Lakers Bryant sidelined with injured wrist

Los Angeles star Kobe Bryant will not play in the Lakers' final exhibition game Wednesday against the Los Angeles Clippers because of a torn ligament in his right wrist.

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The National Basketball Association team said Bryant was injured during Monday's loss to the same opponent. Doctors examined Bryant's wrist Wednesday and it showed he had a torn ligament.

The Lakers said his status is day-to-day.