Lakers' Nick Young Out Up To A Month With Strained Calf
LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) — Los Angeles Lakers guard Nick Young is expected to miss about a month with a strained calf muscle.
The team made the announcement after Young underwent an MRI exam Wednesday in Chicago.
OFFICIAL: MRI showed a strained calf muscle in Nick Young's R leg. He is expected to be out approximately 2-4 weeks. https://t.co/eiOYJ2dTMS
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) November 30, 2016
Young went down with the injury during a 105-88 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday night. He had to be helped off the floor by teammates and was later seen leaving the Smoothie King Center in a walking boot.
Just saw Nick Young walk out of the arena. He has a boot on the right foot. Not using crutches.
— Tania Ganguli (@taniaganguli) November 30, 2016
Lakers say Nick Young wearing a boot for now on his right foot. He was able to walk in locker room w/ out it, but put one on before leaving
— Mark Medina (@MarkG_Medina) November 30, 2016