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 Lamar Odom - FFeb. 10 - 12:14 am et
Lamar Odom intends to play vs. the Jazz on Wednesday despite a sore right foot.
He had a CT scan and MRI on Tuesday, both of which came back negative. He is officially 'probable' and with Andrew Bynum (hip) ruled out we fully expect a big night from Lamar.
Source: Los Angeles Times
 Lamar Odom - FFeb. 9 - 5:15 pm et
Lamar Odom missed practice on Tuesday because he had a precautionary MRI/CAT scan on his right foot.
The results of the MRI were negative and he's listed as "probable" for Wednesday. We hate to see the letters MRI associated with anyone, but the Lakers don't seem too concerned and you shouldn't be either right now. With Andrew Bynum and Kobe out, Odom is a fantasy stud.
Source: Kamenetzky Brothers on Twitter
 Kobe Bryant - GFeb. 9 - 4:58 pm et
Kobe Bryant (ankle) remains a game-time decision for Wednesday's game against the Jazz.
The Lakers would prefer that Kobe rests tomorrow and sits out the All-Star game, but we'll see what Kobe has to say about that. If he thinks he can be effective, he'll play. We should have a better idea of what Kobe will do after Wednesday's shootaround.
Source: Mike Trudell on Twitter
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 Andrew Bynum - CFeb. 9 - 1:18 pm et
Andrew Bynum (knee, hip) confirmed that he won't play until the Lakers come out of the All-Star break.
Bynum is waiting for the bruising and swelling in his right hip to subside. The good news is that his swollen left knee is feeling better and he sounded confident he'll be able to play in a week. We doubt this is the last injury piece of injury news we'll have on Bynum this season.
Source: Los Angeles Daily News
 Kobe Bryant - GFeb. 9 - 2:59 am et
Kobe Bryant, who remains questionable for Wednesday's game, said on Monday that he can't push off with his injured ankle.
Kobe might even sit out the All-Star game. "I�m not going to run through a wall just to run through a wall," he said, referring to his perceived 'warrior' mentality. "If it can heal while I�m playing, I�ll play. But if it�s the type of injury that playing will make it worse, I won�t play."
Source: Orange County Register
 Pau Gasol - F/CFeb. 9 - 1:35 am et
Pau Gasol was dominant in Monday's victory (without Kobe Bryant) over the Spurs, racking up 21 points, 19 rebounds (eight offensive), eight assists, one steal and five blocks.
Gasol set a season-high in assists and flirted with a few more. The Lakers force-fed him in the post, resulting in his second-most FG attempts of the season. He finished 8-of-20 from the field.
 Shannon Brown - G/FFeb. 9 - 1:30 am et
Shannon Brown started in place of Kobe Bryant (ankle) on Monday, scoring eight points in nearly 37 minutes.
Brown shot 3-of-13 from the field but played some feisty defense and should get similar playing time if Kobe sits again on Wednesday. He added one rebound, three assists, one block and zero turnovers.
 Andrew Bynum - CFeb. 8 - 9:45 pm et
Andrew Bynum will not play on Monday because of his bruised right hip.
He is also doubtful to play on Wednesday, which would give him lots of rest in a shortened All-Star week. All of which is great news if you rolled the dice on fill-in starter Lamar Odom, who always shines when Bynum or Pau Gasol go down.
 Kobe Bryant - GFeb. 8 - 9:38 pm et
The Lakers will play without both Kobe Bryant (sprained left ankle) and Andrew Bynum (bruised right hip) vs. the Spurs on Monday.
An MRI revealed nothing worse than a sprain, and Kobe is questionable for L.A.'s final game before the All-Star break, Wednesday at Utah. Lamar Odom will start at PF on Monday, moving Pau Gasol to center.
Source: Los Angeles Times
 Andrew Bynum - CFeb. 8 - 3:13 pm et
Andrew Bynum is still doubtful for Monday's game after Monday's shootaround.
It's starting to sound like he won't play tonight, so get him on your bench until further notice.
Source: Mike Trudell on Twitter
 Kobe Bryant - GFeb. 8 - 3:11 pm et
Kobe Bryant is a game-time decision for Monday as he awaits the results of an MRI on his injured left ankle.
The results are due back right before gametime tonight, which changes things a bit with Bryant. The decision to play tonight has probably been taken out of his hands and given to doctors. There's still a decent chance he'll play tonight, but owners are going to have to start him at their own risk.
Source: Mike Trudell on Twitter
 Andrew Bynum - CFeb. 8 - 10:39 am et
Andrew Bynum is listed as doubtful for Monday's game because of a bruised hip, but it sounds like he'll be a game-time decision.
Bynum was already wearing two knee braces for preventative reasons, and the Lakers could easily decide to rest him through the All-Star break. If you have safer (healthier) options it's probably wise to use them -- if Bynum sits, expect a big game from Lamar Odom.
 Kobe Bryant - GFeb. 7 - 9:26 am et
Kobe Bryant chose not to talk to reporters after Saturday's win over the Blazers while coach Phil Jackson said it was up to Kobe as to whether or not he plays in the two games leading up to the All-Star break, as well as the All-Star game itself.
"There is some time there if he does need to take a longer time, we’re trying to give him the liberty to do that," Jackson said. If Bryant skipped the last two games and the All-Star Game he would have a full 10 days of rest. However, our guess is that Saturday's game was enough rest for Kobe and that he'll try to play in both games next week. The Lakers get Sunday off, so we are not likely to hear any new updates before Monday. Start him at your own risk.
Source: Los Angeles Times
 Andrew Bynum - CFeb. 7 - 9:20 am et
Lakers center Andrew Bynum not only left Saturday's game with a hip injury, but has been wearing two knee braces.
One is due to swelling in his sore left knee, while the other is on his right knee after he suffered a torn MCL last season. He doesn't sound too concerned about his knees, saying "It's not anything that's going to be too bad," and remains day-to-day with the hip injury. The good news is the Lakers' final two games heading into the break are against the Spurs and Jazz. Bynum was having trouble running with the Blazers on Saturday, but it's conceivable he'll at least try to play against the Spurs and see how it goes. The Lakers are off on Sunday, so don't expect any new updates before Monday.
Source: Los Angeles Times
 Pau Gasol - F/CFeb. 7 - 9:13 am et
Pau Gasol, who had 13 points and eight rebounds, said he was playing with heavy legs on Saturday as the Lakers played their fifth game in seven days in a win over the Blazers.
The Lakers will get Super Bowl Sunday off in order to rest, when Gasol says he's going to "Chill...get my mind completely off basketball and get off my feet." With the Lakers getting the day off, don't expect any new updates on the status of Kobe Bryant and Andrew Bynum anytime soon, but Gasol should be good to go for the two remaining games before the All-Star break.
Source: Orange County Register
 Kobe Bryant - GFeb. 7 - 1:14 am et
Kobe Bryant (ankle) approached Lakers coach Phil Jackson and asked to sit out Saturday's game -- he is considered day-to-day.
The Lakers play on Monday and Wednesday next week, leaving fantasy owners (in the absence of an update) with a difficult decision. This could be an ideal time for Kobe to get extra rest, but then again he hadn't sat out since 2006 and isn't known for his cautious approach. Stay tuned.
 Shannon Brown - G/FFeb. 7 - 12:41 am et
Shannon Brown scored 19 points off the bench on Saturday, hitting 8-of-15 shots from the field (including a three) with three rebounds and one assist in 37 minutes.
Brown won't be this productive once Kobe Bryant (ankle) returns, but he continues to make a case for more playing time with efforts like these. If he's going to be useful in fantasy leagues, it's going to be because Phil Jackson realizes that Derek Fisher is a liability, and decides to go with Brown instead.
 Lamar Odom - FFeb. 7 - 12:38 am et
Lamar Odom tied a career-high with 22 rebounds in Saturday's 99-82 win over the Blazers, and also added 10 points on 4-of-9 shooting with six assists, one steal, and one block.
Andrew Bynum played just nine minutes after suffering a hip contusion, which opened the door for this type of effort. Like Ron Artest, who scored 21 points tonight, Odom should be sold high between now and the time Bynum and Kobe Bryant (ankle) returns.
 Ron Artest - FFeb. 7 - 12:32 am et
Ron Artest scored 21 points with Kobe Bryant (ankle) out on Saturday, hitting 9-of-12 shots from the field (including three 3-pointers) with three rebounds, four assists, and a steal.
For all of Artest's owners who have labored through this year, this may be the best opportunity of the year for you to sell him. When Kobe returns, you can bet your weight in gold that his numbers return to what they've been all year long -- underwhelming.
 Andrew Bynum - CFeb. 7 - 12:21 am et
Andrew Bynum suffered a hip contusion in the first half of Saturday's game and will not return.
He was already sore before the game started, and finished with just three points and one rebound in nine minutes. His status for Monday's game against the Spurs isn't clear yet, so check back soon.
Source: Los Angeles Daily News
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THE DAILY DOSE    (Feb 10)
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  • Relief: Monta Ellis just has a knee sprain

  • Kobe remains a game-time decision for Wed.

  • Melo says he will try to play on Tuesday

  • Vince Carter explodes for 48 points on Monday

  • Report: Nate back to bench, Duhon to start

  • Devin Harris is out on Tuesday, as expected

  • Kenyon Martin sidelined by knee tendinitis

  • Marion last-second scratch w/ tight back

  • Granger posts 27 & 10 in loss on Tuesday

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