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Lakers' Bynum braces himself for worst

PORTLAND, Ore. - Andrew Bynum on Saturday revealed the reason for wearing a second knee brace Friday night. It turned out he knocked knees with Stephen Jackson of the Charlotte Bobcats during the Lakers' victory Wednesday.

Bynum has been wearing a brace on his right knee, the one he injured Jan. 31, 2009, against the Memphis Grizzlies, all season. He wore a different type of brace on his left knee, the one he hurt Jan.13, 2008, for Friday's game against the Denver Nuggets.

He had both braces on again for Saturday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. He said there was some swelling under his left kneecap, and the only way to get it out was to rest. He plans to rest during the All-Star break next week.

"I knew it would swell up," the 7-foot Bynum said, "but I knew it wasn't going to be too bad. It's a pain thing and the range of motion in the knee isn't there. I've just got to get the swelling out to get that back   Read Full Article...