Lakers' Jarred Vanderbilt: Could miss rest of season

The right foot injury Vanderbilt suffered in Thursday's 114-105 win over the Lakers is considered "significant," and he'll be out for several weeks at a minimum, if not the rest of the season, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Beyond ruling Vanderbilt out ahead of Saturday's game against the Knicks, the Lakers haven't provided a precise diagnosis of the injury he suffered Thursday. The Lakers could still be awaiting MRI results or further medical opinions regarding Vanderbilt, but more clarity on his situation should come in the next few days. Regardless, fantasy managers in the majority of leagues can probably feel comfortable dropping Vanderbilt, given that his absence appears likely to extend beyond the All-Star break. In the short term, Vanderbilt's absence could open up clearer paths to minutes for the likes of Rui Hachimura, Jaxson Hayes, Taurean Prince and Christian Wood, though the Lakers may also look to add to their frontcourt depth ahead of Thursday's trade deadline.