Brandon Bass (knee) will miss Thursday's preseason game against the Raptors after an MRI/CT scan revealed a patella contusion, Mike Trudell of TWC SportsNet reports.

Bass (knee) will miss Thursday's preseason game against the Raptors after an MRI/CT scan revealed a patella contusion, Mike Trudell of TWC SportsNet reports.

Analysis:

Although the Lakers are sitting Bass Thursday night, he's expected to return within the next couple of days. The injury won't keep him out for long as he continues to battle with Julius Randle for the starting power forward job heading into the regular season.