Kobe Says Knee Is 'Probably About 60 Percent'

Lakers guard Kobe Bryant says his surgically repaired right knee is "probably about 60 percent" healed at this point.

Bryant's knee was operated on in late July for the third time since 2003.

He had the knee drained between Games 4 and 5 of L.A.'s first-round playoff series against Oklahoma City this past spring.

"During the NBA Finals, it was extremely, extremely, extremely painful," Bryant said. "Now, not so much."

Bryant wore a yellow protective sleeve over the knee and played only six minutes against Minnesota in a preseason game on Monday night.