LOS ANGELES(AP) -- Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum is
expected to be limited at the start of training camp after
undergoing successful surgery on his right knee Wednesday.

Bynum had arthroscopic surgery in New York to repair a partially
torn ligament. The 7-foot center initially discovered the tear
in his meniscus during the Lakers' first-round playoff series
against Oklahoma City.

Bynum postponed surgery during the Lakers' run to their second
straight NBA title, starting each of the Lakers' 23 postseason
games while averaging 8.6 points and 6.9 rebounds. His knee
injury and a strained Achilles' tendon limited his movement and
stamina, but Bynum refused to miss out on the postseason
experience after sitting out Los Angeles' 2008 run with a
dislocated left kneecap.

Bynum's knee was drained twice during the NBA finals, and again
after the season. The fifth-year pro then made a trip to South
Africa for the World Cup, and Bynum later delayed his surgery
for a few weeks to fit his surgeon's schedule.

Although Bynum had said his recovery time was expected to be
short, the Lakers said in a news release Wednesday that Bynum
will be available "on a limited basis" when training camp opens
Sept. 25. Los Angeles is opening training camp earlier than
usual to get ready for exhibition games in Barcelona and London.

The Lakers expect Bynum to be fully recovered before the regular
season begins.