Kobe ready for Friday

The Lakers report that guard Kobe Bryant is ready to return for Friday’s game against the Wizards, according to coach Mike D’Antoni. Bryant missed Sunday’s game against the Kings with an injured left ankle.

Bryant ruled out vs. Suns

Lakers guard Kobe Bryant was ruled out for Monday’s contest against the Suns as he continues to nurse a sprained left ankle. Bryant, who also is dealing with a case of the flu, is being listed as day to day moving forward, reports the team’s official website. Jodie Meeks will start in place at shooting ...

Bryant listed as doubtful vs. Kings

Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (ankle) was unable to practice on Saturday and is being listed as doubtful for Sunday’s game against the Kings, reports the Los Angeles Times. Bryant was limited to just 12 minutes during the Lakers win over the Pacers on Friday night due to a severely sprained left ankle.

Bryant can't take the pain

Lakers guard Kobe Bryant attempted to play through a severely sprained left ankle Friday against the Pacers, but the injury proved to be too much to handle. Bryant battled through it for the first quarter of the game, but was unable to play beyond that. The injury was clearly bothering him, as he shot 0 ...

Bryant in the starting lineup

Lakers guard Kobe Bryant was able to play Friday against the Pacers, despite suffering a “severely sprained” ankle Wednesday against the Hawks. Bryant was originally considered to be out indefinitely, but received treatment on the team’s off day and was able to make it through pre-game warm ups. Bryant is listed in the starting lineup ...

Bryant tweaks ankle late in game

Lakers guard Kobe Bryant suffered an ankle injury late in Wednesday’s loss at Atlanta. Bryant appeared to get his ankle rolled over and walked off the court and to the locker room with just seconds left to play. He saw 38 minutes and scored 31 points on 11 of 33 shooting with two 3-pointers. Bryant ...