Pau Gasol out about six weeks with partial tear of his plantar fascia

 

The news isn't good for Pau Gasol and the Lakers: Los Angeles' center has a partial tear of his plantar fascia and he'll miss at least six weeks, according to CBS Sports' Ken Berger.  Gasol is expected to get a second opinion in the next few days, and he'll meet with the Lakers' team doctor and a specialist.

Gasol injured his right foot in the Lakers' Tuesday night win over the Brooklyn Nets. He headed to the locker room in the fourth quarter after playing 34 minutes.

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Pau Gasol has a partial tear of his plantar fascia and is expected to be out at least six weeks, league source tells @cbssports.
— Ken Berger (@KBergCBS) February 6, 2013

One option for Gasol is rehab, with estimated timetable of 6-8 weeks. Surgery would mean 10-12 weeks, with better chance of full recovery.
— Ken Berger (@KBergCBS) February 6, 2013

Gasol, who had an MRI in Boston today after injuring foot in Brooklyn last night, is expected to get a second opinion in the coming days.
— Ken Berger (@KBergCBS) February 6, 2013

Lakers confirm Pau Gasol has a torn plantar fascia. Team says he will fly to L.A. tomorrow and be examined by a team doctor and specialist.
— Ken Berger (@KBergCBS) February 6, 2013