Lakers beat Grizzlies 92-75

Trailblazers beat Lakers 98-106

After 8 straight losses at home, the Portland Trailblazers beat the Los Angeles Lakers on their home floor 98-106.
It was the Lakers’ eighth consecutive defeat at the Rose Garden. This may be the game that prevents them of overtaking Cleveland for the NBA’s best record.
In Andrew Bynums second game returing from his MCL injury, he [...]

Andrew Bynum Knee Injury Again: Out 8-12 Weeks

SHIT! Dammit!

Same team, different knee!
Results of an MRI on Andrew Bynum’s right knee showed a tear of the medial collateral ligament, it was announced today.
Bynum, who suffered the injury early in the first quarter of Saturday’s victory over Memphis after having scored seven of the Lakers’ first 13 points, will be out approximately 8-12 weeks.
The [...]

Andrew Bynum New Contract, 4 Years 58 Million

The Lakers and Andrew Bynum have reached an agreement for his new contract worth about $58 million for 4 years according to the LA Times. 
The deal would keep Bynum under contract with the Lakers through the 2012-13 season, according to the report. The first three years of the deal are reportedly worth nearly $42 million, [...]

Andrew Bynum Wants an $80M extension

According to Orange County Register, Andrew Bynum wants to sign an $80 Million contract extension.
If the Lakers and Bynum don’t come to terms on a deal before the Oct. 31 deadline, Andrew will become a restricted free agent next summer.
“If I handle my business on the court, the business off the court will be handled. [...]

Andrew Bynum Press Conference

LAKERS.COM — Andrew Bynum met with local media today to talk about his off season, more importantly his rehab from the knee injury.
He has spent the past 6 weeks in Atlanta working out. He finished his rehab shortly after the season and reported the knee as pain free while working through the various exercises.
He is [...]

Mitch Kupchak Gets a Front Row View of Bynum

Mitch Kupchak flew to Atlanta to get a closer look at Andrew Bynum and his workouts. His observations have apparently, ” left the Lakers GM with no worries over Drew’s readiness come camp’s opening or lingering problems from the surgery needed to smooth out rough spots from the knee dislocation.” Kupchak is sizing up Bynum [...]

Andrew Bynum Injury Update: Knee Surgery on Wednesday in NY

Andrew Bynum has a surgery scheduled for Wednesday in New York by Dr. David Altcheck. The surgery will clean up rough spots in his knee and some fraying underneath the kneecap.
A Lakers spokesman said that the Team will release a report of the surgery and estimated timeline of Bynum’s return on Wednesday.
Andrew Bynum has been [...]

Andrew Bynum Injury Update: May Return in 3rd Round

Here a Q&A in the LA TIMES where Mike Bresnahan discusses possible scenarios with Andrew Bynum coming back in the playoffs.

Andrew Bynum Injury Update: Lakers.com

Lakers.com Press Release-Lakers center Andrew Bynum was examined yesterday in New York by knee specialist Dr. David Altchek and has not been cleared to progress to full practices or contact drills, it was announced today.
“This should not be seen as a setback in any way,” said Altchek. “Andrew will continue with his therapy program and [...]

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