Kobe Bryant signs 2-year extension with Lakers

The Lakers announced in a stunning move Sunday that they've signed Kobe Bryant to a two-year contract extension. The deal comes as a surprise as it went unreported by any outlet prior to the official announcement.

Bryant, 35, continues his recovery from surgery to repair his torn Achilles tendon suffered last spring, and had spoken of a resistance to take a paycut.

ESPN reports the deal is for nearly $50 million, with $23.5 in 2014-2015 and $25 million in 2015-2016.