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Bryant Tears Ligament in Pinkie

Posted Feb 15, 08 12:08 AM CST in Sports 

(Newser) – A pinkie injury Kobe Bryant sustained earlier in the month has taken a turn for the worse, the LA Times reports. Though Bryant's pinkie was initially listed as dislocated, following further aggravation during Wednesday's victory over Minnesota, the digit now has a torn ligament and an avulsion fracture. Bryant, for now, is ruling out surgery which would sideline him for six weeks.

"I would prefer to delay any surgical procedure until after our Lakers season, and this summer's Olympic Games," Bryant said in a statement. We support him in his decision," said GM Mitch Kupchack, adding "But a week or two down the road, if he gets hit again, or if it just doesn't work, it doesn't mean he won't have surgery."

Source Los Angeles Times

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Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant runs down the court with the ball in the fourth quarter during a basketball game against the Miami Heat in Miami, Sunday, Feb. 10, 2008. Bryant was the top scorer...   (Associated Press)
Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant reacts after getting fouled against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the first quarter in a NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2008, in Minneapolis. The Lakers won...   (Associated Press)
Minnesota Timberwolves' Corey Brewer, left, goes to block Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant, right, during the second quarter in an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2008, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Tom...   (Associated Press)
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