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Maybe Andrew Bynum was on to something when he referred to Kobe Bryant as "Kobe Nash , " a passing reference to Phoenix guard Steve Nash .

How do you think the Lakers performed? Was it a good sign to see Kobe back in the lineup? What's your take on the progress of Andrew Bynum?

Andrew Bynum had to be carried off the court after Kobe drove and was tripped up where he collided in to Bynum's knee.

Lakers center Andrew Bynum has not been cleared for full practices or to play and is doubtful for the start of the playoffs.

So maybe all these injuries (Bynum, Mihm and now Ariza) are just another chance for these Lakers to prove how much they've grown.

Now Bynum looms as a huge question mark for the team heading into training camp. Will he be ready to go?

Just a few years ago, in a game between the Lakers and the Heat, Bynum made his presence felt in just a mere 30 seconds of play.

With all of his talented gifts and hard work, Bynum has perhaps the best offensive arsenal of any NBA center in today's game.

Andrew Bynum: I never really felt pressure, but I knew it was there, just because I'm on a team with a history of great centers.

"We have a lot of talent on this team, " Bynum said. "The big focus this year is going to be on the defensive end. "

On one play, Gasol tried to pass to Bynum for an alley-oop dunk, but the ball bounced off the front of the rim.

Synopsis : The defending conference champs seem to be in good shape with a healthy Kobe and Bynum. But will they make a move with Odom?

Even as a rookie, Bynum showed he had tenacity and grit, muscle and speed, and tons of potential oozing out of him.

I'm not enamored at the idea of him playing a major role all season, but "Minerals" should help hold down the fort as Bynum recovers.

this time , however , he wished bynum the best , adding : " we ' re a championship - caliber team with him in the lineup . "

It was good enough to contend amid the incredibly close top nine teams in the West until Bynum went down with a knee injury in January.

Kupchak said the Lakers would press ahead with the players already on their roster and hope Bynum returns sooner rather than later.

Jackson considers it unfair to ask Bynum, still developing as a center at 21, to execute a face-up game at power forward on a regular basis.

Andrew Bynum began to blossom before our very eyes, posting double digits in points and rebounds , night in and night out.

Simply put, a healthy and effective Bynum puts LA into a class of its own.

The early-season blossoming of Andrew Bynum transformed the Lakers from a win-some-lose-some outfit into a legitimate contender.

Bynum has the size, speed, and potential to become an all-star, but his health problems have halted any sort of major progress.

It's safe to say it has paid off, with Bynum, 22, looking at a possible All-Star appearance in two months.

For the last three games, Lakers center Andrew Bynum has been coming alive, showing signs that his game just might be on the rebound.

Andrew Bynum He's out for the next seven weeks because of a knee injury, but his rapid development has made Kobe a happy camper.

He felt the Lakers were deflated following the news Bynum would be absent for eight weeks, not to mention their recent frequency of play.

But as the soft-spoken Bynum reminded me, that decision comes with a fairly heavy price.

It was early January all over again, with a healthy Andrew Bynum dominating the middle and the Lakers winning with ease.

The newsworthy part came afterward, in an on-court interview with KCAL TV, in which he talked about injured center Andrew Bynum.

Bynum said there was no swelling in the knee, but acknowledged it was painful.

"I knew what he was going to say, I had no problem with it, " Bynum said.

Even though Bynum has missed a lot of time during the past two seasons, he is still good enough to be this high on the list.

Bynum was quickly becoming one of the best centers in the NBA, and Trevor's athleticism gave the Lakers weapons that are unmatched.

When Bynum was beaten around the basket, another fan shouted out a challenge.

Sunday night, the Magic was clearly attacking Lakers center Andrew Bynum, trying to get the 7-footer in foul trouble.

It's not as if the Lakers needed the reminder, but Andrew Bynum supplied one anyway.

Andrew Bynum returned to the starting lineup after coming off the bench in the last two games against Utah.

Bynum confirmed as much after Monday's practice, during which he ran on one of the team's machines with 30 pounds of weight on his back.

For Bynum, it's a different season, a different knee and a different injury, a torn ligament as opposed to a dislocated kneecap.

What is unusual, or unheard of, is to see an overweight, unfocused young man like Bynum turn behaviorally on a dime.

After Jim saw Bynum in a workout, he said, 'This is someone we must have, no ifs, andes or buts.

Just as Shaq excelled because he had both the body and the mind-set to use his body, so it is with Bynum.

Pau Gasol and Andrew Bynum weren't effective together in the front court Thursday at Save Mart Center.

Bynum's previous injury, the dislocated kneecap, was more serious and may reflect a tendency toward that type of injury, DiNubile said.

Bynum had hoped to return to action during the playoffs, but setbacks caused him to eventually undergo surgery instead.

Bynum typically hands the ball off to a teammate instead of throwing it down court , Abdul-Jabbar said.

Kobe Bryant said he has told Bynum that the most important thing is for him to take his time.

Bynum was hurt when he came down on teammate Lamar Odom's left foot after reaching back for a rebound with 8: 52 left in the third quarter.

"They were undermanned and we were able to take advantage of them, " Bynum said.

With the Rockets' defense keying on Bryant, Pau Gasol, Odom and perhaps even Bynum, Ariza may find himself open in this series as well.

But frankly, he's bench-ridden far too often to be considered an elite talent -- Bynum has missed 160 games over his six-year career.

But Bynum hasn't played in the last 13 games, and has a strong history of taking a while to return to full form following aninjury.

We can use a big guy, but we anticipate Andrew (Bynum) is going to be back and give us some help in the last month of the season.

With just Chris Mihm as a true Center backing up Andrew Bynum, Mbenga would be a great investment.

In "Los Angeles Times" interview, said Bynum, the fourth of his career last season's goal is to become an All-Star team.

Bynum suffered a dislocated left kneecap on Sunday and will be sidelined for at least eight weeks.

Because as talented as Bynum is, I'd hate to think his destiny is to end up a hockey goon.

Often, Pau Gasol is the big man on the court with the Lakers reserves. But this time, Bynum had the honors.

Andrew Bynum: Running track. Hitting the weights. That's pretty much it. Basketball stuff, I did with him and Gerald Wilkins.

Throw in a healthy Andrew Bynum, and there is no reason for the Lakers not to win the whole damn 'ship.

Andrew Bynum has gotten off to a fast start in the preseason after being plagued by knee problems during the Laker championship run.

Bynum is one of the better talents in the NBA . . . when healthy.

Celtics and Lakers will occupy the top two positions Union, as Bynum's return and the departure of Posey , the Lakers a little advantage.

Los Angeles Lakers They should be better with a healthy Andrew Bynum, but can Odom defend at small forward?

Bynum blocked Kevin Durant 's shot. He stole the ball from point guard Earl Watson .

Bynum had natural talent, if not always it seemed motivation.

Lamar Odom has proven his worth as a starter and more importantly as an NBA Playoff starter. Andrew Bynum has not.

Shouldn't Bynum rest that knee this summer instead of participating in heavy workouts five days a week?

When Bynum's recovery ran into trouble, he turned to a second doctor who reportedly also opposed suturing .

And what do you know, Bynum showed up. The missing piece.

For the flat roof, roof rooms for shelter, moon and west commissioner of the seventh month (miss Andrew bynum seven elder sister), etc.

After all, Bynum was Jim Buss' discovery, his pet project and believes Bynum will ultimately resonate as the son's personal Lakers legacy.

Bynum has spent the last few weeks scrimmaging at the Lakers' practice facility, looking fine.

Even without Bynum, Pau Gasol is versatile enough to slide to the center position while Odom takes care of power forward duties.

That is about the only way the Jazz can beat them, if the Lakers feed Bynum and Gasol Utah will have no good answers.

What matters is that Bynum was dissatisfied by his unspectacular production . . . and responded by doing more work.

Against the Clippers Wednesday, Bynum tied his career high with 17 rebounds before he was pulled in the closing minutes for Odom.

When Bynum returns, will he come off the bench or, less likely, jump back into the starting lineup?

More important, Bynum knows he has to guard against being too excited to the point it affects his play.

Phil Jackson is now a grandfather of three, and that's not even counting Andrew Bynum and Jordan Farmar.

DEKE! ! ! just stuffs the ball right in bynum's hand. just nasty.

The latest injury to Andrew Bynum probably has more to do with bad karma than inherently bad knees, medical experts said Tuesday.

Like Bynum, Gasol is also listed as doubtful for today's game -- or "very doubtful, " as he put it.

"No, I didn't even know, " answered Bynum lightheartedly . "Now that you mention it I wish I would have played. "

Even the two 7-footers, Pau Gasol and Andrew Bynum, were not especially imposing in their nine minutes on the court together.

Andrew Bynum's foul on Charlotte's Gerald Wallace was upgraded from a Flagrant-1 to a more serious Flagrant-2, but he will not be suspended.

"My teammates got me the ball, finally got me the ball down low, " Bynum said.

The counter involving Bynum is lobs over the top or quickly swinging to opposite block.

Bynum, 21 and just getting started, essentially played Duncan, 32 and a two-time Most Valuable Player, to a draw.

Bynum suffered a left knee cap injury that eventually required season-ending surgery. So all he could do was sit on the bench and watch.

The Lakers also enjoyed the return of center Andrew Bynum, who didn't play after mid- January last season due to a knee injury.

Should Bynum remain healthy through the coming year and playoffs, Lakers fans will probably be celebrating a three-peat in June.

The Lakers announced today that center Andrew Bynum will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his left knee this week.

However, they will face what Jackson calls "a large order" in reintegrating Bynum when he returns in a month or so.

Add Andrew Bynum and Vlad Radmanovic to the mix and the Kings would certainly have to be interested.

Life without the injured Andrew Bynum and Pau Gasol has often been harrowing . And there's no telling when that will change.

The help came from several teammates, especially Andrew Bynum until the 20-year-old center was hit with a season-ending knee injury Jan.

Bryant is taking an active interest in tutoring Bynum, but the education needs to take place on the court and in the clutch.

Gasol and Bynum have obliterated front courts that have consisted of Dwight Howard, Amare Stoudemire, Carlos Boozer, and Kevin Garnett.

In his brief stint this year, Andrew Bynum took another big step towards becoming a very good center in this league.

Bynum, however, won't be returning from a torn medial collateral ligament in his right knee any time soon.

Bynum continues to be plagued by injuries and can't be counted on early in the season . . .

Andrew Bynum: Kareem has been the biggest help to me. We work out before practices, defensively, and offensive moves.

Andrew Bynum seemed poised to become the system's dominant big man until his injury.

Bynum is not an overpowering athlete, but he has learned that his long arms can reach the rim quicker than defenders often realize.

Odom could have realized the same kind of long-term security Bynum did Thursday afternoon.

Andrew Bynum has become the last line of defense for the Lakers, their anchor.

There remains some hope Bynum will get back in early April.

Now, the Lakers can dream of next season when Bynum will finally join Gasol in their long-anticipated frontcourt tandem.

"If and when [Andrew Bynum] is back, which we anticipate, it will be a different team entirely, " Jackson said.

Supposedly, team doctors wanted Bynum to "suture" the knee, reportedly a standard practice after MCL surgery.

not surprisingly , pj described this game as a good challenge for andrew bynum.

Bynum would play center, with Gasol shifting to power forward from center and Odom moving to small forward from power forward.

When Bynum went down for the count, Kobe's (and the Lakers') spirits were quickly revived with the arrival of Pau Gasol.

Bynum put off having offseason surgery on his right knee so he could play -- and we're not talking about playing basketball.

Kwame coming back and fighting Bynum for minutes will help their intensity at center.

In fact, Buss has made something clear within the Lakers, sources say: Bynum is untouchable in trade talks.

Long illness Cheng Yi Xiaoaonier indicated that Bynum must first have the patience to his knee.

Bynum will definitely undergo a procedure to repair torn cartilage in his right knee.

Bynum's injury comes at a time when the faith from Bryant not only has been substantive, but at times overwhelming.

The Lakers are relying on Andrew Bynum to anchor their defense in the stretch run and through the playoffs.

At times, moving under the basket, slicing through two defenders for a layup, Bynum looked good.

Bynum could then sign an offer sheet with another team, though the Lakers have the right to match that offer and retain him through 2013-14.

The Lakers play at the fifth fastest pace in the NBA and Bynum is a beneficiary of their style and speed.

Bynum, who had 17 rebounds and six blocked shots in the Lakers win over Charlotte, has come on strong since the All-Star break.

On the other hand, Bynum's camp doesn't want him to be rushed back for the team's benefit at his own long-term expense.

Bynum produced his fourth double-double in five games, this time coming up with a season-high-tying 18 points and 10 rebounds.

Bynum will be a pivotal part of what the Lakers do against the Jazz.

Players as talented as Bynum must learn that their teams need them in games and not on the bench sitting with foul issues.

For Bynum it will be different because he doesn't have to come in as a starter with Gasol being there .

First and foremost, Abdul-Jabbar has been imploring Bynum to take advantage whenever Kobe Bryant gets double-teamed.

I'm not sure why Bynum opted to go later in the month, but I wouldn't worry about it.

There is no uncertainly in Bynum's mind about his ability to work with Gasol, a fellow 7-footer.

True, it was Bynum's choice to enter the NBA. So, no, he should not be coddled .

But Zen master Jackson indicated that Bynum must place the multi-energy in the training, must learn to never say die.

bynum ' s rehabilitation has proceeded under a news blackout , prompting rumors that he wouldn ' t be back this season.

He has about 2 more good years in him. Even if he is good for only one more year, Bynum is fully ready by then for 35 mpg.

I think I focused so much on (Pau) Gasol and (Andrew) Bynum to where he sneaked in there and got 19 boards.

Bynum gives LA shot-blocking, energy, low-post scoring and -- most importantly -- hope.

This, by the way, being the same Bynum they steadfastly refused to part with for Kidd in February.

This, by the way, being the same Bynum they steadfastly refused to part with for Kidd in February.

Either without Bynum or an effective and healthy Bynum, LA has a greater potential to lose playoff series.

In Bynum's chosen field, we're talking about more shots , more weights, more video study, more thinking.

Besides his defensive game, Andrew Bynum has an enormous potential on the offensive end.

His injury wasn't as much serious as simply difficult to play through, especially compared to Bynum's other injuries.

"Drew got some big, man-sized rebounds in that contest, " Lakers coach Phil Jackson said of Bynum.

The Lakers were playing their first game without injured center Andrew Bynum.

"I think if my activity stays high like that, " Bynum said, "it's going to be tough for us to lose. "

A lot of spacing issues we all thought about with both Gasol and Bynum on the team would actually help us on defense, in this regard.

Though he was active all night, filling in aptly for a limited Andrew Bynum, the third quarter was when LO shined on the biggest stage.

While Kobe's been Kobe, how good has Gasol been since Andrew Bynum went down against Memphis?

Andrew Bynum can go from teammate to teammate, leaping high and giving chest-bumps.

His guys, Brown and Bynum, are the untouchables now.

Andrew Bynum tied his career high of 17 rebounds Wednesday night against the Clippers.

But Kobe has two seven-footers at his disposal in Pau Gasol and Andrew Bynum.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar deserves much praise for Bynum's development.

Meanwhile, pushed by Bynum and Jiasuoer to backless stool mat's on Odom looks like also gradually adapted own new role.

Now this Bynum injury. Does that leave you distraught again? Even-keeled?

Plus, Bynum should be back with about 10 games to go in regular season.

But the Lakers still provide an answer in Pau Gasol and Andrew Bynum, a battle-tested duo.

This season, Bynum went down again, to another knee injury, but once again the Lakers didn't miss a beat.

But the team has the talent player, also has the outstanding giant, they have ability to fill the crack which Bynum misses .

In Bynum's defense, he seemed to get lost in the shuffle early.

I told Levy that if Bynum returns and Gasol moves to power forward, I see a championship run. Many of us do.

And while Bynum didn't avoid the knife, Oden, lest we forget, had dreaded microfracture surgery.

Bynum missed two preseason games because of a strained right rotator cuff and sore left hamstring, although he expects to play Tuesday.

Add Kwame Brown (or even Bynum) and Radmanovic, and neither team has any legitimate reason for saying nay.

However, according to Phil - Jackson said Bynum and Gasol has not really carried out the attack with.

"You don't want to come back when you're not ready, have your muscles shut down and do something really bad, " Bynum said.

Bynum could miss up to 12 weeks. Since Bynum's injury, Bryant - averaging 27. 6 points this season - is scoring 32. 4 points per game.

Bynum could miss up to 12 weeks. Since Bynum's injury, Bryant - averaging 27. 6 points this season - is scoring 32. 4 points per game.

That's a quote from Kobe about Andrew Bynum after Monday's game in Seattle.

Just don't refer to Bynum and Gasol as the twin towers.

Is there room in the frontcourt for both Pau Gasol and Andrew Bynum ?

Before Bynum's injury, he was second in the league in total dunks.

Bring Bynum off the bench.

With Bynum in the middle and 7-0 Pau Gasol at forward, the Lakers figure to improve significantly in rebounding and shot blocking.

Add Bynum and this is far from being a bad idea for both teams.

Bynum has yet to engage in a full practice.

Bynum is now averaging 22. 3 points in three exhibition games.

Bynum has yet to engage in a full practice.

Bynum is now averaging 22. 3 points in three exhibition games.

Much is expected of Bynum, who wasn't a factor in last spring's title run after missing 32 games.

The Lakers will take a healthy Bynum as soon as they can, what with the frenetic Western Conference standings.

And how many dunks will Bynum get if defenses try to double-team Gasol from the weak side with Bynum's defender?

Bynum is a good guy. He works hard, everyone likes him, his presence in this town could one day be as big as that new body.

Bynum was hurt in the first quarter of Saturday night's win at Memphis.

Yet, despite all of these variables that will need to work in LA's favor in order to succeed, the biggest key to the season is Andrew Bynum.

Now, Jim Buss has two guys in the franchise: Brown andAndrew Bynum (notes).

Bynum can now score from almost anywhere inside the 3-point line by using just one dribble to get to the rim. Or escape trouble.

The best news is the return of 7 -foot , 285 -pound Andrew Bynum, who sustained a season - ending knee injury Jan.

Which was understandable and perfectly logical at the time, we needed Bynum to compete with the elite teams.

I mean, that is Dwight Howard money, and Bynum is no Dwight Howard.

The Lakers are willing to exploit the situation, and it doesn't matter whether Gasol or Bynum gets the open shots.

Pau Gasol and Andrew Bynum had 10 rebounds apiece for Los Angeles.

The Lakers did that Friday night. They challenged Farmar, Bynum, Walton, each other, all of them.

Along with Bynum, Farmar has played an immense part in what felt like the unthinkable mere months ago.

Though he has never been a major threat offensively, Bynum is just 21-years-old and has shown remarkable potential as a post-man.

I understand that the Lakers will have Andrew Bynum back and Pau will be playing the power forward position.

Bynum was averaging 14 points and 8. 2 rebounds a game when he was injured. The Lakers are 16-4 in his absence.

3rd - Lakers big man Andrew Bynum only played 56 seconds in this quarter, sitting out after picking up his 4th foul .

Of course, I have a way to make sure reintroducing Bynum doesn't backfire on the Lakers: bring him off the bench.

Mac's driving HARD for the 4th straight game. He's getting serious. And please go to yao everytime. Bynum is a BUM.

Andrew Bynum was injured and the Lakers hadn't traded for Pau Gasol. Bryant led the way with 29 points but committed 9 turnovers.

The 7-0, 285-pound Bynum's injury brought back bad memories of last season for the Lakers.

Last year, it was his arrival from Memphis that saved L. A. 's year, after the season-ending knee injury to center Andrew Bynum.

Bynum, who was faced with foul trouble in the first half, came back strong to finish with 13 points.

Odom, Chris Mihm and Andrew Bynum each had 10 rebounds.

Bynum had only eight points and two rebounds in 22 minutes in the Lakers' 110-91 loss on Sunday.

Then Coach Phil Jackson goads the 7-footer by questioning whether he can trust Bynum's defense during crunch time.

Then Coach Phil Jackson goads the 7-footer by questioning whether he can trust Bynum's defense during crunch time.

Bynum had 18 points and 13 rebounds for Los Angeles.

Bynum's season lasted 35 games -- the most important 35 for the Lakers since Shaquille O'Neal left.

Should Bynum continue this type of production, it will be a huge jump from his totals last year of 14. 3 ppg. on 56% in field goal shooting.

During that month Bynum averaged over 17 ppg, 12 rpg, and 2 bpg on 70% shooting.

Bryant continues to drop hints he is satisfied, saying every day is "like Christmas" and that Bynum is the player he "prayed for. "

Bynum is the Lakers' third-leading scorer and second-leading rebounder this season, averaging 14. 0 points, 8. 2 rebounds and 1. 9 blocks.

Andrew Bynum has arrived as a serious contributor to the Lakers. How is he doing it? How can he continue to develop?

Andrew Bynum is shooting only 44. 4% after a 63. 6% effort last season. Derek Fisher is shooting 36. 6% and.

He averaged 13. 5 points and 9 rebounds. Bynum didn't play that season after Jan. 13 because of a left knee injury.

Bynum is third on the team in scoring (12. 2), second in rebounding (8. 2) and first in blocked shots (1. 87).

They have a great work ethic. I couldn't be more pleased with the development of (Andrew) Bynum.

"I'm kind of excited about not having to play that one, " Bynum said, grinning.

When the Lakers lost in the NBA Finals last year to Boston, Bynum didn't play because of a left knee injury that required surgery.

brown will replace bynum as the lakers ' center tonight

Original reports from the Lakers are that Bynum suffered a sprained right knee;