Lakers News: Kobe Bryant Says Achilles Got ‘Jammed Up’ In Loss To Jazz
Lakers Nation Roundtable: What Rotation Changes Need To Be Made?
Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports

Kobe Bryant’s injury woes continue with the five-time NBA champion trying to battle through the aches and pains during his 20th and final season with the Los Angeles Lakers.

On Saturday night, Bryant was able to get on the floor for the Lakers against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Although Kobe was able to play, the veteran only scored five points in 15 minutes before shutting it down for the night.

Apparently, Bryant’s sore right Achilles tendon was acting up once again during the game against the Jazz via Mike Bresnahan of the Los Angeles Times:

Ever since announcing he’ll be retiring once the 2015-16 NBA season is officially over for the Lakers, Bryant has made a point of it to be on the floor for as many games as possible. Although an admirable attempt, it is becoming tougher and tougher for 37-year-old to be able to play every night.

Bryant’s right Achilles has become a persistent problem and likely won’t be going away anytime soon without rest. Kobe has also been dealing with a sore right shoulder that hasn’t been bothering him as much as his Achilles but remains an issue.

On Sunday, the Lakers will host the Houston Rockets at the Staples Center. Bryant is currently listed as questionable and may ultimately be ruled out before tip-off. Rookie Larry Nance Jr. will not play due to a knee injury sustained against the Jazz.

You May Also Like

Lakers News: Danny Green Reflects On ‘Roller Coaster’ 2019-20 NBA Season

Even before the 2019-20 NBA season was shut down due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Los…

LeBron James, Anthony Davis & D’Angelo Russell Discuss What Spencer Dinwiddie Will Bring To Lakers

After he was in attendance at Friday night’s game against the New Orleans Pelicans, it was reported that veteran guard…

Lakers News: Guard Briante Weber Agrees To Partially Guaranteed Contract

The Los Angeles Lakers have had a very successful offseason to this point, as they did extremely well with their four draft picks in selecting Lonzo Ball, Kyle Kuzma, Josh Hart and Thomas Bryant…

Lakers News: Kyle Kuzma, Lonzo Ball Move Up In Latest NBA All-Star Game Voting Returns

The latest round of NBA All-Star voting results are in, and they saw Los Angeles Lakers rookies Lonzo Ball and Kyle…