Adou Thiero News, Rumors, Updates - Los Angeles Lakers

Adou Thiero gifts Lakers rare glimmer of hope as season falls apart The Los Angeles Lakers don't have much to celebrate, but Adou Thiero has provided something of a silver lining.

APRIL 9 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

JJ Redick quietly opened the door for Adou Thiero to earn a Lakers role fast The Los Angeles Lakers rookie is giving his head coach exactly what he wants.

APRIL 8 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Returns vs. OKC Thiero (face) returned to Tuesday's game against the Thunder with 7:54 remaining in the third quarter, per the broadcast.

Impact Thiero took an elbow to the face in the second quarter and immediately headed back to the locker room. However, he was eventually cleared to return and will likely continue to play meaningful minutes the rest of the way for the banged-up Lakers.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves for locker room Thiero exited to the locker room in the second quarter of Tuesday's game against the Thunder due to an apparent facial injury, Thuc Nhi Nguyen of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Thiero caught an elbow to the face from Chet Holmgren and headed straight back to the locker room with a towel on his face. Thiero should be considered questionable to return until more information comes to light.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Returns from G League The Lakers recalled Thiero from the G League's South Bay Lakers on Sunday.

Impact Since their last game Thursday, the Lakers have lost Austin Reaves (oblique) and Luka Doncic (hamstring) to long-term injuries, and with Marcus Smart (ankle) joining them on the sideline for Sunday's game in Dallas, Thiero was summoned from the G League to provide reinforcement. Even if he's included in the rotation Sunday, Thiero likely won't be in store for enough minutes to make a meaningful fantasy impact.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Available for Tuesday Thiero (knee) is available for Tuesday's game against the Wizards.

Impact Thiero will be available off the bench after three straight absences. He's not guaranteed any minutes, however.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Monday Thiero (knee) is out for Monday's game against the Wizards.

Impact Thiero will miss a third straight game due to a left knee injury. His absence doesn't figure to impact the rotation. His next chance to suit up comes Tuesday against the Cavaliers.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Friday Thiero (knee) won't play Friday versus the Nets.

Impact Thiero will miss his second straight game due to the knee issue, but he's a negligible part of the rotation, anyway. His next chance to suit up will come Monday against the Wizards.

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Wednesday Thiero (knee) is out for Wednesday's game against the Pacers.

Impact Thiero is not usually in the rotation for the Lakers, so his absence won't have many fantasy implications.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call vs. Pacers Thiero is questionable for Wednesday's game against Indiana due to left knee soreness.

Impact It's unclear as to when this injury popped up for Thiero, who logged two minutes Monday night against Detroit. He's appeared in three games for the Lakers in March, so even if he is cleared to play, he's unlikely to be much of a factor.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Back with parent club The Lakers recalled Thiero from the G League's South Bay Lakers on Sunday, Ryan Ward of SI.com reports.

Impact Thiero and Kobe Bufkin were both inactive for Saturday's 105-104 win over the Magic, but the two will rejoin the Lakers ahead of their next game Monday in Detroit. Thiero hasn't typically been included in the rotation when the Lakers are at full strength, but he could be needed to handle some minutes if Rui Hachimura (calf) and Marcus Smart (ankle) -- both of whom are listed as questionable -- are unable to play Monday.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Assigned to G League The Lakers assigned Thiero to the G League's South Bay Lakers on Friday, Ryan Ward of SI.com reports.

Impact Thiero continues to bounce back and forth from the G League and the NBA. The rookie forward has a much clearer path to consistent developmental reps with South Bay.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Back with parent club The Lakers recalled Thiero from the G League's South Bay Lakers on Saturday.

Impact Thiero will be available off the bench for the Lakers' game Saturday against the Nuggets but isn't expected to be featured in the rotation. He suited up for the G League club Friday and played 31 minutes in South Bay's 125-106 win over the Iowa Wolves, finishing with 20 points (7-12 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, four assists, one steal and one block.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled by LAL The Lakers recalled Thiero from the G League South Bay Lakers on Tuesday, Ryan Ward of SI.com reports.

Impact Thiero will give the Lakers some depth at forward for Tuesday night's game against the Timberwolves, though the rookie second-rounder is unlikely to see game action unless in garbage time. He has spent most of the 2025-26 season in the G League, where he is averaging 16.5 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.5 threes, 1.0 blocks and 0.8 steals over 22.3 minutes per game.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

JJ Redick all but confirms what the Lakers' plans are for Adou Thiero Do not expect the Los Angeles Lakers rookie to suddenly surface in the rotation.

MARCH 10 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Recalled Sunday Thiero was recalled from the South Bay Lakers on Sunday, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Thiero, who suited up for South Bay on Saturday, will seemingly be available for the main squad Sunday against the Kings. Thiero has appeared in just two games at the NBA level in 2026, totaling five points in 12 total minutes.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Adou Thiero offers glimmer of hope to erase one of the Lakers' biggest weaknesses The athleticism of the Lakers forward will be a welcomed sight in the rotation.

MARCH 1 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Moved to G League Thiero was assigned to the G League's South Bay Lakers on Monday, Broderick Turner of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Thiero will head back to South Bay along with Bronny James. Thiero has appeared in only two games with the Lakers since Dec. 30 and should continue to see the majority of his playing time with South Bay.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Back with parent club The Lakers recalled Thiero from the G League's South Bay Lakers on Monday.

Impact Thiero rejoined the Lakers ahead of Sunday's 111-89 loss to the Celtics, but he was inactive for the contest. The Lakers presumably wanted to build in some extra rest for Thiero, who had returned to action shortly before the All-Star break following an extended absence due to a right knee MCL sprain. Prior to being recalled, the rookie second-round pick joined South Bay for its Friday/Saturday back-to-back set versus the Texas Legends. He poured in 19 points (7-8 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-5 FT) to go with seven rebounds and one assist in 21 minutes in Friday's 127-105 win before sitting out for maintenance-related reasons in Saturday's 104-99 victory.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Available to play Thiero (knee) is available to play Tuesday against the Spurs, ESPN's Dave McMenamin reports.

Impact Thiero, who hasn't played since Dec. 30 due to a right MCL sprain, is coming off a successful rehab stint in the G League. The Lakers are resting several key players Tuesday, so Thiero could absorb some rotation minutes.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled to parent club Thiero was recalled from the G League's South Bay Lakers on Monday, Ryan Ward of Lakers on SI reports.

Impact Thiero, who hasn't played since Dec. 30 due to a right MCL sprain, practiced with the G League team Sunday and has since been recalled to the NBA level. The rookie won't play Monday against the Thunder and is unlikely to suit up Tuesday versus the Spurs, the Lakers' final game before the All-Star break. Thiero has appeared in 15 games this season, averaging 1.3 points and 1.2 rebounds in 5.8 minutes per contest.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Practices in G League The Lakers assigned Thiero (knee) to the G League's South Bay Lakers on Sunday, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.

Impact According to McMenamin, Thiero took part in a full-contact practice with South Bay on Sunday, marking the rookie first such session since he was diagnosed with a right knee MCL sprain in late December. Thiero will remain out for the Lakers' game Monday versus the Thunder and appears likely to sit out the second leg of the back-to-back set Tuesday versus the Spurs, but if he continues to practice in the G League in the coming days, he could be a candidate to play in South Bay's next game Wednesday versus the San Diego Clippers. After that, the NBA club will conclude its pre-All-Star-break schedule with a matchup Thursday versus the Mavericks.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Won't go Monday Thiero (knee) is out for Monday's game against the Thunder, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.

Impact Thiero has been sidelined since Dec. 30 due to a sprained right MCL, and he remains without a timetable to return. His next chance to suit up comes Tuesday against the Spurs.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday Thiero (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Warriors.

Impact Thiero hasn't played since Dec. 30 due to an MCL sprain in his right knee and is without a timetable for a return. However, he's expected to be re-evaluated soon. Until the Lakers offer an update on his progress, the rookie second-rounder should be considered doubtful for future contests.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Still sidelined Thiero (knee) is out for Thursday's game against the 76ers, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.

Impact Thiero remains out with a sprained right MCL, and a timeline for return has yet to be established. He's been sidelined since Dec.30.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

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