Lakers' Bryant might play Friday, within limits

Kobe Bryant might come back Friday against the Sacramento Kings, but how much he'll play is one of many questions surrounding his return.

A minutes restriction for one of the most finely conditioned NBA players ever? Possibly.

"There will probably be something," Lakers Coach Mike D'Antoni said Sunday. "His conditioning will limit most of it."

Bryant hasn't played since April 12 because of a torn left Achilles' tendon.