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» Tuesday, March 19 2013

As it relates to the Orlando Magic, let’s just say that rookie GM Rob Hennigan won’t be getting fitted for glasses anytime soon. When Hennigan made the decision last August to pass on acquiring all-star center Andrew Bynum from the Los Angeles Lakers, it not only saved the Magic from a personnel and PR disaster, but it also likely helped to alter the future of the franchise. While that move would have qualified as an absolute stroke of genius from pro basketball lifers such as GMs Pat Riley, Donnie Walsh, Geoff Petrie or R.C. Buford, it’s especially impressive when you consider that Hennigan – the youngest GM in the NBA – had been on the job just six weeks. NBA.com

Los Angeles Lakers, Orlando Magic, Trade, Andrew Bynum, Dwight Howard, Rob Hennigan 

Bynum, who has not played all season, will undergo arthroscopic surgery on both knees. It will be performed by Dr. David Altchek, of the Hospital of Special Surgery in New York. "After many months of rehabilitation and consulting with numerous doctors, Andrew and the doctors treating him determined that this is the best course of action at this point," said Sixers general manager Tony DiLeo. "We will continue to monitor and evaluate his status moving forward." Philadelphia Inquirer

Philadelphia 76ers, Andrew Bynum, Injuries 

"I wish him a speedy recovery. It was a tough, tough season," Lakers forward Pau Gasol said. "He was finally having a good solid year — an outstanding year — and I wanted him to re-establish himself and be the guy on their team. It just hasn't happened.." Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Lakers, Philadelphia 76ers, Pau Gasol, Andrew Bynum, Injuries 

Bynum, 25, is getting $16.1 million in the last year of his contract. He becomes a free agent in July. "I'm sure he'll be OK cause he's still young. He's got so much time to play and get contracts," said Metta World Peace, Bynum's teammate with the Lakers for three seasons. "He played hard. That's the price you've gotta pay when you've won two rings." Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Lakers, Free Agency, Andrew Bynum, Injuries, Metta World Peace 
 

» Monday, March 18 2013
 

» Friday, March 15 2013
 

» Thursday, March 14 2013

If there is some good news to be gleaned from the 76ers' experience with Andrew Bynum, it's that they won't be on the hook for all of the $16.9 million the inactive center will be paid this season. "There is a leaguewide insurance that he's under," Sixers president Rod Thorn said Wednesday before the team hosted the Miami Heat. "There is some relief along those lines." Thorn did not say how much of Bynum's salary would be covered by the insurance. However, he said that the Sixers would get full relief because there are no preexisting conditions that would prevent Bynum's coverage. "No, he's under the full protection," Thorn said. Philadelphia Inquirer

Philadelphia 76ers, Free Agency, Andrew Bynum 

Sixers president Rod Thorn called Andrew Bynum's injury situation "bizarre" and confirmed that insurance would reimburse the organization for at least a portion of the one-time All-Star center's $16.9 million salary this season. "There is a league-wide insurance that he's under that gives you some relief along those lines," Thorn said before the Sixers played the Miami Heat on Wednesday at the Wells Fargo Center. "It's the same league-wide program that every player's under. Unless you have a pre-existing condition — and he didn't — so he's on the same one as everybody else." USA Today Sports

Philadelphia 76ers, Andrew Bynum, Rod Thorn, Injuries 

Bynum was originally diagnosed with a bone bruise in his right knee in September and with a "mirror issue" in his left knee in November, when a piece of cartilage broke loose and his joint swelled after going bowling. The Sixers expected Bynum to be ready to play in the season opener, but as the season progressed, the team and player repeatedly delayed the date of his expected debut. "It's a little bizarre, there's no doubt about it," Thorn said about Bynum's inability to get on the court. "He's had problems. He's worked very hard. As you can see when you see him, he's huge. His upper body, he works in the weight room, he works hard, he just hasn't been able to play. It's been very tough for him and obviously it's been very tough for us." USA Today Sports

Philadelphia 76ers, Andrew Bynum, Rod Thorn, Injuries 
 

» Wednesday, March 13 2013
 
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