The hovering uncertainty over Kobe Bryant’s playing status has made a swift return.
After playing in back-to-back contests this week, Lakers coach Byron Scott chalked up Bryant’s odds of playing at “50-50” when the Lakers (15-56) host the Denver Nuggets (30-42) on Friday at Staples Center.
“I have no idea right now. I have to talk to him,” Scott said following morning shootaround at the Lakers’ practice facility in El Segundo. “It’ll probably be one of those things that we’ll wait all the way until gametime.”
Bryant attended Duke’s 82-68 victory over Oregon in the Sweet 16 on Thursday in Anaheim.