| 3/18/2013 9:05:00 PM |
Description: Howard Eskin from Fox 29 in Philadelphia reports that 76ers center Andrew Bynum is headed to New York for season-ending surgery on both of his knees. | Insight: This trade has to go down as one of the worst in league history. Philadelphia traded away Andre Iguodala and Nikola Vucevic for Bynum and now he might never play a single game for them. Jason Richardson came over in that trade as well and he also suffered a season-ending knee injury. At this point it looks like Bynum's career could be in jeopardy. It would be a miracle if he made it back in time for the start of the 2013-14 campaign. | | |
| 3/1/2013 4:52:00 PM |
Description: Andrew Bynum's latest setback -- swelling in his right knee -- has him doubting whether he'll play this season. SOURCE: Tom Moore, Phillyburbs.com | Insight: Bynum said that he isn't going to risk his long-term health by playing this season. He's dealing with issues in both knees, including a possible degenerative condition. Fantasy owners can cut him loose. | | |
| 2/28/2013 11:16:00 AM |
Description: ESPN's Skip Bayless said on Wednesday's episode of "First Take" that a source inside the 76ers organization told him that the most recent MRI on Andrew Bynum's knees showed "degeneration," meaning they will never return to full strength. | Insight: Bayless is an analyst and not an NBA insider with connections so take this report with a grain of salt. Bynum's knee problems are well documented but he will likely still receive a large contract as a free agent this summer. All it takes is one team willing to take a chance, and we think there will be several. As for this season, if Bynum does return it will only be for 10-15 games. | | |
| 2/23/2013 7:17:00 PM |
Description: Philadelphia coach Doug Collins said that center Andrew Bynum (knees) "looked like a guy who didn't play in nine months" after Bynum practiced Friday with the team. SOURCE: Chris Vito, Delaware County Times | Insight: Bynum has been working out with coaches and team medical personnel exclusively so taking part in a five-on-five scrimmage Friday is a big step forward. However, the Sixers won't practice again this week with six games between today and next Sunday, so we might not see Bynum until the second week of March. | | |
| 2/23/2013 5:57:00 PM |
Description: Philadelphia center Andrew Bynum (knees) practiced Friday with the team. SOURCE: Philadelphia Inquirer | Insight: Bynum has been working out with coaches and team medical personnel exclusively so this is a potentially big step forward. The Sixers have just 29 games remaining after Saturday's tilt with Miami, so the time is running out for Bynum to make an appearance this season. The important thing will be seeing how Bynum's knee react in the coming days. | | |
| 1/28/2013 10:18:00 AM |
Description: Philadelphia center Andrew Bynum could return to full practice status by the end of the week, according to a Philadelphia Inquirer report. | Insight: His target for return remains the All-Star break. Fantasy owners who have stashed him on the bench all season are hoping when he returns he can posted last season's numbers - 18.7 ppg, 11.8 rpg. So are the Sixers, who need an inside game to complement their outside game. | | |
| 1/22/2013 11:59:00 AM |
Description: Philadelphia center Andrew Bynum has been running on a treadmill and most recently working on shooting and post moves, reports Marc Narducci at philly.com. | Insight: He still hasn't done any lateral work, but no setbacks to date is a good thing. His target for return remains the All-Star break. Fantasy owners who have stashed him on the bench all season are hoping when he returns he can posted last season's numbers - 18.7 ppg, 11.8 rpg. | | |
| 1/16/2013 11:38:00 AM |
Description: Philadelphia center Andrew Bynum said he wasn't feeling much pain and hoped to be back around the All-Star break, according to a Philadelphia Inquirer report. | Insight: We're still not ready to say he's closing in on a return because we haven't seen him do any running. The Sixers are slumping and need the big man to return if they are going to have any chance of making the playoffs. | | |
| 12/21/2012 9:02:00 PM |
Description: Doctors have given Philadelphia center Andrew Bynum the go-ahead to step up his workouts as he continues to rehab his injured knee. | Insight: There's still no timetable for his return. We'll let you know when Bynum gets close to a return so you'll be able to snag him off the waiver wire. | | |
| 12/10/2012 10:03:00 AM |
Description: Sixers center Andrew Bynum's agent said the swelling in his client's knees is greatly reduced. SOURCE: philly.com | Insight: Bynum has bone bruises and weakened cartilage in both knees. While Bynum's agent isn't the most reliable source of information, we're looking for any inkling that the center might return this season. Bynum will have his knees reevaluated on Dec. 20. | | |
| 11/21/2012 6:54:00 PM |
Description: The Delaware News Journal is reporting that Sixers center Andrew Bynum may need to have season-ending knee surgery. | Insight: A decision on whether or not Bynum will need surgery should come within the next month. Either way, it doesn't look like we'll be seeing him on the hardwood anytime soon. | | |
| 11/18/2012 2:30:00 PM |
Description: ESPN's Brian Windhorst reports that Sixers center Andrew Bynum may have made his knee injury worse by bowling recently. | Insight: Bynum does not appear close to a return. For now, Kwame Brown (3.0 ppg, 3.3 rpg) will continue to start at center for Philadelphia. Brown offers almost no fantasy value. | | |
| 11/16/2012 6:42:00 PM |
Description: The news regarding 76ers center Andrew Bynum just keeps getting worse. Bynum said Friday that he's experienced a setback in his rehab and now has swelling in both knees. SOURCE: Chris Vito, Delaware County Daily Times | Insight: Bynum's timetable has already been reset twice. He's targeting Dec. 10 for a return to basketball activities but we aren't hopeful. The 76ers estimate that Bynum will need an additional 1-4 weeks for conditioning, training and practice before being able to resume playing significant minutes, so there's a good chance we won't see him make a fantasy impact until January, if at all this season. | | |
| 11/12/2012 12:57:00 PM |
Description: Philadelphia center Andrew Bynum (knee) saw Dr. David W. Altchek of New York's Hospital for Special Surgery on Nov. 5 and had his timetable to resume basketball activity extended by an additional three weeks. This is the second time he's had his healing period extended. SOURCE: NBA.com | Insight: Barring another setback, Bynum would be cleared to resume normal basketball activity by approximately Dec. 10. The 76ers estimate that Bynum will need an additional 1-4 weeks for conditioning, training and practice before being able to resume playing significant minutes, so there's a good chance we won't see him make a fantasy impact until January. | | |
| 10/31/2012 2:55:00 PM |
Description: Philadelphia center Andrew Bynum's recovery from a right knee injury has gone slower than expected and he'll miss the season opener. | Insight: The 76ers said Bynum won't play again until he's completely pain-free, but at least he's begun "low-impact conditioning." No schedule for his return has been announced. | | |
| 10/24/2012 5:00:00 PM |
Description: Philadelphia center Andrew Bynum's recovery from a right knee injury has gone slower than expected and it looks like he'll be a longshot to play in next week's season opener. | Insight: The 76ers said Bynum won't play again until he's completely pain-free. Kwame Brown will probably start at the five while Bynum is out. | | |
| 10/1/2012 1:10:00 PM |
Description: Marc Stein is reporting that newly acquired Sixers center Andrew Bynum will not participate in any basketball activites for three weeks. He will be allowed to do conditioning drills. | Insight: Bynum went to Germany and had a restorative procedure similar to the one Kobe Bryant and Alex Rodriguez recently underwent. It's likely that the 76ers are just being extra careful, but it is worth paying attention to before you use a top-15 pick on Bynum. | | |
| 9/25/2012 7:47:00 PM |
Description: According to 76ers beat writer Tom Moore, Philadelphia GM Tony DiLeo said center Andrew Bynum came back from getting knee injections in Germany and said he feels "very good." | Insight: Bynum had a restorative procedure similar to the one Kobe Bryant and Alex Rodriguez recently underwent. The procedure won't affect his status for training camp. With the Sixers, Bynum will have a chance to be the No. 1 option for the first time in his career, making him a good bet to top his career numbers from a season ago. | | |
| 8/13/2012 9:49:00 PM |
Description: Philadelphia center Andrew Bynum is scheduled to undergo a minor knee operation in Germany next month. | Insight: The 76ers don't expect the surgery to affect Bynum's availablity for the start of the regular season. | | |
| 8/10/2012 9:43:00 PM |
Description: Center Andrew Bynum is the newest member of the Philadelphia 76ers. He was shipped to the Sixers Friday as part of a four-team trade that brought center Dwight Howard to the Los Angeles Lakers. | Insight: Bynum will be asked to carry more of the scoring burden in Philadelphia than he did when he was alongside Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol in Los Angeles. As the focal point of the 76ers' offense, it's reasonable to expect the 24-year-old to reach 20 ppg next season. | | |
