Wayne Ellington will stay in the starting lineup against Portland on Sunday with Kobe Bryant resting.

Ellington will stay in the starting lineup against Portland on Sunday with Kobe Bryant resting.

Analysis:

Ellington was reportedly losing his spot in the starting five with the return of Wesley Johnson (hip) to the lineup Sunday, although Ellington will continue to start thanks to Bryant needing rest. As it stands, Ellington seems like the probable starter at shooting guard whenever Bryant is out of the lineup.