The Los Angeles Lakers are right to tread lightly with Kobe Bryant's status.
The 35-year-old has yet to play in a game this season while he recovers from an Achilles injury. Every time it seems we get closer to the Black Mamba's return, it is delayed once again.
Despite a full practice from Bryant on Saturday, he will not make his return to the court Sunday against the Portland Trail Blazers per the team's official Twitter account:
The news makes plenty of sense. First of all, it meshes well with Bryant saying just days ago he feels "probably weeks" from return, per Eric Pincus of the Los Angeles Times:
Second, the franchise just opened its wallet in a big way for its leader in games (1,239), steals (1,828), points (31,617) and various other categories:
Third—what about chemistry?
Right now, the Lakers sit one game above .500 at 9-8 after consecutive wins over Brooklyn and Detroit. The team's only crutch to lean on without Bryant has been Pau Gasol. Los Angeles' standing in the Pacific is just fine at respectable third with the Suns and Clippe ...
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Kobe Bryant Return: Lakers Smart to Delay Mamba’s Return Yet Again
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