Jarred Vanderbilt News, Rumors, Updates - Los Angeles Lakers

Available Friday Vanderbilt (leg) is available for Friday's game against the Grizzlies, Dan Woike of The Athletic reports.

Impact Vanderbilt was initially listed as questionable for Friday's contest due to right leg soreness, though he was eventually upgraded to probable and has now been cleared to suit up. The 26-year-old forward has logged 20-plus minutes in six consecutive contests, averaging 6.7 points and 6.0 rebounds in 24.5 minutes per tilt during that stretch.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Probable Friday Vanderbilt (leg) is probable for Friday's game against the Grizzlies, Thuc Nhi Nguyen of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Right leg soreness is unlikely to stop Vanderbilt from playing Friday. The forward has averaged 6.7 points, 6.0 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 24.7 minutes per contest over his last six games, shooting 53.6 percent from the field.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with leg soreness Vanderbilt is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Grizzlies due to right leg soreness.

Impact Vanderbilt has been a key piece to the Lakers' rotation while coming off the bench this season, averaging 5.0 points, 5.5 rebounds and 1.3 assists over 19.2 minutes per game. Maxi Kleber and Dalton Knecht would likely see their minutes increase if Vanderbilt doesn't play Friday.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Sees 22 minutes in win Vanderbilt had five points (2-4 FG, 1-3 3Pt), two rebounds and two steals over 22 minutes during Sunday's 125-101 win over the Kings.

Impact Vanderbilt has stepped into a larger role lately with the Lakers looking for a defensive spark. Over his last five outings, he's seen 24.2 minutes per contest with 6.4 points, 5.6 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 1.4 three-pointers on 48.0 percent shooting from the field.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Matches Doncic with 11 rebounds Vanderbilt chipped in seven points (3-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt), 11 rebounds and one assist over 25 minutes during Thursday's 143-135 victory over the Jazz.

Impact Although Jaxson Hayes slid into a starting role with Deandre Ayton (elbow) on the sidelines, Vanderbilt finished with the big rebound total. Hayes only managed three boards, while Vanderbilt and Luka Doncic led the rebound brigade with 11 grabs each. Now in his third full season with the Lakers, Vanderbilt's production remains minimal, averaging just 17.6 minutes across 17 games.

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Part of rotation Sunday Vanderbilt chipped in seven points (2-5 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, one block and two steals in 15 minutes during Sunday's 116-114 win over the Suns.

Impact Vanderbilt played double-digit minutes for the first time since Nov. 14. After not seeing the floor in eight straight games, the defensive-minded forward has received minutes in two of the Lakers' past three games. With Austin Reaves (calf) sidelined for at least a week, coach JJ Redick might open up the rotation, which could bode well for Vanderbilt's playing time.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 15, 2025 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Lakers' $48 Million Elite Defender 'Surprised' by JJ Redick's Rotation Move Amid Luka & Squad's Defense Woes Jarred Vanderbilt shared his thoughts about being out of LA Lakers coach JJ Redick's rotation recently. Vanderbilt played in the team's firs...

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

JJ Redick Refuses to Play Jarred Vanderbilt in Brutal Loss to Celtics While 3 G League Players Get Minutes LA Lakers coach JJ Redick continued to snub Jarred Vanderbilt in Friday's blowout loss to the Boston Celtics. The forward has been out of th...

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

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DECEMBER 2, 2025 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

JJ Redick immediately shunned one surprising Laker as LeBron James returned Jarred Vanderbilt was nowhere to be found against the Utah Jazz.

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Cut out of rotation Vanderbilt (coach's decision) went unused off the bench in Tuesday's 140-126 win over the Jazz.

Impact After he had seen his playing time decline from 19 minutes to 11 to eight over the Lakers' previous three contests, Vanderbilt ended up falling out of the rotation entirely Tuesday while Los Angeles welcomed LeBron James (sciatica) and Gabe Vincent (ankle) back from long-term absences. Though Vanderbilt could reclaim a role on the second unit if the Lakers are missing a player or two in their nine-man rotation for a given game, he may struggle to get off the bench more often than not when the team is at full strength.

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

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NOVEMBER 11, 2025 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Posts strong double-double Vanderbilt recorded 12 points (4-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 18 rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 28 minutes during Saturday's 122-102 loss to Atlanta.

Impact Luka Doncic led the way for the Lakers in scoring, but Vanderbilt made a strong case to be the second or third-best player for the Lakers in this road loss. The veteran forward ended just one rebound shy of tying his career-high mark in that category, and he supplemented that with 12 points to record his first double-double of the season. Vanderbilt isn't expected to take Rui Hachimura's place in the starting lineup, so Vanderbilt's overall upside will remain fairly low due to his role in the rotation.

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Bench role Friday Vanderbilt will come off the bench during Friday's game against the Grizzlies.

Impact Vanderbilt will be in the second unit, with Luka Doncic (finger) and Marcus Smart (quadriceps) returning. Jake LaRavia will also have a bench role for Friday's matchup. Vanderbilt is averaging 5.6 points, 7.0 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.8 steals per game, shooting 40 percent from the field.

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Fares well as starter Vanderbilt provided 14 points (6-11 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and three steals over 28 minutes during Monday's 122-108 loss to the Trail Blazers.

Impact The Lakers were extremely shorthanded Monday, allowing Vanderbilt to move into the starting lineup. He's averaging 11.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 2.5 steals over his last two games, proving his worth as a short-term streamer until the Lakers get some reinforcements back.

OCTOBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Trail Blazers beat Lakers 122-108 despite Reaves' 41 points

Deni Avdija scored 25, Jrue Holiday had 24 points and six assists, and the Portland Trail Blazers pulled away from the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers 122-108

OCTOBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Starting Monday Vanderbilt will move into the starting lineup for Monday's matchup with Portland, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Gabe Vincent (ankle) and Marcus Smart (quad) will join LeBron James (pinched nerve) and Luka Doncic (finger/leg) on the sidelines for Monday's game, which will result in Vanderbilt getting the start. Joining him in the first unit will be Austin Reaves, Jake LaRavia, Rui Hachimura and Deandre Ayton. Vanderbilt is capable of racking up the defensive stats when given the minutes, so he's on the radar as a potential deep league streamer.

OCTOBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Strong performance in win Vanderbilt closed with nine points (3-5 FG, 3-4 FT), five rebounds, two assists and two steals over 27 minutes during Sunday's 127-120 victory over the Kings.

Impact Jaxson Hayes (knee) sat this game out and joined a growing injury report in Los Angeles -- LeBron James (back) and Luka Doncic (finger) both remain on the shelf for the immediate future. Vanderbilt has strong rebounding and steal rates, so if the minutes are there, he can do some damage in those categories.

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to bench Vanderbilt will come off the bench in Friday's exhibition game against the Kings, Khobi Price of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Head coach JJ Redick previously noted Friday's starters will be the Lakers' starters for Opening Night, so it looks like Vanderbilt will begin the year as a reserve. There will be more minutes available for him with LeBron James (pinched nerve) set to begin the year sidelined, but Vanderbilt's upside will be capped in a second-unit role.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to bench Vanderbilt will come off the bench in Friday's exhibition game against the Kings, Khobi Price of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact With LeBron James (pinched nerve) set to begin the year on the sidelines, there will be more minutes available for Vanderbilt, but it's unclear if he'll be a starter or reserve. Rui Hachimura will replace him in the starting unit for Friday's game, so Vanderbilt may be relegated to minutes in the teens.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Available for preseason finale Vanderbilt (quadriceps) is available for Friday's preseason finale against the Kings, Khobi Price of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Vanderbilt left Wednesday's preseason game against the Mavericks due to a left quad contusion, but the issue has proven to be of minimal concern. With LeBron James (sciatica) not expected to make his season debut until around mid-November, Vanderbilt has one more chance to make his case for an Opening Night start.

OCTOBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

How Lakers Could Be Affected by Jarred Vanderbilt's Injury News Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt suffered a left quad contusion during Wednesday's preseason game against the Dallas Mavericks....

OCTOBER 16, 2025 • SI.COM

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Trail Blazers beat Lakers 122-108 despite Reaves' 41 points