Good news to all the patient Andrew Bynum owners. The Los Angeles Times reports that Bynum’s latest MRI exam was satisfactory and he has been cleared for jumping and lateral-movement exercises. He could return as soon as December 10th. Check if he is available in your league and pick him up.

Vince Carter left Monday’s game against the Spurs with a knee injury. If he misses any time, J.J. Redick would likely start in his place. The real winner could be Mickael Pietrus, who would get a bump in minutes from any VC absence. Pietrus has been productive whenever he has been given the minutes, which have been inconsistent. I would hold off on picking up Pietrus or Redick until we hear more as Carter has been known to take himself out of the game, only to return the next night.

Jarrett Jack, David Andersen, and Marcus Banks have been traded to the Hornets for Jerryd Bayless and Peja Stojakovic. The Hornets gain some depth, adding a PG veteran in Jack to play behind Chris Paul and another big man in David Andersen. Of all the players involved Bayless has the most upside. He has a lot of potential and should get a bump in minutes now that he is backing up Jose Calderon instead of Chris Paul.