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Kobe reportedly won’t opt out of contract

Found June 30, 2009 on MSNBC:
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Kobe Bryant already had said he didn't want to leave the Los Angeles Lakers. Now he's making it official by not opting out of his contract, ESPN reported Tuesday, citing an unnamed league source.
Original Story: http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/3167136...
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