Kobe Bryant is questionable for Thursday's game against the Pelicans due to shoulder soreness, John Reid of the Times-Picayune reports.

Bryant is questionable for Thursday's game against the Pelicans due to shoulder soreness, John Reid of the Times-Picayune reports.

Analysis:

Bryant has been questionable as of late due to shoulder soreness, and he'll be rested periodically to preserve his health for the remainder of the season. Whether or not he plays on Thursday is likely up to how he's feeling before the game. He's coming off two of his best games of the season, in which he's averaged 30.5 points per game.