Hooped Up

Kobe Bryant won’t tape his dislocated right pinkie for tonight’s game against the Orlando Magic. He will consider skipping the All-Star Game if his finger doesn’t improve, however. He was injured reaching for a loose ball in the second quarter Tuesday against the Nets, and didn’t realize the severity of the injury. Then he tried to catch a pass and dribble downcourt. That’s when he looked at his right hand and realized his pinkie was not in its customary spot next to his ring finger.

Charlotte Observer