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Mark Medina, LA Daily News beat writer covering the Los Angeles Lakers, has tweeted that Lakers star Kobe Bryant will miss tomorrow night's game against the Portland Trail Blazers.
Lakers list Kobe Bryant (bruised lower left leg) and Lou Williams (groin) as out for Monday's game vs. Portland at Staples Center
— Mark Medina (@MarkG_Medina) October 18, 2015
Bryant suffered a left leg contusion in an exhibition game versus the Sacramento Kings last Tuesday. Medina tweets that the injury may keep him sidelined for the remainder of the pre-season.
Byron said there is a chance that Kobe misses rest of preseason. But Byron confident Kobe will play in season opener
— Mark Medina (@MarkG_Medina) October 18, 2015
Injuries have limited the 37-year-old Bryant to just 41 regular season games in the last two years combined.
The Blazers take on the Lakers at Staples Center Monday evening at 7:30 pm Pacific.
Update: Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water, the Lakers tweet out this on their official feed...
Byron Scott says he considers Kobe Bryant questionable for Monday. Kobe practiced today.
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) October 18, 2015
That said, when it comes to stars in pre-season "questionable" likely means "out".