OT: Bynum injured

[Da_O]

http://www.latimes.com/sports/basketball/nba/la-sp-bynum28-2008nov28,0,577290.story

He is listed as day to day after a small bone spur in his right foot chipped off during Tuesday's game against New Jersey.
By Mike Bresnahan
4:15 PM PST, November 27, 2008
Lakers center Andrew Bynum sustained a right foot injury Tuesday against New Jersey and is listed as day to day.

An MRI exam and a CT scan revealed that a small bone spur had chipped off the foot, causing pain and inflammation.

The Lakers will update Bynum's condition before Friday's game against Dallas.

Bynum is the Lakers' third-leading scorer, averaging 11.5 points a game. He is the team's second-leading rebounder, averaging 8.9 a game.

Bresnahan is a Times staff writer.

 

[The Professional Fan]

So injury prone....

 

[Crimson the Cat]

Now let's hope Kobe's pinky begins to flare up. Sorry Lakers. This is the beginning of the end.

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

Has this been lingering for Drew?

I was wondering because he runs/moves so much like Jamaal Magloire this season. Explosion is non-existent.

Bone spurs aren't serious. He should be back in a matter of weeks at the very most.

 

[Da_O]

Has this been lingering for Drew?

I was wondering because he runs/moves so much like Jamaal Magloire this season. Explosion is non-existent.

Bone spurs aren't serious. He should be back in a matter of weeks at the very most.

He felt sharp pain after the Nets game. I guess depending on how it goes it could range about 1 week to 3 weeks, but knowing the Lakers medical staff it will be more like 6 to 8 weeks.

 

[#1_War_Poet_ForLife]

That's what Brook Lopez does to you.

 

[tlongII]

It's a loose bone spur, not just a bone spur. I wouldn't be surprised if they scope him to clean it up.

 

[THE HCP]

That's too bad. I don't wish injury on ANY player on ANY team ever!

 

[Nikolokolus]

After all the shit Greg has gone through I can never wish an injury on a player from another team, even if he happens to play for the Lakers.

 

[Da_O]

Who wished injury on Bynum? I was merely reporting.

 

[PapaG]

After all the shit Greg has gone through I can never wish an injury on a player from another team, even if he happens to play for the Lakers.

I am wondering how a floating bone spur is "day to day". I'd think that a quick 'scope would get Bynum clean and back on the court in less than a month. Without removal, won't it just continue to agitate and inflame the foot?

 

[andalusian]

Hope it is nothing serious and he gets better soon.

 

[DaRizzle]

I was having such a good night until this exact moment...ugh

 

[THE HCP]

I was having such a good night until this exact moment...ugh

He'll be alright man.

 

[bodyman5001]

He'll be alright man.

Yep.

 

[gambitnut]

Is this any different than the foot injury Oden just had? He had to have a piece of bone removed as well, right? I guess it isn't the exact same thing, I don't see sprain or anything like that in the report, but I still find it interesting. I hope it isn't too serious.

 

[Minstrel]

Big men often have foot troubles. Nature of the beast, being so large and playing an athletic game.

Hopefully, Oden and Bynum are generally healthy over their careers.

 

[Da_O]

Is this any different than the foot injury Oden just had? He had to have a piece of bone removed as well, right? I guess it isn't the exact same thing, I don't see sprain or anything like that in the report, but I still find it interesting. I hope it isn't too serious.

What Oden had was a mid-lateral foot sprain, no bones were needed to be removed.

 

[maxiep]

Andrew Bowie?

 

[gambitnut]

What Oden had was a mid-lateral foot sprain, no bones were needed to be removed.

My mistake. I can never remember the details of injuries correctly, I always have to look them up. Is Bynum's worse then? I do hope it isn't too serious.

 

[Da_O]

My mistake. I can never remember the details of injuries correctly, I always have to look them up. Is Bynum's worse then? I do hope it isn't too serious.

Technically it is worse but I don't think it's anything too serious.

 

[drexlersdad]

hopefully he can come back in time for the blazers/lakers playoff series! and be rusty.

this will test my one question about bynum. will he milk this injury and be hesitant to play through any type of pain? now that he has his contract, will he take it easy for the next 4 years?

 

[MrJayremmie]

Hope he gets better soon.

 

[mgb]

That's too bad. I don't wish injury on ANY player on ANY team ever!

Ditto!

 

[HOWIE]

I guess if you're going to have an injury it is better to have one early in the season than late during a playoff push. The Lakers were fine when he went out last season, they'll be fine while he is out this season. Just think of it as a speed bump in the road. I'm sure he'll be fine.

 

[Sug]

This is not too bad, but he will probably miss some time.

 

[BatumKaboom]

Andrew Bowie?

Roffle

 

[Da_O]

Lakers watching Bynum's foot injury, but he should play
Los Angeles Times

Lakers center Andrew Bynum, photographed last week against Denver, suffered a right foot injury in Tuesday's win over New Jersey, but is expected to play tonight against the Dallas Mavericks. Andrew Bynum, recovering from a small bone chip, is at practice and says he's OK. Coach Phil Jackson is confident but cautious. By Broderick Turner
1:09 PM PST, November 28, 2008 Lakers center Andrew Bynum was at the team's shoot-around this morning and said he felt OK. He is expected to play tonight against the Dallas Mavericks at Staples Center.

Bynum suffered a right foot injury in Tuesday's win over New Jersey and tests showed that a small bone spur had chipped off the foot, causing pain and inflammation.
Lakers Coach Phil Jackson said today, "We are confident he is going to play but it is still going to be a game-time decision." Bynum was hurt in the first quarter of Tuesday's game when he collided with the Nets' Vince Carter, Jackson said.

Bynum played 27 minutes in that game and had 15 points and six rebounds while battling against New Jersey's 7-foot rookie center Brook Lopez. Bynum, who had five fouls, played into the fourth quarter and finally came out as the Lakers built a big lead.

His condition worsened the next day.

"There are concerns," Jackson said about Bynum. "If he can play, then he'll be OK. If there are problems, we'll have to monitor his actions."

Turner is a Times staff writer.

 

[ucatchtrout]

So injury prone....

and he'll never reach his potential

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

I'm surprised he's going to play on it so soon. A bone spur is super irritating.