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Luke Walton out for at least two weeks

12:46 PM, January 5, 2009

Luke_walton The Lakers announced that forward Luke Walton will be sidelined at least two weeks because of an injury in his right foot.

Walton was examined today by foot specialist Dr. Ken Jung from the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopedic Group, who said the Lakers forward is suffering from sesamoiditis, or irritation in the sesamoids, the small bones that run to the big toe.

Walton, who was buried on the Lakers bench when the season began, had started 11 consecutive games at small forward but injured his foot before Friday's game against Utah. Although Walton played in the game, his foot worsened after Saturday's practice.

Lakers Coach Phil Jackson started Trevor Ariza in Walton's place Sunday against Portland, but Ariza was unimpressive, scoring four points and grabbing five rebounds in 32 minutes.

-- Barry Stavro

Photo: Lakers forward Luke Walton puts up a shot as Utah Jazz forward Paul Millsap defends during the first half of their game Friday at Staples Center. Credit: Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press


Comments

Why call Ariza's play unimpressive based on offensive production--he is a game-changer because he's on defense!

But who is going to play like crap while he's gone? We'll miss his suckiness.

luke is the unimpressive one...just ask melanie s.!! and he got how many million$ ??

Tell the truth sesamoiditis is the lack of watching Sesame Street.

i agree with dave... there is nothing unimpressive 'bout trevor ariza's game!!

Thank god! My prayers are answered. When he's ready to return, park his ass on the end of the bench for the rest of the season. Walton needs to spend this summer shooting 100,000 jump shots and making 70%. That's what a champion does if they have the heart!!!

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