Notes from practice

Here are a few tidbits from Monday's practice:

--Andrew Bynum is considering taking off the brace he's worn to protect his left kneecap since training camp began. His kneecap is feeling better than ever and there's little need to wear the brace. He was injured during a Jan. 13 game against the Memphis Grizzlies and missed the rest of the season.

--Sasha Vujacic has been nursing a painful bone bruise on his right hand since he was injured in a collision with Amare Stoudemire of the Phoenix Suns last Wednesday. Vujacic missed both shots he attempted and did not score in Sunday's victory over the Timberwolves.

--The Lakers are willing to trade Vujacic, according to a report over the weekend on the Web site of a New York newspaper. That was news to Vujacic, who signed a new three-year contract worth about $15 million during the offseason and often says he wants to be a Laker for life.

--Luke Walton did not attend practice because of personal reasons. He was inserted into the starting lineup in place of Vladimir Radmanovic for last Wednesday's game against the Suns after hardly playing in the season's first 20 games. Walton is expected to start again tonight against New York.