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Gasol is unlikely to return soon
11:10 PM PST on Sunday, November 1, 2009 By JEFF EISENBERG The Press-Enterprise LOS ANGELES - When Pau Gasol first felt his right hamstring tighten up during practice three weeks ago, he assumed the injury was so inconsequential that he didn't bother to sit out the rest of the session. Little ...
Pau Gasol appears close to return
Pau Gasol appears close to return
latimes.com — He won't play Wednesday at Houston, but Friday at Memphis remains a possibility. > Pau Gasol 's... hamstring now stretches all the way to Spain . . . sort of. (more) Pau Gasol appears close to return
Lakers' Pau Gasol may have slight tear in hamstring
Lakers' Pau Gasol may have slight tear in hamstring
latimes.com — All-Star forward, sidelined for three weeks, undergoes a sonogram that indicates his injury could be more serious... than the initial diagnosis of a strain. Results of a more detailed MRI exam are expected Tuesday. >  ... (more) Lakers' Pau Gasol may have slight tear in hamstring
Lakers' Pau Gasol to miss Friday's game
latimesblogs.latimes.com — Lakers forward Pau Gasol missed practice again today because of his strained right hamstring and the team... said that Gasol also will not play in Friday night's game against the Dallas Mavericks at Staples Center. However, the Lakers said they... (more) Lakers' Pau Gasol to miss Friday's game
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Gasol may be out six weeks?
The Lakers Nation — ... PE: Although Jackson continues to insist he’s not worried about Gasol’s injury, for the first time he spoke with some urgency in his voice. Jackson said the initial diagnosis suggested that it would take six weeks for Gasol’s hamstring to fully heal, but the Lakers cannot afford to wait another three weeks to get their big man back. ...

Laker Linkage – 11/3/09
Lakers of Fire — ... The Story: Speaking of Pau’s injury, Gasol is headed in for an MRI on his nagging hamstring.  The Fire Says: This is starting to get concerning, especially the part where they mention this could be a six week recovery.  At least the Lakers are playing it safe with Pau so that he can hopefully be 100% once he does return. ...

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