World Peace said he will start in place of Kobe Bryant Tuesday, Mike Bresnahan of the LA Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

World Peace says this amidst rumors that Bryant is a game-time decision. It is unclear whether World Peace will get the start, while Bryant still plays off the bench, or if Bryant is sitting out all together. The veteran small forward has recorded 14 minutes or more in each of his last three games, averaging 4.7 points and 4.0 rebounds during that stretch.