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Andrew Bynum will be brought back slowly, but the Pacers hope he will be available to help them in the playoffs, the Indianapolis Star reports. "Obviously we brought him in for one reason and that's the playoffs," team president Larry Bird stated.

Bynum will be brought back slowly, but the Pacers hope he will be available to help them in the playoffs, the Indianapolis Star reports. "Obviously we brought him in for one reason and that's the playoffs," team president Larry Bird stated.

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Bynum has played just two games since being acquired by the Pacers, and has been on the inactive list since mid-March due to his ailing knees. The Pacers hope the swelling that flared up can be managed in time for the playoffs, but will continue to proceed cautiously, with the hopes of having the big man available for a deep playoff run. Bird added further comments on Bynum in his interview, stating that "People don't remember but two years ago, he's probably the best center in the league. So if we can get anything out of him, 15-18 minutes a game, he can play. We know he can play, it's just getting him out there." It's clear Bird intends to use his $1 million asset, but the exact timing of Bynum's return to action remains to be seen.

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