Radmanovic is out at least eight weeks

The Lakers can’t even stay healthy during the All-Star break.

Forward Vladimir Radmanovic is out eight weeks after falling on a patch of ice Saturday in Park City, Utah, and suffering a separated right shoulder.

Radmanovic told the Lakers he was walking when he slipped. Some pro sports contracts ban players from taking part in activities involving significant risk of injury, such as skiing and snowboarding. It is not known whether Radmanovic’s contract contained such language.

An MRI exam and CT scan conducted Monday in Los Angeles confirmed the injury as a separated shoulder.

“It’s the latest incident in a season-long series of injuries,” Lakers spokesman John Black said. “Guys are going to have to step up and fill the void.”

Radmanovic, 26, has been a disappointment in the first season of a five-year, $30.2-million contract. He was slowed by a hand injury early in the season and is averaging only 6.9 points and 3.4 rebounds a game.

His tendency to freelance in the triangle offense led Coach Phil Jackson to refer to him as a “space cadet” in December. More recently, Jackson criticized Radmanovic’s penchant for shooting unnecessarily because “it just might feel good.”

Radmanovic’s absence will mean more playing time for Brian Cook, and it could cause the Lakers to take a harder look at 41-year-old Scottie Pippen, who said he would like to come out of a three-year retirement. Kobe Bryant has endorsed Pippen for consideration by the Lakers, although the former Chicago Bulls forward said he would prefer to play for Miami.

Cook is averaging 6.9 points and three rebounds a game. He has had an up-and-down season after signing a three-year, $10.5-million contract extension, finding points and playing time only in spurts.

He was admonished by Jackson two weeks ago for dropping his warmups in the lap of the Lakers’ coach while checking into a game. Cook was immediately pulled from the game and was seething for several minutes at the end of the bench. He apologized to Jackson afterward and said it was an accident.

Forward Luke Walton is still sidelined by a sprained ankle and is not expected to play Wednesday against Portland. Center Kwame Brown, also sidelined by a sprained ankle, is out two to four more weeks.

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