Bryant has torn ligament in finger (AP)

February 15th, 2008

Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant dunks against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second quarter in a NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2008, in Minneapolis. Bryant had a game-high 29 points as the Lakers won 117-92.  (AP Photo/Tom Olmscheid)AP - Kobe Bryant was diagnosed with a torn ligament in his right pinkie finger Thursday and the Lakers All-Star has decided not to undergo surgery that could sideline him for six weeks.