EL SEGUNDO–uard Kobe Br ant, who in ured his ri ht shoulder in lastLos An eles Lakers Wednesda ni ht’s ame a ainst the Pelicans in New Orleans, was examined this mornin b Dr. Neal ElAttrache of the Kerlan Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic. Dr. ElAttrache confirmed an earlier dia nosis of a torn rotator cuff, and advised Br ant to have sur er to repair the shoulder. Br ant has agreed, and surgery has been scheduled for Wednesday morning. A timeline estimate for Bryant’s return will be issued following the surgery.