Like Morton, who comes from the entrepreneurial family that started the Morton's steakhouse chain, the Maloofs are known for their beer and booze distribution empire, as well as for their sports teams, including basketball's Sacramento Kings.

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He said he will wrap the ankle up and get treatment on Friday but is not a guarantee to play New Year's Eve against the Sacramento Kings.

WSJ: Knicks Flawed in Loss to Lakers

Bryant scored 19 points and tied a season high with 14 assists despite a nagging left foot injury, and the Los Angeles Lakers kept pace for the Western Conference's final playoff spot by outlasting the Sacramento Kings 103-98 on Saturday night.

NPR: Kobe Bryant Leads Lakers Past Kings, 103-98