Kobe Bryant out an extra three weeks for LA Lakers due to knee injury January 30, 2014 - 8:33AM Los Angeles Lakers injured guard Kobe Bryant greets Miami Heat's LeBron James during a timeout in Miami. Photo: Alan Diaz Kobe Bryant will miss at least the next three weeks, the Los Angeles Lakers announced in a press release. Bryant's left knee was evaluated on Tuesday and he was still experiencing pain and swelling. Bryant has been out since December 19 with a fracture of the left tibial plateau in his left knee. Prior to the injury, he played in just six games for the Lakers this season after recovering from a torn left Achilles tendon suffered in April. Last Thursday, Bryant was named a starter for the 2014 NBA All-Star game, which he said he did not want to participate in. This latest injury setback all but rules him out of the game even if he were able to play. The Lakers announced that Bryant will continue to work out on a stationery bike and participate in a program of non-weight bearing exercise. He will be reevaluated in three weeks, and then a new timetable for his return will be determined. Total votes: 591. Poll closed 30 Jan, 2014