Lakers' Barnes Will Have Knee Surgery

Filed under: Lakers, NBA Injuries

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Los Angeles Lakers forward Matt Barnes will have surgery Tuesday to repair torn cartilage in his right knee, an injury expected to sideline him for several weeks.



The Lakers announced the date of Barnes' surgery Sunday night while hosting the New York Knicks. Team doctor Steve Lombardo will perform the surgery in Los Angeles.



The Lakers won't project a timetable for their backup swingman's recovery until after the surgery.



Barnes was hurt Friday night in a victory over New Orleans when he came down awkwardly on his leg while battling Jarrett Jack for a rebound. An MRI on Saturday revealed a torn lateral meniscus.



Lakers coach Phil Jackson isn't worried about filling the minutes provided by Barnes, who has become a key reserve after signing with Los Angeles for less than his probable market value last summer to chase his first championship.

 

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