Jordan Farmar to Miss 4 Weeks With Hamstring Tear


The Los Angeles Lakers announced that guard Jordan Farmar will be out for about a month due to a tear in his left hamstring. (Pau Gasol is dealing with a bum right ankle):

“Lakers guard Jordan Farmar, who was injured in the first quarter of last night’s game against the Portland Trail Blazers, had an ultrasound test and was examined (Monday morning) by Dr. Luga Podesta. Farmar was diagnosed with a tear of his left hamstring. It is expected that he will be out approximately four weeks. Farmar is currently averaging 9.2 points, 4.4 assists, 2.9 rebounds and 19 minutes in 18 games this season. Also, Lakers forward/center Pau Gasol had an MRI exam this morning, which confirmed he has a mild sprain of his right ankle.”