Vanderbilt (heel) is probable for Tuesday's game against the Suns, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.
Vanderbilt saw limited action (14 minutes) in his 2023-24 season debut Saturday against the Rockets, and he's back on the injury report leading up to Tuesday's clash. The team will likely give him the green light closer to tipoff.
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Lakers' Jarred Vanderbilt: Minimal role in season debut
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Vanderbilt (heel) played 14 minutes and finished with zero points (0-2 FG, 0-2 3Pt), four rebounds and one assist in Saturday's 107-97 win over the Rockets.
Vanderbilt was cleared to make his season debut Saturday after sitting out the Lakers' first 20 games while recovering from a left heel injury he sustained early in training camp. The 24-year-old finished the 2022-23 campaign as a starter in the frontcourt alongside Anthony Davis, but Vanderbilt may have to settle for a bench role if the Lakers prefer to support Davis and LeBron James with more shooting.
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Lakers' Jarred Vanderbilt: Set to debut
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Vanderbilt (heel) is good to go for Saturday's matchup with the Rockets, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
Vanderbilt is set to make his season debut after missing the first 20 games due to left heel soreness. Expect coach Darvin Ham to ease Vanderbilt back into the swing of things as a frontcourt depth option.
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Lakers' Jarred Vanderbilt: Set to miss Thursday's game
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Lakers head coach Darvin Ham said Wednesday that Vanderbilt (heel) is "progressing according to plan," but the veteran big man is expected to remain out for Thursday's game against the Thunder, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports.
Vanderbilt is getting closer to making his season debut, but his absence looks as though it'll extend into the second leg of a back-to-back set, after the veteran big man remained out for Wednesday's 133-107 win over the Pistons. While Vanderbilt and Rui Hachimura (nose) are on the mend from their respective injuries, Christian Wood should remain the main beneficiary as the first frontcourt player off the bench.
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Lakers' Jarred Vanderbilt: Still sidelined
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Vanderbilt (heel) won't play in Wednesday's game versus the Pistons.
Vanderbilt will miss his 19th straight game to start the season due to left heel soreness. His next chance to play is Thursday's matchup with Oklahoma City, though he can be considered doubtful for that contest.
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Lakers' Jarred Vanderbilt: Remains out
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Vanderbilt (heel) has been ruled out for Monday's matchup against the 76ers, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.
Vanderbilt has yet to make his season debut. However, he began a return-to-play progression in mid-November and should be cleared for game action soon. His next chance to suit up will come Wednesday in Detroit.
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Lakers' Jarred Vanderbilt: Ruled out
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Vanderbilt (heel) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Cavaliers, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Vanderbilt is in the midst of a return-to-play progression but still isn't cleared to make his season debut. His next chance to suit up will arrive Monday in Philadelphia.
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Lakers' Jarred Vanderbilt: Still out
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Vanderbilt (heel) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Mavericks, Khobi Price of The Orange County Register reports.
Vanderbilt began a return-to-play progression last week, but he still has a few hurdles to clear before making his season debut. His next chance to suit up will come Saturday in Cleveland.
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Lakers' Jarred Vanderbilt: Remains out
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Vanderbilt (heel) has been ruled out for Tuesday's matchup against the Jazz.
Vanderbilt hasn't played yet this season due to left heel bursitis. Last week, he was cleared to begin a return-to-play progression, but it's unclear how long it'll take him to ramp up to game action. His next chance to suit up will come Wednesday versus Dallas.
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Lakers' Jarred Vanderbilt: Ruled out to play Sunday
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Vanderbilt (heel) is out for Sunday's game against the Rockets.
Vanderbilt hasn't yet made his season debut while he works through left heel bursitis, but he appears to be trending toward a return sooner rather than later. His next chance to feature will come against the Jazz on Tuesday.
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Lakers' Jarred Vanderbilt: Cleared to progress in recovery
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Vanderbilt (heel) was re-evaluated Monday and has been cleared to begin a return-to-play progression, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports.
Vanderbilt hasn't yet made his season debut while he works through left heel bursitis, but he appears to be trending toward a return following Monday's update. He'll likely be forced to miss at least a few more games while he works on his conditioning, but he'll probably be in the mix to suit up for the Lakers relatively soon.
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Lakers' Jarred Vanderbilt: Remains out
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Vanderbilt (heel) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.
The Lakers announced Oct. 27 that Vanderbilt would miss at least the next two weeks, and that deadline has passed with no updates on a potential return date. His next opportunity to take the court will arrive Tuesday against Memphis, but it's unclear where he's at in the recovery process at this time.
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Lakers' Jarred Vanderbilt: Out at least two more weeks
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Vanderbilt (heel) was examined by team doctors Thursday and will be re-evaluated in two weeks, Broderick Turner of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Though the Lakers' team doctors determined that Vanderbilt's left heel bursitis is improving, he's facing a multi-week absence to begin the regular season. Taurean Prince has started in his place during the team's first two regular-season games, and it wouldn't be surprising to see him retain that role for however long Vanderbilt is sidelined.
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Lakers' Jarred Vanderbilt: Still sidelined
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Vanderbilt (heel) won't play in Thursday's game against the Suns, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Vanderbilt will miss a second consecutive regular-season contest with left heel soreness. Taurean Prince drew the starting nod Tuesday in his place and should be expected to remain in the starting lineup against Phoenix. While Vanderbilt's next opportunity to play will come Sunday at Sacramento, the contest is the first of a back-to-back set, leaving his status especially murky,
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Lakers' Jarred Vanderbilt: Will miss opener
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Vanderbilt (heel) is officially out for Tuesday's regular-season opener against Golden State, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.
Vanderbilt's prognosis has not improved in recent days, prompting coach Darvin Ham's statement Saturday that Taurean Prince would start Tuesday. Vanderbilt has been practicing in a limited fashion, possibly indicating that his return could be near.
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Lakers' Jarred Vanderbilt: Still day-to-day
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Vanderbilt (heel) is being considered day-to-day leading up to Tuesday's 2023-24 season opener against the Nuggets, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports.
Vanderbilt has been dealing with a left heel injury throughout the preseason, and the team is labeling him as day-to-day after he practiced in a limited fashion Saturday. Head coach Darvin Ham also announced that Taurean Prince would get the start in Vanderbilt's place, suggesting that the forward may not be cleared in time for Opening Night.
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Lakers' Jarred Vanderbilt: Out for remainder of preseason
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Vanderbilt (heel) will be reevaluated Friday, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
Vanderbilt's injury isn't regarded as being serious, but his inability to suit up throughout preseason is eye-catching. The 24-year-old's availability for the Lakers' regular-season opener on Oct. 24 is murky.
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Lakers' Jarred Vanderbilt: Still sidelined
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Vanderbilt (heel) won't play in Wednesday's game against the Kings, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.
Vanderbilt will miss a second consecutive contest due to a left heel injury that came about last week. Considering Vanderbilt is competing with Rui Hachimura and Taurean Prince for the starting power forward slot, an extended absence could work against him. However, he'll have another opportunity to play against the Warriors on Friday.
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Lakers' Jarred Vanderbilt: Sitting Monday
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Vanderbilt won't play in Monday's preseason game against the Nets due to left heel soreness, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.
Head coach Darvin Ham mentioned that Vanderbilt's heel issue popped up at practice last week, and the team is holding him out Monday as a precaution. The Lakers will surely keep a close eye on Vanderbilt's injury moving forward to ensure he's healthy heading into the regular season.
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Lakers' Jarred Vanderbilt: Signs extension
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Vanderbilt signed a four-year, $48 million extension with the Lakers on Friday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
The final year of the deal is a fully guaranteed player option. After being traded to the Lakers in February, the 6-foot-8 forward excelled as a hard-nosed player who defended multiple positions and rebounded well. Vanderbilt's offense is certainly a work in progress, which limits his overall fantasy value, but he's a core rotational piece for Los Angeles' star-studded roster.
