BREAKING NEWS: Bynum suffers sprained right knee, MRI results coming Monday evening
Update #3: Andrew Bynum had an MRI on his right knee on Sunday but the Lakers don’t expect to know the results until Monday evening. However, there were some Memphis doctor’s that believe it’s nothing too “serious.”
O.C.Register: Pau Gasol, who obviously knows people here with his former team, said he spoke with the Memphis Grizzlies’ team doctors who examined Bynum, and they believed Bynum might have averted major damage and “it’s probably nothing too serious.”
“They seem pretty optimistic,” Gasol told me … with his fingers crossed.
After the game, Bynum said that the injury feels better than last year, “I can walk, I don’t need the crutch, it’s just there to keep pressure off of it.” And how does he feel? “I’m definitely feeling optimistic. I can’t wait to return. Supposedly, it isn’t bad as last year, and I shouldn’t miss that much time.” Good news, we say. Get well, Bynumite.
Here is a video of the incident…
Update #1: He is not putting ANY pressure on the knee and the X-Rays were negative (as expected).
Andrew Bynum has been diagnosed with a SPRAINED RIGHT KNEE. Despite the X-Ray results, Andrew will undergo an MRI tomorrow morning in New York for the final results of the injury. Our thoughts and prayers are with Andrew.
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YES!
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Torn Ligaments.
Pray for a Hyper Extension
Recovery Time: 3-4 Weeks MAX
sprained right knee
bad bad news..hopefully it won’t be as serious like the last one..
my thoughts on bynum…
Lets me say something my brothers/sisters, Andrew may not be with us now,but that doesn’t mean we give up hope. This lakers team has matured and will win celtics with or without Andrew. So let’s all hope for the best and let’s see our team win over celtics.
Sprain Knee!!!!!
OH MY GOD!
OH
MY
GOD!
Are you sure that it was the same knee? I thought last year he hurt his left.
WHY DOES GOD LAY THIS SH!T ON US!!!!
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See man, you’re smart, unlike the people in the damn chatbox.
it was against the same team! the only thing that can stop bynumite is the curse of the grizzlies
I didn’t see the play initially. I updated the post.
Someone up there hates us.
omg pray
I felt a shrill of pain go down my back when he was screaming. It’s an awful thing when any play goes down. I really hope he’ll be alright.
That injury reminds me a lot of a game against the Cavs when Kobe got hit on the shoulder.
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God didn’t lay this on us…but we can rest assure Bynum will be back in full effect sooner than we can think. The X-rays are negative and the Lakeshow will roll on. I just hate the look on Kobe’s face…cause you could tell he felt HORRIBLE. They need to shake this off and keep playing ball!
Basically guys, as long at the injury wasn’t the ACL he will be back soon. If it is the ACL, let’s just hope it doesnt need surgery.
Well despite how bad it looked – or didn’t – it ALL depends on the MRI results. It will be a long night tonight…
So by not putting pressure on his leg is this good or bad??? Somebody plz explain.
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People like Redd walked off the court limping – MRI showed torn MCL and ACL. Walking or no walking is never indicative of an injury with a knee. MRI results are ALL that matters.
For example, last year, X-Rays were negative, Bynum was putting pressure on knee but MRI results came back and despite putting weight on it, it was more serious than it would appear.
This is suc_ks!!!!!!!!!!
He was in major pain and screaming. I don’t think is a good thing. But let’s be positive.
He might be freaked out because of last season injury and maybe he is screaming more of frustration or fear thnt actually pain, Let’s hope so.
Good luck tomorrow on your MRI Bynum!
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Thanks Chris! Tonight will definitely be a long night!!!! My thought and definitely prayers will be with Bynum!
Let’s keep him in all of our thoughts and prayers.
The MRI tests will keep me holding my breathe all night until tomorrow morning when we receive the results.
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Excellent analysis.
it sucks!
bynum starting to play like an all-star this past games.
i hope it would not be serious unlike last year.
we need bynum for the celtics game.
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Torn ACL, at minimum . . . Tom Brady injury.
woozers
if bynum does not come back again for the whole season, mitch kupchak BETTER make another good trade at the deadline. Bynum’s injury last year got us Pau Gasol, let’s see who we can try to get this year? I bet it will be either Stephon Marbury or Shawn Marion, or maybe someone else.
remember thAt odom had a similar injury. He only missed a couple of games.
Philsarmy, the fact that you’re even talking about the celtics means youre already beat…dont be so arrogant/stupid…the lakers arent promised jack shit this year
Philsarmy, the fact that you’re even talking about the celtics means youre already beat…dont be so arrogant/stupid…the lakers arent promised jack this year..andd just because they won on christmas doesnt mean jack either, unless of course you got a banner for it…did you? ..homer…that and the celtics/cavs win it all, spurs beat lakers in the playoffs…have a good night
make a trade for shaq!
why does he always get injured when he starts to play well????!! its never when he is sucking! just like last year he was playing well and get injured..shit!
Man, we don’t have 20 milions for Shaq
lol
I know in my heart that he is Ok. He can’t be out..I don’t care about the Celtics are Cav games next week.. ALL i want is for Bynum to be ok… i don’t know what to do…
Hope
idk, you normally dont scream just because your scared of what happened, im pretty sure he hurt it pretty bad. all i can say is lets see what come out of that MRI, but this doesnt look good.
I JUST WONDER Y OUT OF ALL THE GOOD TEAMS, SHIT LIKE THIS SEEMS TO ONLY HAPPEN TO THE LAKERS!
I DONT REMEMBER TIM DUNCAN EVER GETTING HURT LIKE THIS, NOT D, HOWARD, NOT LEBRON, NOT KG. BUT WE GET IT 2 YRS IN A ROW!!! AND ONLY ABOUT 2 WEEKS LATER THAN LAST YR AGAINST THE SAME TEAM!
IT JUST PISSES ME OFF!
HHHHHHHHHHHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
Lord, if you listenin, HELP!!!!!
MARC GASOL ANYONE???????????
People, do you think this trade can happen….Odom, Sasha, and someone else (except Ariza, Farmar, or Gasol) for Shaq???? Or am I just dreaming and desperate???
Man i hate the month of JANUARY… Its $hit… Last year same month as well. Just when he is starting to play better. This is not fair.
What would the celticz do if they lose Garnet. How about the Cavs without Ilgauskas for the whole season? The Magic without Howard? Or the Spurs without Duncan?
Lakers (adversity reigns):
Magic – groin pull (87-88)
Magic – hamstring (88-89)
BScott – hamstring (88-89)
Worthy – broken leg (82-83)
Bynum – knee (07-08)
Bynum – knee (08-09)
Now, its the curse of Chick, what was it b4?
UPDATE: they just interviewed AB and he said its not as bad as the last knee injury and he can walk on it (but they want him to not put too much pressure on it yet)
he was smiling throughout the interview which is a good sign so hopefully he’ll be back soon.
lets all cross our fingers.
If Bynum isn’t back at 100% before finals, we are toast
Cool.. at least he is smiling =)
Weird thing is, Drew got hurt tripping over Odom last year an now he’s with Kobe falling into him. What’s up with the Laker player’s hurting each other. Stop it please.
everyone go to your local church and start giving up all your money and start praying!!! get well soon bynumite!!!!
Hi guys. Please be positive and refrain from doubting. It’s the Law of Attraction. Positive attracts Positive forces. May the Positive forces be with Andrew! Keep it up Drew! We’re pulling for you!
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reminds of what a guy named Andrew from last January, after he’d hurt his knee against the Grizzlies, he was walking and talking fine after the game, little did he know, he was gonna miss the rest of the season
time to bring kwame back.
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wat u mean it is curse of chick???
My friend says it’s either an MCL or a hyperextension. I just hope it’s not serious. When you’re a big dude like Andrew is, knees have to support a lot of weight.
This sucks
anyone think maybe it’s Karma payback for the flagrant Foul
“Gerald Wallace has been released from a Los Angeles hospital after being treated for a partially collapsed lung that resulted from a flagrant foul in a game this week against the Lakers.”
Now you think maybe Bynum will probably miss about the same number of games Wallace misses. Karma doesnt take more or less from you, just exactly what you took from the other person. I am a Laker fan too but I think this was freaky how it happened so soon after what Andrew did to Wallace. I don’t suppose you diehard laker knuckleheads will see it this way but i do. Life is more spiritual than it is physical. Let this run it’s course. Drew will be better for it. I just hope he gets it.
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LOL.
mmmm.
last time i checked the law of attraction said that opposites attract…
thats too funny.
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I don’t buy that at all. If it’s any kind of tear AB is gonna be out much longer than Gerald Wallace. Plus the flagrant foul wasn’t even done in malice, it was an accident. How can we spin something like this and say he had it coming.
I TOLD YOU GUYS WE SHOULD HAVE TRADED BYNUM. HE IS A CHOKER AND IS INJURY PRONE. KOBE BARELY TOUCHED HIM. IF I WAS KOBE I WOULD BE PISSED AT BYNUM AND YELLING THE WORD SOFTIE. WE BLEW IT WHEN WE COULD HAVE GOTTEN A MUCH BETTER CENTER FOR BYNUM
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Yes!!! I agree 100% couldn’t of said it better. Please let’s give a prayer for Andrew Bynum for a speedy recovery and it not to be as serious as it looked. I already did my part this evening.
***************LAKERNATION LET’S STAND TOGETHER*********************
fucking bitch…why bynum…
this is curse…why always in the game of grizzlies,bynum gets his injuries..
LET’s PREAY,IT WORKS
believe in God
…why bynum…why?..i think gerald wallace prays about what happened
this is curse…why always in the game of grizzlies,bynum gets his injuries..
LET’s PREAY,IT WORKS
believe in God
We need you Bynum. Fast heal the beast!
the irony is just too painful…against the grizzlies in the month of january again? and to the knee? wow…right when the guy starts playing like a beast he gets screwed
HOWEVER….
everyone in the nation forgets that we made it to the finals last year without him..no crossing our fingers, we can hope he’ll come back and even if he doesnt, kobe pau odom and the rest of the team are playing better than ever…keep your head up
NOO0O0O0OO0!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SHIT NOOOOO
His knee did seem like it was slightly bent at the time of impact and Phil reported that he wasn’t putting his full weight on it at the time of the collision. It looked like Bynum was getting ready to jump for the rebound, and at least was aware of a barelling Kobe coming somewhere towards his position. From the video it wasn’t planted down locked, and his foot wasn’t fully on the ground, so Kobe’s full momentum got absorbed a bit, it could have been worse, and it could have been the same knee as last time.
At the locker room interview Bynum appeared to be in an upbeat mood about the pain and said it didn’t feel like as bad as last time, that he COULD put weight on it, and that they gave him a crutch to use regardless.
Now, if it is a sprained/hyperextended knee, this would mean about a month of recovery and another few weeks of getting back to form. At least he’s shown that he COULD be putting all together and return to dominating form over the last couple of games, much like last year.
If it’s an ACL/MCL ligament, that will mean a year.
If it’s anything else, it will be whatever it is. At least if he can walk without any immediate horrible pain, its looking better than looking worse.
Now, on a side note:
They pointed out at the post-game:
January 13, against Grizzlies, left knee.
January 31, against Grizzlies, right knee.
Reverse the date and the opposite limb.
And what are the chances it happens to the same guy?
In my opinion, this doesn’t feel like a ‘freak’ coincidence, but more like the deliberate work of a small-powered ‘entity’ working behind the scenes, using some sort of ‘power’ alignment of the dates/numbers/vibes to achieve a goal that’s normally beyond its power capabilities – (which to us in this dimension appears like ‘bad luck’ to Bynum/Lakers/Laker fans)
The Lakers CAN continue this pace without Bynum, however they need to pick up their defense. Of course, ideally we’d want Big Drew to be in the lineup, of course, especially for the playoffs. The Laker scoring and sync is going to pretty much remain effective and efficient, they need to work harder on the defensive end because now we don’t have a shot blocker/shot alterer guarding the paint.
-Dracul
The Fact that he could walk is already with me i am convinced that he will return this season.
if we called him superman he wouldnt get hurt…
bynumite!
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Also, one was in LA and the other was in Memphis.
i say lakers front office don’t tell anyone he’s better, then have him come in on a wheelchair for the celtics game then just spring out from it and slam the celts for 40 points!
THATS IT FANS>>>SAME AS LAST YEAR>>>HOPEFULLY WE WILL WIN NEXT YEAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
DE JA VU ALL OVER AGAIN!!
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what are you talking about? a couple? he missed 21…
if you watch the replay Derek Fisher is praying for him and even lays his hand on Bynums foot and pras for him while he is being tended to…. it was cool to catch that.
moving forward … lets hope it isnt serious and I would not mind one bit if Bynum sits out future games against the Grizzlies. its not like we need him to beat them.
also i bet charlotte fans are crying karma on this one…
Last year, he had a bone bruise (extremely painful) with a displaced knee cap.
A torn ACL would not cause significant pain, especially if ur not putting any pressure on it.
Hope for the best, but be ready for the worst.
P.S. Karl Malone – sprained knee (03-04)
P.P.S. Curse of Chick http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sports-related_curses#Curse_of_Chick_Hearn
WHY COULDNT HE GET THE SAME INJURY AS PAUL PIERCE IN THE FINALS???
I MEAN I REMEMBER HIM MAKING A BIGGER SCENE OUT OF IT AND WE ALL REMEMBER THE WHEELCHAIR, BUT 20 MIN LATER HE RUNS ON THE COURT N DRAINS A CPL THREES!
Y CANT WE HAVE THAT LUCK ON OUR SIDE?
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
I cant belibe it!!!
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Remember that Horry 3 to beat the Kings? How about that Fisher shot with .04 ?
I would say the Lakers have actually had some decent luck.
-Dracul
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Yeah? Why us erytime??? WHY?????? WHYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY???
Kobe’s face after was priceless. It was like “NOOOOOOOOOOO WHAT HAVE I DONE!??”
That’s the whole season down the drain. You could see it on Kobe and Phil’s face. This team without Bynum is the same as last year and we all know what happened last year.
Gasoft couldn’t hold down the paint last year! What makes you think he can do it this year?!?!? Anytime it gets physical he folds!!
I pray its nothing major. Get well soon Bynum. We need YOU!!!
Even if we were in game 7 of the Finals, Andrew Bynum won’t come back into the game like Paul Pierce. BECAUSE THIS INJURY IS REAL!
PLEASE GOD NO..
karma is a female dog.
fuckheads
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Last year Andrew injured it against the Grizzlies….coincidence or conspiracy??
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I am talking about this season. He missed like 6-7 games
I can’t believe some of you are blaming this to “Karma” and “small-powered entities”.
People is just stupid.
Dammit Kobe. jk. Pray for bynum.
wow! i didn’t see the game at all, but when i checked for the box scores, i knew that bynum got injured. he had no points and only played a little more than 5 minutes.
can i just say that bynum should never ever play in memphis again!!!!
and if he does play, will his teammates please stay the fcuk away from him? the first time was LAME-O’s foot and now it’s kobe flying into him! WTF!!!
wow people need to calm down..we made it to the finals last year without bynum….i doubt this injury will be as bad as last years
ITS TONIGHT…. OR MONDAY MORNING NOT MONDAY EVENING
The New York Associated Press (AP) stated the results would come tonight. Just giving you guys a heads up.
got my fingers crossed for you andrew! keep your head up lakers!
Such a horrible nickname. Just stick to Bynum everyone, don’t listen to these fools. His nickname will not be Bynumite
Here’s a question. In the future, when we play memphis again, do you sit Bynum due to superstition? Hah, wouldn’t that be something.
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MAYBE GOD IS MAD THAT GASOL CROSSED HIMSELF DURIN THE BOBCATS GAME, WE LOST THAT ONE AND THEN THIS HAPPENS. i dont think god likes to be disturbed for sports.
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haha
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I agree with you dude,(TripleOcho)100%!
Bynumite is so kidish! …Could be a reflection of the prevailing mentality of The Nation!
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haha
update!?!?
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Law_of_Attraction
check it for yourself dude, again.
kobe’s face says it all…
I feel so bad for you guys…
have a lil’ faith fellas.
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Don’t worry about us. Are you ok with your collapsed lung and broken rib. I know you only collapsed 40% of your lung, but can you breathe ok?
When are we gonna find out???????? I can’t take this anymore!!!!!!!!!
I HAVE BYNUM ON MY FANTASY TEAM AND IT SAID NEW YORK REPORTS THAT HE WILL BE OUT 6 WEEKS BUT DOESN’T SAY THE SEVERITY OF THE INJURY
I think maybe we should try putting Chris in there. He brings size and will block up the lane with Pau. Bynum is the real deal and brings offense and D, but with Chris just focussing on D and letting Kobe, Pau and Fish run the offense, I think this may work
Maybe we should put Chris in there now with Bynum out 8 to 12 weeks with the torn Mcl. He has plenty of experience as a center and although he isn’t that effective scoring..he will cause problems for the Celtics to get in the lane…thats where they had problems at christmas and this thursday there will prob do the same thing to us that they did in the finals. I say put in Chris