JARRED VANDERBILT NEWS

Portland faces Los Angeles, aims to halt 3-game slide

Portland heads into the matchup with Los Angeles after losing three in a row

6 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lakers' Jarred Vanderbilt sidelined until at least January with ailing knee LOS ANGELES - Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt, a player who could answer some of the team’s defense...

DECEMBER 3 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Lakers push back return date for Jarred Vanderbilt | NBA.com The Lakers forward, who had procedures on both feet during the offseason, is experiencing fluid buildup in his left knee.

DECEMBER 3 • NBA.COM

Return on hold for Lakers F Jarred Vanderbilt Jarred Vanderbilt’s return to the Los Angeles Lakers will take longer than expected.The Lakers said in a statement Tuesday that a setback in...

DECEMBER 3 • KANSASCITY.COM

Lakers push back return date for long-injured Jarred Vanderbilt amid new knee problem

Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt has experienced a fluid buildup in his left knee during his injury rehabilitation.

DECEMBER 3

Lakers' Jarred Vanderbilt's return targeted for early January The forward, who had surgery on both feet in the offseason, had a recent setback with swelling caused by fluid in his left knee

DECEMBER 3 • DAILYNEWS.COM

Lakers Get Another Negative Injury Update, New Timeline on Jarred Vanderbilt Injury Vanderbilt won’t return before January.

DECEMBER 3 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Targeting early January return After experiencing fluid in his left knee during the rehab process, Vanderbilt's expected return has been pushed to early January, ESPN's Shams Charania reports.

Impact Vanderbilt has been recovering from offseason procedures to both feet, and now he's battling a left knee issue on top of that. Vanderbilt was a key player for the Lakers during the 2023-24 season with averages of 5.2 points, 4.8 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.2 steals, so his delayed return is a big blow to the team.

DECEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Los Angeles faces Miami for non-conference matchup

Miami takes on Los Angeles in a non-conference matchup

DECEMBER 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Edwards, Timberwolves to host Davis and the Lakers

Minnesota and Los Angeles will square off in a matchup of Western Conference foes

DECEMBER 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lakers' Jarred Vanderbilt to be re-evaluated in 2 weeks EL SEGUNDO - Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt’s rehabilitation from offseason surgery on his feet wi...

NOVEMBER 21 • SACBEE.COM

Out for at least two more weeks Vanderbilt's (foot) ramp-up process has gone slower than anticipated, and he'll be re-evaluated in a "couple weeks" from Wednesday, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Vanderbilt underwent surgery on his right foot during the offseason but his recovery has been slower than expected. He's yet to appear in a game this season and will need at least two weeks more before retaking the hardwood.

NOVEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Tuesday Vanderbilt (foot) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Jazz, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports.

Impact Vanderbilt continues to work his way back from offseason procedures on both of his feet. His next chance to make his 2024-25 regular-season debut will be Thursday against the Magic, but Vanderbilt will need to increase his basketball activities before entertaining a return to game action.

NOVEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Takes part in shooting drills Vanderbilt (foot) was spotted participating in light shooting drills following Sunday's practice, Khobi Price of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Vanderbilt doesn't appear to be all that close to a return to play just yet, but he's trending in the right direction. If all goes well in his rehab, fantasy managers could see the forward continue to ramp up basketball activities over the next week or so, at which point another update is expected to surface.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Out at least another week Coach JJ Redick said Friday that the Lakers will have another update on Vanderbilt (foot) in about a week, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Vanderbilt has yet to suit up this season while recovering from multiple surgeries. Although Redick said that Vanderbilt is progressing in his recovery, he is still experiencing "minor discomfort".

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

To miss start of season Head coach JJ Redick stated Thursday that Vanderbilt's (foot) status will be updated in two weeks, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact The Lakers were hopeful that Vanderbilt would be ready for the start of the regular season Tuesday against the Timberwolves, but following Thursday's update, he's set to miss at least the first five matchups of the 2024-25 campaign. Redick noted that Vanderbilt hasn't suffered any sort of setback, so perhaps the team's initial timetable for a return was a bit ambitious.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Progressing in recovery Coach JJ Redick said Saturday that Vanderbilt (foot) is progressing and in a "ramp up" stage in his recovery, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Vanderbilt is still working his way back from multiple foot surgeries this offseason and isn't expected to suit up in the preseason. However, the Lakers are still targeting the regular-season opener against Minnesota on Oct. 21 as a target date.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Opening Night Vanderbilt (foot) said Monday that he's not sure if he'll be ready for Opening Night, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.

Impact Vanderbilt had procedures on both feet during the offseason, and there's been some optimism that he could be ready to face Minnesota on Oct. 22 to open the season. Vanderbilt said his rehab process has been going great, and it will be interesting to see how he progresses throughout the preseason.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Underwent offseason procedures General manager Rob Pelinka said Wednesday that Vanderbilt had successful procedures on both feet this offseason, and there's optimism the forward will be ready for Opening Night a...

Impact Pelinka added that Vanderbilt had a lingering bone spur that was also cleared up during the procedures, which happened right after the 2023-24 season concluded. Vanderbilt was a key piece during the Lakers' run to the Western Conference Finals two years ago, but last season, the forward struggled to stay on the court, making just 29 regular-season appearances. Vanderbilt brings a defensive versatility that is hard to come by and will certainly have a role if he's healthy on Opening Night, though probably not one worth fantasy relevance outside of deeper leagues prioritizing defensive stats.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Lakers News: Lakers facing potential setback with Jarred Vanderbilt's injury issues Lakers face uncertainty as key defender Jarred Vanderbilt’s foot injury clouds the season ahead.

SEPTEMBER 7 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Lakers News: Jarred Vanderbilt Risking Missed Time Ahead of Training Camp Start Jarred Vanderbilt may not be fit for the start of training camp as lingering foot issues persist.

SEPTEMBER 6 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Lakers 2023-24 season player grades: Jarred Vanderbilt A final look at forward Jarred Vanderbilt’s performance this season.

JUNE 19 • USATODAY.COM

Lakers Injury Report: Jarred Vanderbilt's Status Upgraded Prior to Game 5 Will defensive-minded forward Jarred Vanderbilt return for a critical Game 5 against the Denver Nuggets tonight?

APRIL 30 • SI.COM

Questionable for Game 5 Vanderbilt (foot) is listed as questionable ahead of Monday's game against the Nuggets, Khobi Price of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Vanderbilt is yet to appear in the psotseason for the Lakers, who find themselves on the brink of elimination. This is the first time Vanderbilt has not immediately been ruled out, so he seems to be trending towards a return.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play in Game 4 Vanderbilt (foot) won't play in Saturday's Game 4 versus Denver, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Although Vanderbilt has ramped up his activity at practice, he'll remain on the sidelines as the Lakers attempt to keep their season alive Saturday.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE