Kobe Bryant (back, knees) did not practice Wednesday, Mike Trudell of Lakers.com reports.

Bryant (back, knees) did not practice Wednesday, Mike Trudell of Lakers.com reports.

Analysis:

This has been standard operating procedure for Bryant this season, as he deals with lingering back and knee issues. After sitting out on the second half of a back-to-back Monday, Bryant is expected to be ready to take the court Friday against Toronto.