Kobe Bryant is considering surgery after tests showed he has a torn labrum in his right shoulder, the team announced Thursday, jeopardizing his participation in this summer's Olympic qualifier but probably not fall's training camp.

Laker team physicians ordered an MRI exam for Wednesday during the club's normal exit examinations, which concentrated primarily on Bryant's knee, bothered by tendinitis most of the season. A subsequent check of his shoulder showed a significant tear, and those close to Bryant said Thursday he was leaning toward surgery, pending a confirming second opinion, and that the recovery would take about three months.

In the case of surgery, Bryant is expected to have the procedure in the next week or so, probably performed by team physician Dr. Steve Lombardo.