home in Highland Park. The real estate rumor mill is grinding out grist that could add more credence to the word the L.A. Lakers superstar may wind up playing in Chicago.

The Bulls poor play to begin the season shows that the Bulls players have the possible Bryant trade on their minds. If Paxson wants to deal for Bryant he better do it before his players blow the season for him.

Perhaps Bryant is just getting prepared to opt-out of his contract with the Lakers prior to the 2009-2010 season, or maybe he is going to become a part-owner of the Chicago Cubs.

The rumor of him buying the house may not mean much is what I am saying, but I like to stir the pot.