Kobe Bryant returned to the lineup and scored 20 points, 16 in the third quarter, to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 126-106 victory over the Seattle SuperSonics on Thursday night. Bryant, who skipped some practices this week to rest his legs, sat out the second and fourth quarters but scored 12 straight for the Lakers in the third.
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Able to run and jump without pain for the first time in five years, Penny Hardaway insists there’s still much he can do in the NBA. The Miami Heat apparently agree. Hardaway spoke Friday about his new contract with the Heat, one that comes with no financial guarantees for the 36-year-old who has battled knee problems for much of a career that once seemed destined for superstardom.
Glenn Robinson III and Alec Burks have been traded to the 76ers in exchange for three future second round draft picks.
James Harden didn’t travel with the Philadelphia 76ers for their two-game road trip to open the season. He won’t play in the Sixers home opener either. But Harden should rejoin the team for full practices starting this week.
76ers coach Nick Nurse said that Harden went through the team’s walkthrough ahead of their game on Sunday against the Portland Trail Blazers. Harden also participated in video work.
The next step is for Harden to do live work in practice on Tuesday. A decision made on his playing status for Philadelphia’s game on Thursday will likely be made following that Tuesday practice.
