Bryant plans to play Tuesday against the Clippers, as expected, Mark Medina of the L.A. Daily News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bryant has dealt with nagging injuries all season, including shoulder soreness that sometimes takes him out of games, but he is determined to play in all of the Lakers' remaining games this season. He's a bit of a risky daily pick, but he scored a team-high 34 points against the Celtics on Sunday, showing a flash of his former uninjured self.