Bynum still a month or so away

Andrew Bynum's return to the Lakers is more than likely at least a month away according to the LA Times. If the Lakers are going to seriously contend for an NBA Championship this year, Bynum needs to at least be at 85%. They are winning games now, playing really well, but the Playoffs is another story. Bynum was giving them All-Star numbers this year before the injury, and they need him for at least 12 points and 8 rebounds and of course his post presence at good strength.

If all of this falls into place, I really like their chances. So far, things don't sound so great. The first round is going to be almost just as hard the conference finals in the West this year, and there isn't going to be little room for error for Bynum coming off the injury.