Andrew Bynum Finally Practices With 76ers

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The long and protracted wait by the 76ers to get center Andrew Bynum on the floor ended Friday as the center participated in a spirited practice, according to multiple sources.

According to at least two of the sources, Bynum, who has been working out with coaches and team medical personnel exclusively, participated in a five-on-five scrimmage with teammates. Just how long the scrimmage lasted was unknown.

This is a huge step for Bynum and the Sixers, who have just 30 games remaining in the regular season, including Saturday's game with the defending champion Miami Heat, winners of nine straight. For both parties, the most important element now is to see how Bynum's knees react in the coming days.

Earlier this week, Bynum, who has been recovering from bilateral bone bruises and weakened cartilage in both knees, told reporters that he thought he might be able to begin practicing with his teammates in one or two weeks. He also has said that he had ramped up his activity in recent days.

However, if Bynum does not experience any pain on Saturday, there exists, according to one source, the possibility that he could resume practicing sooner. Oftentimes, practicing 5-on-5 is the final step for an injured player before he plays in actual games.


The Sixers have exercised extreme caution with Bynum since acquiring the 7-foot, 300-pound center in a 12-player, four-team trade in August. Bynum, who spent the first seven years of his career with the Los Angeles Lakers, earned second-team all-NBA honors last season after averaging 18.7 points on 55.8 percent shooting. He also averaged 11.8 rebounds and 1.9 blocks.

He is making $16.8 million this season.

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[Luke Cage]

i have an interesting reply to this article. if you want to see it go to the 76ers thread.

 

[Mandizi]

$16.8 million for not a single minute of play. Must be nice.

If he doesn't play a single game this year, no team (including Philly) should give him more a than one-two year incentive-based deal. His knees CANNOT be trusted.

 

[YaBoy]

i have an interesting reply to this article. if you want to see it go to the 76ers thread.

 

[Reggie]

He's just gonna use these last two months to showcase himself to teams for free agency. I don't think he necessarily cares about coming back and helping the Sixers make the playoffs.

 

[Leasy]

He's just gonna use these last two teams to showcase himself to teams for free agency. I don't think he necessarily cares about coming back and helping the Sixers make the playoffs.

Bingo I believe he didnt want to be here.

 

[Reggie]

Bingo I believe he didnt want to be here.

I've come to believe that too. The only question is who will be the team that probably gives him a max contract.

 

[Leasy]

I've come to believe that too. The only question is who will be the team that probably gives him a max contract.

Some dumb GM in the league he is the last of the big men left.

Sixers need to start a plan b which will be looking into the free agents next year and firing Doug Collins.

 

[BROWARD]

He's going to Boston

 

[Easy-E]

D-Rose gon' htthe court before him

 

[Arcavian]

i have an interesting reply to this article. if you want to see it go to the 76ers thread.

thanks for the preview :kd:

 

[hayesc0]

Some dumb GM in the league he is the last of the big men left.

Sixers need to start a plan b which will be looking into the free agents next year and firing Doug Collins.

why would they fire doug collins

 

[kingofnyc]

practice WHAT!!!
bowling

 

[Jack Martinez]

Bynum need 2 come back home to L.A.

That's my center breh.

 

[Trojan 24]

Bynum gonna come back, sneak the 6ers into the playoffs, average 35 and 15

against the Heat, and have about 5 teams offer him the max,