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 Bryant sustained the injury during the second half of a 96-80
loss to the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday night in New Orleans.
Sources told ESPN that he has been dealing with this shoulder injury
since the preseason.
The Lakers announced Thursday that the findings were the result of a
preliminary MRI taken in San Antonio.
On Friday, the team said the initial diagnosis was confirmed after
another examination and Bryant was discussing options with doctors.
He is scheduled to be examined by Dr. Neal ElAttrache on Monday, and
a decision about surgery is expected to be made then.
The 36-year-old Bryant has played in 35 games this season since
returning from an Achilles injury that sidelined him last year. He
is averaging 22.3 points, 5.7 rebounds and 5.6 assists for the
Lakers, who are in last place in the Pacific Division with a 12-31
record.
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 Brooklyn Nets forward Mirza Teletovic, who was taken to the hospital
Thursday night after experiencing shortness of breath during a loss
to the Los Angeles Clippers, will miss the remainder of the season
after being diagnosed with multiple blood clots in his lungs.
The team announced Friday that a battery of tests, including a CT
scan, revealed the seriousness of his condition. He was to remain
hospitalized in Los Angeles to undergo further testing and begin
treatment.
A 29-year-old Bosnian in his third season with Brooklyn, Teletovic
finished the season averaging 8.5 points and 4.9 rebounds in 40
games.
- - - Philadelphia 76ers guard Tony Wroten has a partial tear of
the ACL in his right knee that will require surgery, the team
announced Friday.
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Wroten was hurt against the New Orleans Pelicans on Jan. 16 and
examined on Wednesday by a specialist who diagnosed the extent of
the injury.
The 76ers are not sure when the surgery will take place.
Wroten, in his third season, was leading the Sixers in scoring at
16.9 points per game and averaging 5.2 assists.
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Denver Nuggets point guard Ty Lawson was arrested on suspicion of
DUI early Friday morning.
Denver Police said Lawson was arrested at 1:19 a.m. after reportedly
going 60 mph in a 35-mph zone, according to 9News in Denver. The
officer said Lawson's speech was slurred, his breath had a strong
odor of alcohol and he was swaying.
On Thursday night, Lawson posted on Facebook that he was attending
the Nuggets' "Punch Bowl Social" in Denver.
Lawson, 27, is averaging 16.7 points and 9.9 assists in 41 games
this season. (Editing by Gene Cherry)
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