Updated: January 5, 2009, 4:23 PM ET

Walton out 2 weeks with foot injury

Associated Press
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. -- Los Angeles Lakers forward Luke Walton will be sidelined for at least two weeks by a foot injury.

Walton, who started 11 consecutive games before missing Sunday's 100-86 win over Portland, has sesamoiditis in his right foot and will wear a protective boot for a week, the team said Monday.

The condition is an irritation of the sesamoid bones that extend to the big toe and generally heals without surgery.

Walton had averaged 5.8 points, 3.1 rebounds ...

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