NBA: Knicks' Chandler to miss 4-6 weeks with broken leg

NEW YORK — Knicks center Tyson Chandler is expected to miss four to six weeks because of a broken bone in his right leg.

During last night’s game versus Charlotte, Knicks center Tyson Chandler suffered a small non-displaced fracture of the right fibula.

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Further tests this morning showed no ligament or nerve damage. Surgery is not required. He is expected to be out approximately 4-6 weeks.

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The team said Wednesday (Thursday, PHL time) that tests showed no ligament or nerve damage and surgery is not required. Chandler left in the first quarter of a 102-97 loss to the Charlotte Bobcats on Tuesday (Wednesday, PHL time).

He has a small fracture in the fibula in his lower leg.

New York is off to a 1-3 start after winning its first Atlantic Division title since 1994 last season. The Knicks will miss his defense and rebounding as they try to keep pace in the deep Eastern Conference. - AP