Andrew Bynum injury: Center practices, still not close to joining Sixers on court

Andrew Bynum injury: Center practices, still not close to joining Sixers on court, Andrew Bynum participated in a 5-on-5 scrimmage with the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday, the team confirmed on Saturday. There was one report that Bynum practiced that leaked out Friday, but given a lack of pomp or other corroboration, no one was sure it was true. But it was. And according to coach Doug Collins via USA Today Sports, it wasn't even planned: Bynum just kind of jumped in and asked if he could play. He did, off and on during the scrimmage.


But don't you dare think he's returning to the court any time soon. "He looked like a guy who had not played in nine months," Collins said. "I think he felt good that he was able to get out there. But I don't think that any bells and whistles should be set off right now that he's close to playing."