Discussion

After two 10-day contracts, Lakers sign Mbenga for rest of year

Updated: February 11, 2008, 7:24 PM ET

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The Los Angeles Lakers signed center D.J. Mbenga for the rest of the season Monday.

Mbenga was originally signed to a 10-day contract on Jan. 21, a week after center Andrew Bynum suffered a left knee injury. Mbenga was signed to a second 10-day contract on Feb. 1.

Coach Phil Jackson said signing Mbenga for the rest of the year is no reflection on Bynum's status. The Lakers hope Bynum will return in a month.

Entering Monday's game against ...

Read full story

ESPN Conversations


You must be signed in to post a comment

Already have an account?

You are fully responsible for the content you post. Content that includes profanity, personal attacks or antisocial behavior (such as "spamming" or "trolling"), or other inappropriate content or material will be removed. We reserve the right to block any user who violates our terms of use, including removing all content posted by that user.

MORE NBA HEADLINES

HOTTEST CONVERSATIONS

ESPN Community »