The New York Knicks confirmed the fears surrounding Tyson Chandler’s knee injury on Tuesday night — the big fella is expected to miss the next 4-6 weeks. Chandler won’t need surgery, but this is a tough, early-season blow for the struggling Knickerbockers:

During last night’s game versus Charlotte, Knicks center Tyson Chandler suffered a small non-displaced fracture of the right fibula.

— NY_KnicksPR (@NY_KnicksPR) November 6, 2013

Further tests this morning showed no ligament or nerve damage. Surgery is not required. He is expected to be out approximately 4-6 weeks.
— NY_KnicksPR (@NY_KnicksPR) November 6, 2013