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[January 27, 2015]  Jan 26 (The Sports Xchange) - Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant will undergo surgery this week to repair a torn rotator cuff in his right shoulder.

The team said Monday that surgery has been scheduled for Wednesday morning. A timeline estimate for Bryant's return will be issued following the surgery.

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The Charlotte Hornets will be without guard Kemba Walker, forward Marvin Williams and center Bismack Biyombo indefinitely due to injuries.

Walker will have surgery Wednesday to repair a torn lateral meniscus in his left knee. Biyombo (bruised right knee) and Williams (broken nose and concussion) were injured Saturday in Charlotte's 76-71 victory over New York.

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The two NBA games scheduled for Monday night in New York were postponed due to the expected massive snowstorm hitting the area.

The league announced that the Sacramento Kings at New York Knicks game has been rescheduled for March 3. The Portland Trail Blazers at Brooklyn Nets game has been rescheduled for April 6.

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The Philadelphia 76ers signed guard Larry Drew II to a second 10-day contract Monday.

In six games played since joining the Sixers, Drew is averaging five points and four assists in nearly 19 minutes per game. (Editing by Frank Pingue)

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