Lakers' Bryant out 6 weeks with fractured tibia

Lakers guard Kobe Bryant, who hyperextended his left knee in Tuesday night’s game at Memphis, had an MRI exam this morning and was examined by team physician Dr. Steve Lombardo of the Kerlan Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic.

Results of the MRI show that Bryant has a fracture of the lateral tibial plateau of his knee.

He is expected to be out approximately six weeks.