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Lakers' Jarred Vanderbilt: Not listed on injury report
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Vanderbilt (undisclosed) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Warriors.
Vanderbilt skipped the Lakers' preseason finale, but he'll be available for Opening Night. However, he's not guaranteed a spot in the rotation.
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Lakers' Jarred Vanderbilt: Not expected to play Friday
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Vanderbilt (undisclosed) isn't expected to play in Friday's preseason game against the Nuggets, Thuc Nhi Nguyen of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Vanderbilt was spotted in street clothes, though it's unknown why he isn't playing in the Lakers' preseason finale. His next chance to suit up will come in Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Warriors.
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Lakers' Jarred Vanderbilt: Fighting for roster spot
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Vanderbilt recorded four points (2-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt), two rebounds and one assist in 10 minutes during Monday's 127-103 preseason win over Sacramento.
Vanderbilt didn't take the floor until the fourth quarter, suggesting he's fighting for a roster spot. His fantasy arrow is pointing down ahead of the new season.
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Lakers' Jarred Vanderbilt: Likely coming off bench
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Vanderbilt is among the candidates for the Lakers' final starting position, according to Jovan Buha of Buha's Block.
Vanderbilt's defensive versatility, size and rebounding make him a theoretical fit for what Los Angeles wants from the role, but Buha is skeptical that he'll win the competition after playing a modest role last season. Jake LaRavia and Ziaire Williams appear to have the inside track entering camp, so Vanderbilt may need a strong preseason to move up the pecking order.
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Lakers' Jarred Vanderbilt: May have larger path to minutes
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Vanderbilt should continue to provide defensive value after LeBron James' exit from the Lakers, Broderick Turner of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Despite James' absence, the arrivals of Matisse Thybulle, Ziaire Williams and Sandro Mamukelashvili give the Lakers additional options on the wing and in the frontcourt. While Vanderbilt's rebounding and defensive versatility remain valuable, increased competition for minutes could make it difficult for him to carve out a reliable fantasy role.
Lakers' Jarred Vanderbilt: Sees three minutes in loss
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Vanderbilt finished Monday's 115-110 loss to the Thunder in Game 4 of the Western Conference Semifinals with zero points (0-1 FG) and one rebound over three minutes.
After suffering a finger injury in Game 1, Vanderbilt made his second appearance of the series in Monday's Game 4. He played a very minor role for the Lakers in the regular season, posting averages of 4.4 points, 4.5 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 0.8 steals in 17.4 minutes across 65 appearances.
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Lakers' Jarred Vanderbilt: Available to play
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Vanderbilt (finger) is available for Saturday's Game 3 of the Western Conference Semifinals, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports.
Vanderbilt is back after a one-game absence, which could result in fewer minutes for Dalton Knecht and Jake LaRavia. Vanderbilt is averaging 3.3 points and 3.8 rebounds in 12.1 minutes per game this postseason.
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Lakers' Jarred Vanderbilt: Questionable for Game 3
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Vanderbilt (finger) is questionable for Saturday's Game 3 of the Western Conference Semifinals versus the Thunder, Ryan Ward of SI.com reports.
Vanderbilt missed Game 2 on Thursday after dislocating his right pinky finger in Tuesday's Game 1 loss, but there's a chance he could return for Game 3 on Saturday. If he's cleared to play, Dalton Knecht and Jake LaRavia's minutes could dip a bit.
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Lakers' Jarred Vanderbilt: Ruled out Thursday
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Vanderbilt (finger) has been ruled out for Thursday's Game 2 of the Western Conference Semifinals against the Thunder.
Vanderbilt will miss Game 2 after exiting Tuesday's Game 1 loss in the second quarter due to a dislocated right finger. The forward is considered day-to-day, so a return for Saturday's Game 3 remains possible, though his absence could lead to increased opportunities off the bench for Jake LaRavia in the meantime.
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Lakers' Jarred Vanderbilt: Doubtful for Thursday
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Vanderbilt (finger) is doubtful for Thursday's Western Conference Semifinals Game 2 against the Thunder, per Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com.
Vanderbilt suffered a dislocated right finger during the second quarter of Tuesday's Western Conference Semifinals Game 1 loss to the Thunder. With Vanderbilt expected to miss Game 2 on Thursday, Jake LaRavia is an option for an expanded role.
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Lakers' Jarred Vanderbilt: Considered day-to-day
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Vanderbilt is day-to-day with a dislocated right finger, per Thuc Nhi Nguyen of the Los Angeles Times.
Vanderbilt suffered the injury during the second quarter of Tuesday's Western Conference Semifinals Game 1 loss to the Thunder. It sounds like he has a chance to play through the issue going forward, so Vanderbilt can be tentatively viewed as questionable for Game 2 on Thursday in Oklahoma City.
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Lakers' Jarred Vanderbilt: Diagnosed with dislocated finger
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Vanderbilt has been diagnosed with a full dislocation of his right pinky finger, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Vanderbilt exited Tuesday's Western Conference Semifinals Game 1 loss to the Thunder in the second quarter after hitting the backboard and injuring his finger. He was quickly ruled out for the remainder of the game after exiting to the locker room and can be considered doubtful for Game 2 on Thursday until the Lakers offer an update on his status.
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Lakers' Jarred Vanderbilt: Won't return Tuesday
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Vanderbilt (finger) has been ruled out for the remainder of Tuesday's Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals against the Thunder, Khobi Price of The California Post reports. He'll close with two points (1-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and one rebound across six minutes.
Vanderbilt exited to the locker room in the second quarter due to a right finger injury and will remain sidelined for the remainder of Tuesday's contest. The forward's playing time has decreased of late, so his absence shouldn't create major ripple effects in the Lakers' rotation, though Jake LaRavia could see a slightly larger role off the bench. More updates will likely follow, but for now, Vanderbilt should be considered questionable for Game 2 on Thursday.
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Lakers' Jarred Vanderbilt: Leaves for locker room
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Vanderbilt exited to the locker room in the second quarter of Tuesday's Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals against the Thunder due to an apparent right hand injury, Dan Woike of The Athletic reports.
Vanderbilt attempted to contest a dunk but ended up hitting his right hand on the backboard. He appeared to be in a considerable amount of pain while heading back to the locker room and can be considered questionable to return until further notice.
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