By JANIS CARR Staff Writer
EL SEGUNDO
Kobe Bryant will sit out Monday’s exhibition game against Portland, his second consecutive preseason game and might not play again until the regular-season opener.
Coach Byron Scott hinted Sunday at the possibility of shutting down Bryant, who missed the Lakers’ abbreviated game Saturday in San Diego until the opener Oct. 28.
The Lakers star is nursing a lower leg contusion he suffered during a preseason game last week in Las Vegas. Bryant did light shooting drills Sunday, but left the court before reporters were allowed into practice.