Wayne Ellington (concussion) will not play in Tuesday's opener against the Rockets, Bill Oram of the OC Register reports.

Ellington (concussion) will not play in Tuesday's opener against the Rockets, Bill Oram of the OC Register reports.

Analysis:

Ellington sustained a concussion during Friday's preseason finale against the Kings, and coach Byron Scott initially labeled him "dicey" to play in the opener. He's now officially ruled out, which should mean an even bigger workload for Kobe Bryant in the short term. Consider Ellington questionable to play Wednesday in Phoenix.