Kobe Bryant scheduled to return to lineup vs Raptors | Inquirer Sports

Kobe Bryant scheduled to return to lineup vs Raptors

/ 10:07 AM December 07, 2013

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant smiles during a media availability before an NBA game against Washington Wizards Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2013, in Washington. The Lakers signed Bryant to a two-year contract extension Monday, securing the fourth-leading scorer in NBA history into his 20th season with the franchise. AP

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — The Lakers expect to have Kobe Bryant back in their lineup when they face the Toronto Raptors on Sunday.

The team posted a dramatic video on its Facebook page Friday indicating Bryant will be back Dec. 8.

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Bryant hasn’t played this season while recovering from surgery in April on a torn Achilles tendon.

Los Angeles signed the fourth-leading scoring in NBA history to a two-year contract extension last week. Bryant’s new deal is reportedly worth $48.5 million and takes him into his 20th season with the Lakers.

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