LAKERS GASOL INJURED IN SPAIN

Los Angeles Lakers center Pau Gasol underwent surgery on the index finger of his left hand Monday after breaking it during practice with Spain's national team, the Lakers confirmed. Gasol will be sidelined at least three weeks. Lakers spokesman John Black told the Los Angeles Times that according to Gasol's agent, Arn Tellem, there were no issues with the surgery, which took place immediately after the injury occurred Monday. The Spanish basketball federation said today that Gasol injured the finger while blocking a shot during the workout in preparation for the European Championships. He will wear a splint for 20 days, but the federation did not say if he will play in the championships, which start Sept. 7 in Poland.

- Jason