Posted from Lakers Blog 19 hours ago
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Practice reports --The Times' Broderick Turner reports center Andrew Bynum expects to miss at least six games. Although the Lakers said he will be evaluated again next week, Bynum expects that won't happen until after the team's five-game trip that ends March 31 against Atlanta. --The Orange County ... (original story)
Posted from Lakers Blog 1 day 6 hours ago
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Those looking for an explanation from Lakers forward Ron Artest on why he won't participate in Saturday’s world-record free-throw attempt at the Lakers' Fan Jam will be hard-pressed to find one. See the video below. Lakers guard Shannon Brown will replace Artest, teaming with Lamar Odom to attempt... (original story)
Posted from Forum Blue And Gold 1 day 6 hours ago
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According the fantastic Kevin Ding and his magical twitter account, the MRI performed on Andrew Bynum’s strained (left) achilles tendon showed no rupture or tear. That is the good news. The bad news is that Ding also confirmed that Andrew will be reevaluated a week from now and that he (li... (original story)
Posted from Lakers Blog 1 day 6 hours ago
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Lakers center Andrew Bynum walked toward a small group of reporters after practice Saturday with little sign of concern or dissapointment. He had just learned of the MRI results that confirmed his strained left Achilles' tendon that will sideline him for at least the next four games. It's a procedur... (original story)
Posted from Lakers Blog 1 day 6 hours ago
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Lakers center Andrew Bynum got an MRI Saturday that confirmed that he has a strained left Achilles' tendon. The good news was that Bynum doesn't have a tear. The bad news is that Bynum expects to miss at least six games recovering from the injury. The Lakers said Bynum will be reevaluated in one week. Bynum said he will travel with the team when the Lakers leave Tuesday for a five-game trip that starts in San Antonio. Bynum probably will be out at least two weeks. He was injured in the third quarter of Friday night's game at Staples Center.... (original story)
Posted from Lakers Blog 1 day 19 hours ago
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Game stories -- The Times' Mike Bresnahan reports that Lakers center Andrew Bynum will have an MRI on Saturday on his strained left Achilles tendon. That news certainly overshadowed the Lakers' 104-96 victory Friday over the Minnesota Timberwolves. -- The Orange County Register's Janis Carr focuses ... (original story)
Posted from Lakers Blog 1 day 21 hours ago
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Lakers Coach Phil Jackson Jackson before the game on Andrew Bynum's progress. Peculiar timing with Bynum's left Achilles' strain to say the least. Notice Jackson's comments on Bynum's potential, assuming he stays healthy. Lakers forward Pau Gasol Lakers forward Lamar Odom --Mark Medina Follow the L.... (original story)
Posted from Lakers Blog 2 days ago
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Lakers backup guard Shannon Brown will replace forward Ron Artest and team with forward Lamar Odom at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at team's Fan Jam in attempting to break the Guinness Book of World for free throws made by a pair in one minute. Lakers spokesman John Black cited Artest's sprained left thumb as... (original story)
Posted from Lakers Blog 2 days ago
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Lakers forward Pau Gasol took part in Friday morning's shoot-around and is expected to play tonight against Minnesota after missing Thursday's practice because of tonsilitis. "I'm feeling a little better than yesterday," Gasol said. "I'm still very hot and cold. I feel well enough to get out of bed.... (original story)
Posted from Lakers Blog 2 days ago
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p>It's almost sacrilegious for any Lakers fan to wear green. While the color often reminds people of money, the environment or most recently, St. Patrick's Day, Lakers fans associate that color with something they despise: the Boston Celtics. ESPN Los Angeles' Brian Kamenetzky recently provided a pr... (original story)