The question of whether Kobe will or won’t play in Italy is becoming almost as confusing as the NBA lockout itself.  There have been many conflicting reports.  At first we were told the deal was practically done, then it was reported that a conflict in scheduling could cause the entire deal to collapse.  Now the president of Virtus Bologna is optimistic Kobe Bryant will sign with the Italian club during the NBA lockout despite scheduling problems posed by other teams.  Read more after the jump. @Shay_Marie x @gametimegirl