Kobe Bryant will play in tonight’s exhibition finale against the Oklahoma City Thunder after sitting out Thursday’s victory over the Charlotte Bobcats because of swelling stemming from a hyperextended right knee. Bryant was hurt in Tuesday’s win over Charlotte.
Meanwhile, Sasha Vujacic will make his exhibition debut after missing the first seven games because of a left ankle injury. He sprained his ankle on the opening day of training camp Sept. 30, and a subsequent MRI exam revealed an existing avulsion fracture.
The Thunder used to be the Seattle SuperSonics before they left the Emerald City for Oklahoma City during the offseason.