Derek Fisher, Devin Ebanks to Start For Lakers

With the recent news that Kobe Bryant has a torn ligament in his wrist and that he will miss tonight’s pre-season game versus the Clippers, the Lakers have decided to change their back-court for tonight’s match-up. In this final pre-season game, coach Mike Brown has decided to start Derek Fisher and Devin Ebanks.

Although this injury does not look very serious, Kobe will have to play on opening night with an injured wrist. This type of injury takes several days to several weeks to recover from, so Bryant will have to play with the pain for a while.

Thus, the coaching staff wants to make this healing process as smooth as possible, and that is why they are sitting Kobe for this game.

You May Also Like

Julius Randle On Young Lakers: ‘We Have To Grow Up’

Aside from the Kobe Bryant retirement tour, which ended on the best possible note, the growth of the Los Angeles Lakers’ young players was the most important part of this season…

Lakers News: Phil Jackson, Shaquille O’Neal And Pau Gasol Congratulate Kobe Bryant On Jersey Retirement

The Los Angeles Lakers will honor Kobe Bryant on Monday during a halftime ceremony at Staples Center, with the…

Former Laker Jodie Meeks Pays Tribute To Kobe Bryant

With Kobe Bryant only playing in six games last season before going…

Lakers News: Jordan Clarkson Anticipates Wins In Early Season Showdowns

The NBA put forth the next step towards the beginning of training camp when they officially released the 2017 schedule…