4 weeks agoLos Angeles Lakers forward
Jarred Vanderbilt (right foot surgery management) will not play Thursday night as the Lakers finish a back-to-back set coming out of the All-Star break with a trip to Portland. Vanderbilt is still working his way back from surgery on both feet in the offseason and has been playing very limited minutes. He only played 13 minutes on Wednesday in the Lakers' loss to the Hornets. With
Luka Doncic (calf) out and
LeBron James (foot) questionable, there could be plenty of time available, but Vanderbilt won't be part of the solution. Instead,
Dalton Knecht,
Dorian Finney-Smith, and
Alex Len will likely get more playing time in the frontcourt, especially if LeBron is ruled out as well.
--Zach Thompson - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 months agoDaniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports that Los Angeles Lakers forward
Jarred Vanderbilt (foot) won't play Tuesday against the Philadelphia 76ers. After recovering from surgery on both feet, the 25-year-old has suited up for two games this season. He's played under 15 minutes per game and is likely resting for the second half of a back-to-back set. His next opportunity to play comes on Thursday against the Washington Wizards.
--Andrew Lennox - RotoBallerSource: Daniel Starkland
2 months agoAccording to Shams Charania of ESPN, Los Angeles Lakers forward
Jarred Vanderbilt (foot) has been medically cleared to make his season debut on Saturday against the Golden State Warriors. Vanderbilt has missed all 42 Lakers games this season, recovering from surgeries this past May to address a right midfoot sprain and a bone spur in his left foot. The 25-year-old's minutes on the floor will be limited, initially limiting his fantasy appeal.
--Andrew Lennox - RotoBallerSource: Shams Charania
2 months agoLos Angeles Lakers forward
Jarred Vanderbilt (foot) will not be an option for at least three more games. Per Jovan Buha of The Athletic, Lakers head coach JJ Redick said Monday that Vanderbilt is progressing but won't make his season debut this week. It's been over 11 months since we last saw Vanderbilt in action with the Lakers, with his last appearance coming on Feb. 1, 2024. Considering the length of time Vanderbilt has been off the court, the team will likely ease him back into action, limiting his fantasy appeal. The 25-year-old also faces additional competition for playing time, with
Dorian Finney-Smith in town and
Max Christie developing well.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Jovan Buha
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