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| Height: 6-6 Weight: 220 Born: August 23, 1978, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
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March 12, 2010 Kobe Bryant injured his finger while Amar'e Stoudemire rejected his dunk attempt in tonight's game against Phoenix, according to Kevin Ding's (Orange County Register) twitter page. Our View:The elite shooting guard's status is yet to be updated. He has had trouble avoiding injuries this season, and hopefully he is OK. |
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March 10, 2010 Kobe Bryant scored 32 points to go along with six rebounds and six assists on Tuesday night, as Los Angeles erased an eight-point halftime deficit in its 109-107 win over the Raptors. He also hit a game-winning shot with just 1.9 seconds left. Our View:After scoring 66 points in his past two games, it's clear that Kobe is over the ankle and finger injuries that had plagued him of late. Expect nothing but greatness going forward. |
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March 7, 2010 Kobe Bryant was good for 34 points, seven rebounds, seven assists and three steals on Sunday, but missed his shot with the game on the line and the Lakers fell to the Magic 96-94. Our View:Kobe missing a game winner is a rare thing, and led to a three-game losing streak for the Lakers. Another rarity. Despite missing the shot, fantasy owners should be very pleased with Kobe's outing as he reached the 30-point plateau for the 26th time this season. |
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March 5, 2010 Kobe Bryant banged in a game-high 26 points in tonight's 98-83 loss at Charlotte. He also had five rebounds and two assists. Our View:Bryant could have reached 30 points, but missed all four of his shots from three-point range. He was coming off a 39-point effort at Miami. |
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March 4, 2010 Kobe Bryant poured in a game-high 39 points in tonight's 114-111 OT loss at Miami. He also had two rebounds, four assists, one steal and one block. Our View:Kobe fell short in his bid to lead the Lakers to a win, but took care of business for fantasy owners. He scored the most points since February 1, when he racked up 44 at Memphis. |
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March 2, 2010 Despite going just 5-of-14 from the floor on Tuesday night, Kobe Bryant still managed to score 24 points as the Lakers rolled to a 122-99 victory over the hapless Pacers. Our View:Kobe has found himself in a mini-slump of late, scoring just 77 points in his past four games. Expect him to gradually snap out of it as he rounds back into good health. |
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February 28, 2010 Kobe Bryant was held to 14 points in today's 95-89 home win over the Nuggets, but he also chipped in 12 assists, five rebounds, three steals and two blocks. Our View:Bryant left a bit to be desired in the scoring department, but still managed to have a solid overall stat-line for fantasy owners. He picked up his first double-double of February on the last day of the month. |
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February 24, 2010 Kobe Bryant was held to 20 points in tonight's 101-96 loss at Dallas. He also had five rebounds, two assists and two steals. Our View:Bryant was a disappointment for fantasy owners, as he was averaging 28 points and 4.7 assists heading into battle. The elite shooting guard was coming off a 32-point performance at Memphis, and should bounce back fine though. |
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February 23, 2010 Kobe Bryant (ankle) wasted no time making his presence felt in his return to the court on Tuesday night, knocking down a game-winning three-pointer in a 99-98 win over Memphis. Our View:His fantasy numbers were excellent as well: 32 points, seven rebounds, six assists, three steals, three three-pointers and two blocks. Kobe missed five games with his ankle ailment but got a nifty 18 days off thanks to the All-Star break and appears re-energized and healthy for the second half of the season. |
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February 23, 2010 After last playing on February 5, Kobe Bryant (ankle) will play on Tuesday against the Grizzlies, according to ESPN. Our View:After 18 days away from the court, he's apparently finally healed to the point that he can play. He estimates that he is at 80-to-85 percent health. |
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February 22, 2010 Kobe Bryant believes his ailing ankle is at 80 or 85 percent right now, according to Mike Trudell's twitter page. Our View:Bryant still expects to play Tuesday versus Memphis, and thinks his ankle will be back to 100 percent soon. |
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February 22, 2010 Kobe Bryant (ankle) said that he expects to return to action Tuesday against the Grizzlies as long as he doesn't suffer any setbacks at practice today, according to the L.A. Daily News. Our View:Bryant has missed the Lakers' past five games and will end up having received a total of 18 days off should he come back tomorrow. With the outlook seeming bright, it would be very tough to justify not starting Kobe this week, especially when L.A. is scheduled for four games. |
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February 20, 2010 Kobe Bryant (ankle) remains questionable to return to the Lakers lineup on Tuesday, according to Brad Turner of the Los Angeles Times. Our View:He'll be a risky weekly start. This being Kobe, however, it's probably worth the risk. Expect an update on Monday. |
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February 18, 2010 As expected, Kobe Bryant has been ruled out for tonight's game versus Boston due to his ailing ankle, according to Mike Bresnahan's (LA Times) twitter page. Our View:Bryant will get some time to rest, as the Lakers' next game won't be until Tuesday against Memphis. |
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February 17, 2010 Updating an earlier report, Kobe Bryant (ankle) will in fact sit out Thursday's matchup against Boston, according to the Orange County Register's Kevin Ding. Our View:This comes as a bit of a surprise, as Kobe's ankle appears to be getting better, and it's not like him to sit out a nationally televised game against a rival like Boston. Still, the Lakers have gone 4-0 in their recent stint without Bryant, and it's clear that Kobe has the bigger picture in mind this season with thoughts of a repeat. |
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February 17, 2010 Kobe Bryant (ankle), who was a late scratch on Tuesday night, is expected to be back in action Thursday against the Celtics, according to the Orange County Register. Our View:The Lakers have gone 4-0 in Bryant's absence, though their victory against the Warriors last night wasn't the prettiest of wins (they commit 19 turnovers), and you have to believe Bryant will do anything he can to play in a nationally televised game against Boston. Be ready to get Kobe back into your lineup. |
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February 16, 2010 Kobe Bryant (ankle) will play on Tuesday when the Lakers take on the Warriors, according to ESPN. Our View:You didn't really expect Kobe to miss a fourth straight game after getting all that time off last weekend, did you? Perhaps the league's toughest, and best, player can again be safely started every night. |
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February 15, 2010 Kobe Bryant (sore ankle) practiced with the Lakers Monday, according to Mike Bresnahan's (Los Angeles Times) twitter page. Our View:The elite shooting guard is expected to play in Tuesday's game versus Golden State, and should be OK to consider for fantasy duty. |
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February 12, 2010 Kobe Bryant, who missed L.A.'s past three games with a sore left ankle and will not participate in this weekend's All-Star game, said that he expects to be at good health once the regular season resumes, according to the Lakers' official site. "I'll definitely be healthier than I was the last (month)," Bryant said. "That's a plus. I won't have to limp around, won't have to take short cuts throughout the course of the game." Our View:Look for Kobe to be active and near full strength when the Lakers face Golden State on Tuesday. That will end up giving him 10 days off between games, so expect him to put up his usual gaudy stats. |
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February 11, 2010 ESPN's Marc Stein reports that Kobe Bryant's severely sprained ankle has forced him to pull out of this Sunday's All-Star game in Dallas. Our View:He will be replaced by Jason Kidd. Hopefully this long weekend is what Kobe needs to get his foot back into playing shape. Expect an update on his status early next week. |
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February 10, 2010 Lakers beat writer Brad Turner reports that it is "unlikely" Kobe Bryant (ankle) will suit up on Wednesday night. Our View:He did not participate in the team's morning shootaround. This would be the third straight game he's missed. His status for Sunday's All-Star game is very much in doubt. |
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February 9, 2010 Kobe Bryant (ankle) will be a game-time decision against the Jazz on Wednesday, according to beat writer Mike Trudell. Our View:The man who never misses a game has so far missed two. That might be all that he can bear. Tentatively expect him to be a go tomorrow. |
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February 9, 2010 Kobe Bryant said that he cannot push off his sprained left ankle, which has limited his ability to run and shoot, according to the Orange County Register. Our View:Look for him to be a game-time decision yet again when the Lakers face Utah on Wednesday. Check back in tomorrow, as you can bet there will be plenty of coverage on Kobe given his status as one of the league's most talked-about superstars. |
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February 8, 2010 Kobe Bryant has been ruled out for tonight's game against San Antonio due to his sprained left ankle, according to Mike Bresnahan's (Los Angeles Times) twitter page. Our View:The elite shooting guard was a game-time call. The Lakers are still yet to disclose the results of today's MRI. |
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February 8, 2010 Kobe Bryant underwent an MRI today on his sprained ankle, according to the Orange County Register. Our View:The Lakers are still awaiting the results, and Bryant is a game-time call for tonight's contest against the Spurs. Stay tuned for further updates. |
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February 7, 2010 Kobe Bryant (ankle) remains day-to-day and appears questionable going into Monday night's game against San Antonio, according to ESPN.com. Our View:It's a short week for all NBA teams due to the All-Star break, and the Lakers still have another game on Wednesday. Bryant will still likely play then, if not also on Monday, so it'd probably be best to keep him active in your lineup despite his ailment. |
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February 6, 2010 Kobe Bryant has been ruled out for tonight's game at Portland due to his injured ankle, according to Mike Trudell's twitter page. Our View:This will mark the first game the elite shooting guard will miss due to injury since December 8, 2006 (vs. Atlanta). Consider Bryant day-to-day. |
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February 5, 2010 Kobe Bryant (sprained ankle) will be active on Friday night against the Nuggets, according to the Los Angeles Times. Our View:Kobe has never met an injury he wouldn't play through, so this should come as no surprise. Expect him to be playing at his usual high level. |
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February 4, 2010 It has been disclosed that Kobe Bryant suffered a sprained ankle in Wednesday's battle with Charlotte, according to ESPN. Our View:The elite shooting guard is day-to-day. The Lakers are yet to give him the green light for Friday's game against Denver. |
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February 4, 2010 Kobe Bryant missed practice today to rest his sore anlke, according to Lakers reporter Mike Trudell. Our View:He'll be re-evaluated tomorrow, and thus his status against the Nuggets for Friday is currently up in the air. Still, knowing Kobe, he'll do everything he can to play through the pain. |
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February 3, 2010 Updating an earlier report, Kobe Bryant returned to battle against Charlotte after exiting earlier with an ankle injury, according to Mike Bresnahan's (Los Angeles Times) twitter page. Our View:The source stated that the elite shooting guard is moving fairly well. Bryant is wearing a black wrap around his left ankle/calf. |
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February 3, 2010 Kobe Bryant exited tonight's game against Charlotte in the first half after Lamar Odom stepped on his left ankle, according to Mike Bresnahan's (Los Angeles Times) twitter page. Our View:Bryant limped to the locker room, and his status is yet to be updated. |
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February 1, 2010 Kobe Bryant racked up a game-high 44 points in Monday's 95-93 loss at Memphis, to go along with three rebounds and three assists. He made 4-of-7 shots from three-point range. Our View:Bryant fell short in his bid to lead the Lakers to a win, but took care of business for fantasy owners. He topped 40 points for the first time since December 29, when he also had 44 against the Warriors. |
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February 1, 2010 Kobe Bryant, who hit what ended up being the game-winning shot in a one-point win over Boston on Sunday, said that left ankle was so sore during the game that he couldn't elevate, according to WEEI.com. Our View:As is the case with fellow superstar Dwyane Wade, Bryant has been banged up for some time now but continues to play through the pain. While he may not put up quite the numbers you'd like to see if he was pain free, Kobe is still an obvious must-start in all fantasy leagues. |
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January 31, 2010 Kobe Bryant had a modest performance on Sunday with 19 points, three rebounds and six assists, but it was still enough to edge the Celtics 90-89. Our View:Kobe hit just just eight of his 20 field goal attempts, went 1-of-3 from downtown and made just 2-of-4 free throws. He had four turnovers in the game as well and put up his lowest point total in seven games. |
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January 30, 2010 Kobe Bryant is feeling 80 percent better while dealing with a finger injury, according to Lakers reporter Mike Trudell's twitter page. Our View:The elite shooting guard still cannot bend the finger much, but it does not appear that he will be forced to miss any games. |
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January 29, 2010 Kobe Bryant led all scorers with 24 points, hitting 10-of-24 field goals, in a 99-91 win over the Sixers on Friday. Our View:Kobe had four boards, three dimes, three steals and two blocks in the game as well, but went 0-for-4 from downtown and had three turnovers. Despite decent all-around numbers, it was his worst fantasy performance since January 18th when he had 11 points against the Magic. |
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January 27, 2010 Kobe Bryant was on cruise control Wednesday night, scoring 29 points to go along with nine rebounds and seven assists, as the Lakers throttled the Pacers 118-96. Our View:He was an efficient 10-of-15 from the field. Just another day at the office for Kobe. |
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January 26, 2010 Though he did commit six turnovers, Kobe Bryant was still solid in a win over the Wizards on Tuesday with 26 points, eight assists, four rebounds and two three-pointers. Our View:It looks like Kobe is over the issues with his back that limited him a few weeks ago; after failing to reach 20 points in four of five games in the middle of January, Kobe has topped 26 in each of his past four contests. |
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January 24, 2010 Kobe Bryant had 27 points, 16 rebounds, and nine assists but missed the final shot as the Lakers lost to the Raptors 106-105 on Sunday night. Our View:The Lakers have lost five of their last 10 and are just 10-8 on the road this season. Kobe hit 11-of-24 shots tonight and is shooting just 39 percent in January. |
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January 22, 2010 Kobe Bryant carried the Lakers with 27 points in Friday's 115-105 win at New York, to go along with five rebounds, six assists and one steal. Our View:The elite shooting guard had a pretty good performance for fantasy owners, and was coming off a 31-point effort at Cleveland. |
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January 21, 2010 Kobe Bryant scored a team-high 31 points in Thursday's 93-87 loss at Cleveland. He also had two rebounds and four assists. Our View:Bryant could not lead the Lakers to a win, but at least he fared much better, after only scoring 11 points in his previous game against Orlando. |
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January 17, 2010 Kobe Bryant said his back is stiff, but the ailment is not painful, according to the Orange County Register. Our View:The elite shooting guard has been recovering from back spasms. Bryant should be safe to keep employed in fantasy lineups. |
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January 14, 2010 Updating a previous report, Kobe Bryant expects to play in Friday's game and stated that his troublesome back is "a little tight [but] other than that, I'm fine", according to ESPN.com. Our View:Bryant's word is usually gold, so he should be fine to remain in fantasy lineups. He's expected to receive more treatment before Friday's game and, barring a disaster, will join Pau Gasol back in the lineup. |
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January 14, 2010 According to Mike Trudell on Twitter, Kobe Bryant (back) missed Thursday's practice and is currently considered day-to-day. Our View:Kobe has publicly suffered from painful back spasms all week. He will likely be a game-time decision for Friday's contest, but he's the ultimate trooper, and chances are he'll find his way onto the court. Be sure to monitor his progress tomorrow. |
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January 13, 2010 Kobe Bryant is being listed as probable against the Mavericks tonight despite suffering from back spasms, according to the Dallas Morning News. Our View:Kobe was forced to sit out the fourth quarter against the Spurs last night, and while he may not be able to post his usual elite numbers, he's still an obvious must-play in all fantasy lineups. |
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January 12, 2010 According to Kevin Ding on Twitter, Kobe Bryant missed the fourth quarter of Tuesday's game against the Spurs due to back spasms. Our View:Don't be too scared fantasy owners, as Kobe says he's "still pretty sure" that he will play in Wednesday's game. He also added, "I literally couldn't walk, and that's the only way I don't play." We'll let you know tomorrow if he's walking or not. |
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January 11, 2010 Kobe Bryant needed a splint to support his fractured right index finger on Sunday and is also dealing with a sore knuckle in the same hand, according to the Orange County Register. Our View:Kobe's various ailments could help explain his 4-of-21 shooting performance against the Bucks last night. He'll continue to play through the pain and should post fine numbers more often than not, just know that he might not be quite Kobe-like until he heals completely. |
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January 8, 2010 Kobe Bryant poured in a team-high 32 points in tonight's 107-98 loss at Portland. He also had eight rebounds, seven assists and one block. Our View:The elite shooting guard reached at least 30 points for the 19th time this season, and now averages 28.2 points over five battles this month. |
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January 7, 2010 Kobe Bryant has admitted that his partially broken right index finger is still bothering him, according to the Orange County Register. Our View:Bryant has averaged 32.4 points per game in 14 games since injuring the finger. |
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January 7, 2010 Kobe Bryant led all scorers with 33 points on Wednesday, but the Lakers surprisingly fell to the Clippers 102-91. Our View:Kobe had three rebounds, eight assists and three steals in the game as well, but just made ten of his eye-popping 30 shots from the field. One has to assume that if he was a little more accurate the Lakers would have pulled this one out. |