Philadelphia 76ers center Andrew Bynum plans to be back on the court a full week before the 2012-13 NBA season kicks off.
John N. Mitchell of The Philadelphia Inquirer reported the following:
The plan for Bynum's return to the court is for three days of practice beginning Oct. 24. Collins plans on a break for the Sixers on Oct. 27 and then practice the next three days before the team opens the season at home against Denver on Oct. 31.
Bynum has struggled with knee issues during the offseason, and the Sixers have taken precautionary measures to keep him healthy. Mitchell reports that Bynum will get an injection of Synvisc-One, a substance that treats osteoarthritis.
The All-Star center also underwent a platelet-enrichment procedure in Germany this summer to help with his condition. This is the same treatment that was used by his former teammate, Kobe Bryant.
The Sixers will be hoping the rest and remedies will help Bynum stay healthy after landing him in the offseason’s biggest trade. Bynum moved from the Los Angeles Lakers to the 76ers, while Dwight Howard landed in L.A. and Andre Iguodala left Philadelphia for De ...
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