Los Angeles news online: Bryant has stomach illness, will play vs. Magic (AP) Bryant has stomach illness, will play vs. Magic (AP) ================================================================================ lakers on 07/03/2010 18:46:35 Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant has a stomach illness but is expected to play against the Orlando Magic. Lakers coach Phil Jackson said before Sunday's game that Bryant would likely play despite being a little late to the game because of the illness. Bryant was not in the locker room while it was open to the media.