Two L.A. based doctors have recommended that Laker guard Jordan Farmar undergo surgery on his injured left knee which could see him on the sidelines for up to eight weeks, the L.A. Times are reporting.
"We're not happy about it, obviously, but this is what we go through in an NBA season," Coach Phil Jackson said. "These timetables can be four to six [weeks], six to eight [weeks]. We're looking at a time period that's significant."
If Farmar goes under the knife, the Lakers may sign another player to relieve Derek Fisher at point guard.
"We're really looking at someone that can help Fish manage his time," Jackson said. "The number of quick, small guards in the league right now has increased significantly, so we'll probably look at someone's quickness and speed, not size."