Kobe Bryant: Will play Tuesday

Bryant (shoulder) will play in Tuesday's game against the Timberwolves, Time Warner Cable SportsNet's Mike Trudell reports.

Analysis:

He will be in the lineup at small forward in his final game against the Timberwolves, and can be deployed as usual. This marks just the first time he has played in two straight games since Jan. 22 and 23. The Lakers' next game will be Thursday against the Pelicans, and Bryant's status should be monitored once again leading up to that contest.