Report: Andrew Bynum’s knee injuries continue

Sixers center Andrew Bynum has had knee complications all season, keeping him off the court entirely. The Sixers have pushed back his return date three times already. Most recently, the team express hope that Bynum would be cleared for basketball by Dec. 10.

Reports today are indicating that the problems with Bynum’s knees are worse than expected.

Bynum has setback as he says there is swelling and cartilage damage in left knee. Other injury is in right knee

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Bob Cooney (@BobCooney76) November 16, 2012

Listening to the Andrew Bynum recording: He said he has a bone bruise on BOTH knees. Oh boy.

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Christopher A. Vito (@ChrisVito) November 16, 2012

The seven-year NBA star would need a few weeks of conditioning after being cleared to play, pushing back his return to the court into January. The recovery timetable is still subject to change, especially with the new issues arising for Bynum.

Bynum says it's an issue w cartilage in both knees, but not degradation. Says no procedure will help. Just time. #Sixers

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Jason Wolf (@JasonChadWolf) November 16, 2012