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Lakers' Andrew Bynum Undergoes Knee Surgery

InsideHoops.com has posted a press release that details a successful arthroscopic knee surgery on Lakers big man Andrew Bynum.

Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum underwent successful arthroscopic surgery to repair a tear of the lateral meniscus in his right knee, it was announced today.

The surgery was performed in New York by Dr. David Altchek.

Bynum, who suffered the tear in Game 6 of the Lakers' First Round series with Oklahoma City, started each of the team's 23 postseason games despite the injury, averaging 8.6 points, 6.9 rebounds and 1.57 blocks in 24.4 minutes.

The site also notes that Bynum will have limited availability during training camp but is expected to be ready for the start of the 2010-2011 NBA regular season.