Tyson Chandler, new starting center for the Charlotte Bobcats, remains sidelined with an ankle injury. After offseason surgery, his medical team predicts he will be able to join the rest of the team on the court for the fifth exhibition game of the season against the Los Angeles Lakers. He is anticipating the arrival of an orthotic, a medical device that will protect his leg and ankle. Specially designed to provide support to his ankle and leg while he practices, the orthotic will allow him to increase the intensity of his conditioning workout in preparation for rejoining the team in practice.