Nick Young will miss eight weeks following successful surgery on his right thumb Monday, the Lakers' official site reports.

Young will miss eight weeks following successful surgery on his right thumb Monday, the Lakers' official site reports.

Analysis:

There was some belief within the Lakers that Young's initial recovery timetable of 6-to-8 weeks could be lessened to as few as four weeks. However, the organization announced after Monday's procedure that a longer absence is the preferred one. Expect Young to sit out the next two months, with a return likely by Dec. 1.