Kobe Bryant has a torn ligament in his right wrist. The Los Angeles Lakers have listed him as day-to-day while saying that there is a chance he could play on Christmas Day.
Kobe Bryant Says He ‘Should Be Fine’ For Lakers’ Christmas Opener Against Bulls
Kobe said that the central problem with the injury is the associated swelling; Bryant has dealt with finger and knee issues in the recent past and, as he told the media, he always finds a way to play. He has played in at least 70 games in each of the past six seasons, and a full 82 in three of the past six.
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Read Article >Kobe Bryant Injury: Mike Brown Says Lakers Star Is ‘Day-To-Day’
Bryant sat out the final preseason game, but he’s apparently planning on being ready for the Lakers game on Christmas day. That obviously doesn’t jive with what Brown said, as he still needs to get cleared by a doctor, but it seems as though the All-Star plans to play.
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Read Article >Kobe Bryant Injury: Torn Wrist Ligament Leaves Lakers’ Star Day-To-Day
LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 19: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers laughs during the game against the Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center on December 19, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) Getty ImagesBryant has played through injury during much of the past few years, and had a mysterious treatment on his aching knee in Germany during the offseason. It’s unclear whether the Lakers expect Kobe to miss any regular season games; surgery doesn’t appear to be on the table, and the team hasn’t specified exactly how severe the tear is believed to be.
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