JARRED VANDERBILT #2 - POWER FORWARD - LOS ANGELES LAKERS
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#2 - POWER FORWARD - LOS ANGELES LAKERS
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JUNE 9 • FOX SPORTS
Lakers' Jarred Vanderbilt shares graphic photos of gruesome finger injury: 'Looks like a chicken wing' Jarred Vanderbilt is finally showing what his finger looked like after it was badly dislocated in a playoff game last month.
JUNE 2 • NYPOST.COM
Peyton Watson rumor gifts Lakers perfect way out of Jarred Vanderbilt contract Jarred Vanderbilt is a fine defensive player, but dwindling minutes and two remaining season on his contract have made him an imperfect fit...
MAY 30 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM
This Lakers' sneaky escape route could hand Mavs three assets including a sharpshooter for one big | Sporting News An ESPN trade proposal sends Mavericks center Daniel Gafford to the Lakers for Dalton Knecht, Jarred Vanderbilt, and a 2026 first-round draf...
MAY 27 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Lakers should make painful Jarred Vanderbilt decision Luka Doncic won't like The Los Angeles Lakers know what they should do with Jarred Vandebilt, but Luka Doncic may not agree.
MAY 17 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM
Sees three minutes in loss Vanderbilt finished Monday's 115-110 loss to the Thunder in Game 4 of the Western Conference Semifinals with zero points (0-1 FG) and one rebound over three minutes.
Impact After suffering a finger injury in Game 1, Vanderbilt made his second appearance of the series in Monday's Game 4. He played a very minor role for the Lakers in the regular season, posting averages of 4.4 points, 4.5 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 0.8 steals in 17.4 minutes across 65 appearances.
MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE
Available to play Vanderbilt (finger) is available for Saturday's Game 3 of the Western Conference Semifinals, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports.
Impact Vanderbilt is back after a one-game absence, which could result in fewer minutes for Dalton Knecht and Jake LaRavia. Vanderbilt is averaging 3.3 points and 3.8 rebounds in 12.1 minutes per game this postseason.
MAY 9 • ROTOWIRE
Luka Doncic, Jarred Vanderbilt headline Lakers injury report for Game 3 vs. Thunder | Sporting News The Los Angeles Lakers may be without multiple key players in Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Oklahoma City Thunder...
MAY 9 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Luka Dončić jokes about Jarred Vanderbilt's dislocated finger | Sporting News Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Dončić playfully mocked teammate Jarred Vanderbilt’s dislocated pinky finger during a recent practice session.
MAY 9 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Questionable for Game 3 Vanderbilt (finger) is questionable for Saturday's Game 3 versus the Thunder, Ryan Ward of SI.com reports.
Impact Vanderbilt missed Game 2 on Thursday after dislocating his right pinky finger in Tuesday's Game 1 loss, but there's a chance he could return for Game 3 on Saturday. If he's cleared to play, Dalton Knecht and Jake LaRavia's minutes could dip a bit.
MAY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Oklahoma City visits Los Angeles with 2-0 series lead

The Oklahoma City Thunder visit the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference second round with a 2-0 lead in the series
MAY 8 • Associated Press

Holmgren and Gilgeous-Alexander each score 22 as Thunder take 2-0 lead over Lakers in West semis

Chet Holmgren and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander each scored 22 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 125-107 to take a 2-0 lead in their best-of-seven Weste...
MAY 8 • Associated Press
Ruled out Thursday Vanderbilt (finger) has been ruled out for Thursday's Game 2 of the Western Conference Semifinals against the Thunder.
Impact Vanderbilt will miss Game 2 after exiting Tuesday's Game 1 loss in the second quarter due to a dislocated right finger. The injury is considered day-to-day, so a return for Saturday's Game 3 remains possible, though his absence could lead to increased opportunities off the bench for Jake LaRavia in the meantime.
MAY 7 • ROTOWIRE
Are Jarred Vanderbilt, Luke Kennard playing tonight for Lakers vs OKC in Game 2? Injuries, uncertainty and a growing sense of urgency surround the Los Angeles Lakers ahead of Game 2 against the Oklahoma City Thunder, with...
MAY 7 • BOLAVIP.COM
Doubtful for Thursday Vanderbilt (finger) is doubtful for Thursday's Western Conference Semifinals Game 2 against the Thunder, per Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com.
Impact Vanderbilt suffered a dislocated right finger during the second quarter of Tuesday's Western Conference Semifinals Game 1 loss to the Thunder. With Vanderbilt expected to miss Game 2 on Thursday, Jake LaRavia is an option for an expanded role.
MAY 6 • ROTOWIRE
New Jarred Vanderbilt injury update instantly brings relief to Lakers ahead of Game 2 It was a severe injury, but not one Jarred Vanderbilt can't overcome.
MAY 6 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM
Considered day-to-day Vanderbilt is day-to-day with a dislocated right finger, per Thuc Nhi Nguyen of the Los Angeles Times.
Impact Vanderbilt suffered the injury during the second quarter of Tuesday's Western Conference Semifinals Game 1 loss to the Thunder. It sounds like he has a chance to play through the issue going forward, so Vanderbilt can be tentatively viewed as questionable for Game 2 on Thursday in Oklahoma City.
MAY 6 • ROTOWIRE
Jarred Vanderbilt's gruesome finger injury leaves Thunder bench shook during Lakers game | Sporting News No one on the Thunder bench wanted a second look at Jarred Vanderbilt's injured pinky finger during Game 1.
MAY 6 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Bronny James suddenly staring down a task he may not be ready for in Lakers' Game 2 Someone will need to fill in for Jarred Vanderbilt.
MAY 6 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Thunder take 1-0 lead into game 2 against the Lakers

The Oklahoma City Thunder host the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference second round with a 1-0 lead in the series
MAY 6 • Associated Press
Painful Jarred Vanderbilt injury update all but confirms his Lakers fate after Game 1 Don't expect to see the Los Angeles Lakers forward anytime soon.
MAY 6 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Holmgren has 24 points to help Thunder top Lakers 108-90 in Game 1 of Western Conference semifinals

Chet Holmgren scored 24 points and grabbed 12 rebounds as the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 108-90 in Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinal series
MAY 6 • Associated Press
Diagnosed with dislocated finger Vanderbilt has been diagnosed with a full dislocation of his right pinky finger, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Impact Vanderbilt exited Tuesday's Western Conference Semifinals Game 1 loss to the Thunder in the second quarter after hitting the backboard and injuring his finger. He was quickly ruled out for the remainder of the game after exiting to the locker room and can be considered doubtful for Game 2 on Thursday until the Lakers offer an update on his status.
MAY 6 • ROTOWIRE
Lakers' Jarred Vanderbilt suffers gruesome finger injury vs Thunder Jarred Vanderbilt suffered a right hand injury in the second quarter of Game 1 of the playoff series between the LA Lakers and Oklahoma City...
MAY 6 • USATODAY.COM
Jarred Vanderbilt leaves Game 1 of Lakers-Thunder with finger injury Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt had an early exit from Tuesday’s Game 1 against the Thunder because of a right finger injury.
MAY 6 • NYPOST.COM
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