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Kobe Bryant misses Los Angeles Lakers practice

Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Kobe Bryant sits out practice as a precaution.

Mike D'Antoni has described Kobe Bryant's absence from yesterday's Los Angeles Lakers practice as "precautionary".

The shooting guard, who is continuing his recovery from an Achilles injury, was cleared to return to basketball activities last weekend, but sat out yesterday's session.

The head coach told reporters: "He had a hard two days and just took the day off, and he'll either ramp it up [today] or the next day.

"I think it's just precautionary. I know everybody is eager, but it's going to be a little bit of a process and [we will] make sure he is healthy when he comes back.

"It's just like training camp. By the third day, it's tough. And that's what he's kind of going through right now."

Bryant ruptured the tendon in April.

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Los Angeles Lakers head coach Mike D'Antoni looks on during the game against the Utah Jazz at Staples Center on October 22, 2013
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