Lakers Announce Bynum out for Eight Weeks

Lakers star Andrew Bynum will be out of the game for eight weeks due to an knee injury, according to an article published Monday, Jan. 14 by the Los Angeles Times.

Losing Bynum, who had been averaging 13.1 points an d10.2 rebounds per game, is a major blow to the Lakers, who are preparing to take on the Seattle Supersonics this evening. Bynum, in pain due to his injury and in an effort to heal, stayed behind for MRI testing, according to the Times article.

The 20-year-old Lakers center injured  his kneecap during Sunday’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies and has suffered a subluxation of the knee- or when the kneecap is pulled toward the outside of the knee, according to the Times article. Bynum, who was providing much of the team momentum for their previous wins, will be a sore loss for the next two months.

Lakers fans shouldn’t get down though, and those who still haven’t been to a game at the Staples Center should be sure to book Lakers tickets at Stubhub.com for the next home game. Don’t miss out on any of the NBA action this season!

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