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Bynum says knee is 'unstable'

By Joe Zedalis

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Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum provided his own injury update Friday night the Los Angeles Times reported. Bynum said his left knee still felt "unstable" and continued to cause a "little bit" of pain.

"Jumping, landing, backpedaling, quick change of directions are still a problem," he said. "In a couple weeks from now, I might be good. I might not be good. I'm not sure."

Bynum will continue to run on an anti-gravity treadmill that reduces a runner's impact, but he is not allowed to practice or take part in contact drills until he is cleared by doctors. Bynum has been out since Jan. 13, when he suffered a bone bruise on the knee and a briefly dislocated kneecap. There is no official timetable for his return.

Source: Los Angeles TimesNew Window

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  1. eric s
    1. Posted by eric s Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:54 pm EDT

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    let him rest till october
  2. martahh
    2. Posted by martahh Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:09 pm EDT

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    Wow... Without him I don't think the lakers have what it takes.... It will be fun to watch but probably will have it taken from them again. I agree with No. 2 let him rest and try to get the best from everyone. I am sure that at full force (Bynum and Ariza) this team has what it takes to go all the way!
  3. Bryan C
    3. Posted by Bryan C Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:57 pm EDT

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    we don't even need him in the playoffs, unless its against the suns/spurs...
  4. That's it!
    4. Posted by That's it! Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:02 pm EDT

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    He won't be able to come back this year, for kobe might put the blame on him again if they will get outed in the 1st round!!!!!
    lmfao!!!
  5. Hugo G
    5. Posted by Hugo G Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:21 pm EDT

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    This guy will be the diffrence between all those little guard driving to the lane and the tyson Chandler dunking on a alleyoop. he will be the last defender and he is very long he will help tremendousely on d- fence. Plus who can get up with him when he is all juicedup on addrenilin.
    GO LAKESHOW!!!!!!!! KOBY 2008 MVP!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Well Deserved Lakers 2007-2008 World Champs
  6. fireguy
    6. Posted by fireguy Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:00 pm EDT

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    No need for him to come back anytime soon. The Lake show is running good. Maybe if he comes back in the conference or nba finals he maybe useful, but don't waste a spot on him until then. GO LAKERS!!!!
  7. JS
    7. Posted by JS Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:47 pm EDT

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    Hugo G...you're right....Bynum will help their defense.
  8. bobby
    8. Posted by bobby Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:15 pm EDT

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    this guy is such a major pussie. scared of facing shaq in the playoffs and now scared that bryant will blame him for losing if he does come back. this kid should just give up on the nba completely. his style of play reminds me of kwame brown but at least kwame isnt a pussie.
  9. Phuc N
    9. Posted by Phuc N Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:47 pm EDT

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    The experts are pecking the Spurs as the top team in the West. I disagree, and wouldn't be surprised if the Spurs get bounced in the first round. They look old and slow, lacking offensive power and defensive intensity. Their hunger is still there, but it's the hunger to eat a big steak and take a long vacation.
    There is no team in the West whom the Lakers cannot beat with their current active players. Sure Bynum will put them over the top. Without him they will have to put themselves over the top. They have big players that can clog up the middle. That DJ MBenga guy, is better than he his stats. Jackson is not playing him or Turiaf now, opting instead for the two guards Vujacic and Farmer. That's to develop an outside game, as they already have an inside game in Gasol, Bryant, and Odom.
  10. saul
    10. Posted by saul Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:06 pm EDT

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    the kid wi play this year.
    GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO LAKERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  11. Barney Fife
    11. Posted by Barney Fife Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:06 pm EDT

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    didn't know that would get bleeped, I guess it's "pussie"
  12. cnerfu
    12. Posted by cnerfu Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:27 pm EDT

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    From camiguin, philippines. i feel so disappointed because the playoff will start very soon already. i pray so hard that he could recover na ug makaduwa na ug balik. mag ampo tang tanan kay nagtuo ako nga with the presence of bynum the lakers is unbeatable promise. bynum oi importante ka kaayo dong so pagdali na diha ug balik na sa duwa.
  13. repndaburg05
    13. Posted by repndaburg05 Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:36 pm EDT

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    Anybody who says we dont neeed Bynum to win it all gots 2 b smoking. If i could smoke i'd ask u to send me some cause you got some killa. the lakers cant guard the 3 point line nor penetration. Need i remind you we just lost to the blazers, grizzlies & bobcats for those reasons. No Bynum No ring
  14. repndaburg05
    14. Posted by repndaburg05 Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:36 pm EDT

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    if u gonna call people names you should learn to spell them 1st. (pussie) LMFAO
  15. thegr8one
    15. Posted by thegr8one Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:55 pm EDT

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    Let me hear the Laker Fans CRY!
  16. littlepenis
    16. Posted by littlepenis Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:00 pm EDT

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    He wont be back untill the 2nd round of the playoffs at the earliest. The lakeres can win it all without him. But if he comes back he will only be able to contribute off the bench. But that will give the lakers an even better bench than they already have.
  17. Kyle in Lodi (Just another Laker year!)
    17. Posted by Kyle in Lodi (Just another Laker year!) Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:27 pm EDT

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    hey its ok, cuz we clinched the pacific division last night, so its all good. and #'s 2, 5, and 18. put those pipes down ok girls???
  18. orangeman31@...
    18. Posted by orangeman31@... Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:46 pm EDT

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    ALLRIGHT YOU MUGS!!! Just chill out and smoke a cigar. Drue will be fine. He will come back in the second round and will show up like Mighty Mouse to save the day. I think we can come out the west and who ever will come out or the west will be beaten up and fatigued and wil struggle w/Boston who might be fresher coming out of the east.
    Keep hope alive!!!
  19. Tad J
    19. Posted by Tad J Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:04 pm EDT

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    Lakers will be fine they can win the west without bynum but he would be nice if they end up facing boston.
  20. tristan
    20. Posted by tristan Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:21 pm EDT

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    He will be back. goooooooooooo lakerssssssssssssssssssss
  21. Kyle in Lodi (Just another Laker year!)
    21. Posted by Kyle in Lodi (Just another Laker year!) Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:27 pm EDT

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    hey hey 187, enough name calling. just relax. i know you got a little excited, thinking of me as a giant vibrator. and im not from san fran ding dong. and im not just the up and coming comedian, but the up and coming "hater killer " on here. go find your own blog rookie
  22. Sasha 0-5
    22. Posted by Sasha 0-5 Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:34 pm EDT

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    They said the Lakers might not make the playoffs
    They said Kobe will be traded
    They said the Lakers are below the Clippers
    They said the Lakers are no longer an elite franchise
    They said the Suns will win the division by landslide
    They have been proven wrong on all counts!!!
    Hello, Mr. Foot... Meet Mr. Mouth!!!!!
    Lakers fans wait with baited breath for the next pearls of wisdom "they" cast in our direction. One thing Laker fans know for sure... "They" will continue to act like they know something. Do yourself a favor... SHUT YOUR YAPPER!
    btw - Go LakeShow

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