DERRICK CARACTER RUMORS

Lakers waive Derrick Caracter

EL SEGUNDO - The Los Angeles Lakers have waived forward Derrick Caracter, it was announced today. Caracter, who was assigned to the Los Angeles D-Fenders of the NBA Development League on January 25, has played 4 games (1 start) with the D-Fenders this season, averaging 15.5 points, 7.5 rebounds and 1.0 blocks in 23.5 minutes. Selected by the Lakers in the second round (58th overall...
Via Fox Sports West  |  February 07, 2012

Lakers assign Derrick Caracter to D-League

The Los Angeles Lakers have assigned forward Derrick Caracter to the Los Angeles D-Fenders of the NBA Development League, it was announced today by General Manager Mitch Kupchak. Caracter, who underwent surgery on December 14th to remove part of a torn lateral meniscus in his left knee, originally sustained the injury two days prior during Lakers [...]
Via Inside Hoops  |  January 25, 2012

Caracter undergoes successful knee surgery

EL SEGUNDO Lakers forward Derrick Caracter underwent successful surgery today to remove part of a torn lateral meniscus in his left knee, it was announced by the team. The surgery, which took approximately 30 minutes, was performed by Lakers team physicians Dr. Steve Lombardo and Dr. Daniel Kharazzi at the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic in Los Angeles. Caracter is expected to be...
Via Fox Sports West  |  December 14, 2011

Lakers forward Derrick Caracter out at least 4-6 weeks after knee surgery

Lakers forward Derrick Caracter underwent successful surgery today to remove part of a torn lateral meniscus in his left knee, it was announced by the team. The surgery, which took approximately 30 minutes, was performed by Lakers team physicians Dr. Steve Lombardo and Dr. Daniel Kharazzi at the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic in Los Angeles.  Caracter is [...]
Via Inside Hoops  |  December 14, 2011

Lakers Derrick Caracter tears meniscus in left knee

The Lakers are already a little thin along the front line after sending out Lamar Odom — although getting Josh McRoberts was a nice pickup — and this is not going to help matters. Second year player Derrick Caracter has torn the meniscus on his left knee and is set to undergo surgery on Wednesday…
Via Pro Basketball Talk  |  December 14, 2011

Lakers sign Green; Caracter injured

The Los Angeles Lakers have signed veteran guard Gerald Green and rookie free-agent forward Malcolm Thomas. The Lakers also said Tuesday that forward Derrick Caracter will have surgery on a torn meniscus in his left knee. Caracter was a second-round pick by the Lakers last season, playing sparse minutes as a reserve. He could be out for two months while recovering from surgery...
Via AP on Fox  |  December 13, 2011

Derrick Caracter Out Indefinitely

Stephen Dunn | Getty Images An already thin Lakers frontcourt is now even leaner. During Monday’s afternoon practice, forward Derrick Caracter, went down with what is being reported as a torn meniscus (MCL). Caracter is scheduled to have surgery tomorrow and will be out for an unspecified amount of time. Caracter was used sparingly last season, averaging just 2.0 points and 1.0...
Via Laker Nation  |  December 13, 2011

Lakers sign Green, lose Caracter to knee injury

The Los Angeles Lakers have signed veteran guard Gerald Green and rookie free-agent forward Malcolm Thomas. The Lakers also said Tuesday that forward Derrick Caracter will have surgery on a torn meniscus in his left knee. Caracter was a second-round pick by the Lakers last season, playing sparse minutes as a reserve. He could be out for two months while recovering from surgery...
Via AP on Fox  |  December 13, 2011

Lakers sign Green, lose injured Caracter (AP)

The Los Angeles Lakers have signed veteran guard Gerald Green and rookie free-agent forward Malcolm Thomas. The Lakers also said Tuesday that forward Derrick Caracter will have surgery on a torn meniscus in his left knee. Caracter was a second-round pick by the Lakers last season, playing sparse minutes as a reserve.
Via Yahoo! Sports  |  December 13, 2011

Lakers F Caracter tears lateral meniscus

Los Angeles Lakers forward Derrick Caracter has suffered a torn lateral meniscus in his left knee. Caracter, who was injured during Sunday's practice, will undergo surgery Wednesday. There is no timetable for his recovery. Caracter was selected with the 58th pick in the 2010 draft. He averaged 2.0 points and 1.1 rebounds in 41 games as a rookie. Caracter was set to be in line...
Via Pro Sports Daily  |  December 13, 2011
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