The routine involving Kobe Bryant's overseas ventures happens in two stages.

Initial reports indicate it appears likely he'll play and only has to finalize a few minor details before the gig becomes official. Days later, various complications arise that make it more unlikely such a stint will happen. So it shouldn't come as any surprise that, as reported by Yahoo! Sports' Adrian Wojnarowski,  it appears Bryant may not play in Puerto Rico as planned this week.

The reason for the holdup appears to have little to do with Bryant and more with the tour organizers. Wojnarowski reported Puerto Rican promoters are still waiting on signed agreements from 10 of the 18 players expected to play in the game on Saturday in San Juan, a $12,500 payment to begin the sale of tickets and evidence of a global television package. Though the report indicates Bryant has prepared for the lucrative, six-game global tour in stops through London, Macau and Australia, it also specifies that losing the Puerto Rican game "could have broader implications for the entire tour," which is slated to run through Nov. 8. As originally reported by ESPN the Magazine's Chris Broussard,  LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Derrick Rose, Carmelo Anthony, Chris Paul, Amare Stoudemire, Chris Bosh, Rajon Rondo, Russell Westbrook, Carlos Boozer, Paul Pierce and Kevin Love also planned to play.