Divac glad he didn’t obstruct Bryant’s path to Lakers: The news made Vlade Divac feel depressed and confused, leaving him with the power both to end his NBA career and disrupt the Lakers’ long-term future. -- Los Angeles Daily News
Kobe Bryant, D’Angelo Russell expected to play vs. Sacramento: It took Lakers coach Byron Scott a quick conversation with Kobe Bryant on his travel itinerary before determining his return. After missing the past three games with a sore right shoulder, Bryant told Scott he plans to travel with the Lakers (8-28) for Thursday’s game against the Sacramento Kings (14-21) at Sleep Train Arena.