Philadelphia 76ers’ center Andrew Bynum will undergo season-ending surgery on both of his knees that have kept him sideline all season. The 25-year-old Bynum, acquired as part of a blockbuster deal that sent Dwight Howard to the Los Angeles Lakers, is scheduled to have arthroscopic surgery on Tuesday, according to multiple media outlets. Dr. David Altchek [...]
76ers’ Andrew Bynum Considering Knee Surgery
March 4, 2013 | Posted by
Andrew Bynum is considering arthroscopic knee surgery that would end any chance of him playing this season for the Philadelphia 76ers, general manager Tony DiLeo said. Meanwhile, the organization has yet to decide whether to sign the one-time All-Star center when he becomes a free agent after this season. “He is Plan A,” DiLeo said. [...]
Philadelphia 76ers’ Andrew Bynum Experiences Setback
March 2, 2013 | Posted by
The Philadelphia 76ers and their fans may never see Andrew Bynum play in the team uniform as the center told reporters Friday that he experienced a four-to-five day setback after a drill. The 25-year-old Bynum, who is rehabbing from bone bruises in both knees, took part in a five-on-zero drill last week. The drill was the [...]
Andrew Bynum Vows to Play For 76ers This Season
February 20, 2013 | Posted by
Philadelphia 76ers center Andrew Bynum has yet to step onto the hardwood this season, but vowed on Tuesday that he would make his debut this year. “I’ll definitely be back sometime this year,” Bynum told a group of reporters on Tuesday. “I’m focused on getting back and being right versus trying to rush.” Bynum has [...]
Kyrie Irving Steals Three-Point Contest at NBA’s All-Star Weekend
February 17, 2013 | Posted by
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving entered Saturday’s NBA All-Star 3-Point Shootout as the dark horse to win the competition, but was able to edge out San Antonio Spurs lethal sharpshooter Matt Booner in the finals to take home the gold ball trophy. “I just wanted to go out and prove a point that I was [...]
Kobe: Clippers Could Contend For NBA Championship
January 4, 2013 | Posted by
Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant said the Los Angeles Clippers, longtime NBA doormats, are legitimate title challengers, as both teams prepare to battle each other Friday night in a game that could tell a lot about both squads. “Oh, for sure. For sure,” Bryant said after Thursday’s practice. “They’re definitely one of the top [...]
Kobe Bryant: I Stunted Andrew Bynum’s Growth
December 17, 2012 | Posted by
Prior to Sunday’s Los Angeles Lakers and Philadelphia 76ers game, Sixers center Andrew Bynum addressed reporters in his locker, stating that Kobe Bryant’s ball hogging ways limited his development on being one of the best centers in the NBA. ”I thought it really helped me a lot obviously at first, because he draws so much attention [...]
Philadelphia 76ers Andrew Bynum Out Indefinitely
November 25, 2012 | Posted by
Andrew Bynum was cleared to return to the Philadelphia 76ers to practice on Dec. 10, but the time table has now changed once again to being “out indefinitely”. Tony DiLeo, Sixers general manager, made the announcement Saturday that the team no longer has a timeline for Bynum’s return to the court. “Bottom line is Andrew [...]
Knee Problems Compounded For Sixers’ Andrew Bynum
November 17, 2012 | Posted by
Andrew Bynum, one of the key players in the mega-trade that involved three all-stars, said his left knee troubles have extended to his right knee, too , putting an even larger question mark over when he will actually play for the Philadelphia 76ers. Bynum — acquired by the Sixers in the four-team transaction that moved [...]
Andrew Bynum Could Miss 76ers’ Season Opener
October 25, 2012 | Posted by
Andrew Bynum could be sidelined for the Philadelphia 76ers‘ season-opener next week, as he continues to battle discomfort in his right knee. Bynum was scheduled to return to practice Wednesday after a three-week layoff due to a bone bruise he suffered during an offseason workout, which caused him to miss the entire preseason. Instead, the [...]
