Tyson Chandler Has Fractured Leg, Out Six Weeks For New York Knicks? [VIDEO]

Tyson Chandler has a fractured right leg that is expected to keep him out of action for up to six weeks, according to ESPN.

The New York Knicks center and former Defensive Player of the Year has what's described as a "non-displaced fracture in his fibula," but will not require surgery.

Chandler suffered the injury during Tuesday night's 104-95 home to the Charlotte Bobcats after colliding with opposing guard Kemba Walker on his drive to the basket. Chandler was in obvious pain as he left the game, icing his knee on the bench for several minutes before limping to the locker room with the help of reserve, rookie center Cole Aldrich.

Based on the timetable given Wednesday, Chandler could miss as many as 21 games for the Knicks, already off to a disappointing 1-3 start. With Chandler sidelined, the Knicks are expected to rely on a big-man rotation of Amare Stoudemire, Kenyon Martin and Aldrich.

Currently, Stoudemire remains under a heavy minutes restriction and Martin is still recuperating from ankle problems. Stoudemire played just 10 minutes against the Bobcats and Martin was inactive.