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Lakers coach JJ Redick claims his vocal argument with Jarred Vanderbilt was nothing unusual

Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick downplayed his mid-game shouting match with Jarred Vanderbilt during their loss to Oklahoma City

APRIL 8 • Associated Press

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads Thunder to easy 123-87 win over injury-depleted Lakers

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 25 points and eight assists, and Isaiah Joe hit six 3-pointers in the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 123-87 victory over the injury-depleted Los Angeles Lakers

APRIL 8 • Associated Press

Will suit up Sunday Vanderbilt (calf) is available for Sunday's game against the Mavericks.

Impact Vanderbilt will shake off a questionable tag and should see increased playing time moving forward, as Austin Reaves (oblique) and Luka Doncic (hamstring) are out for at least a month. Plus, Marcus Smart (ankle) remains out. Over his past 10 appearances, Vanderbilt has averaged 3.1 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 13.2 minutes per game.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sunday Vanderbilt is questionable for Sunday's game in Dallas due to right calf soreness, Thuc Nhi Nguyen of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Vanderbilt may want to test his calf while going through his pregame routine, so he could be headed for a game-time call Sunday. If he's ruled out, that could open up some minutes for Jake LaRavia and Maxi Kleber.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Re-enters rotation Thursday Vanderbilt registered nine points (4-7 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, three assists and three steals over 12 minutes during Thursday's 139-96 loss to the Thunder.

Impact Vanderbilt has had a hard time staying in the Lakers' rotation, but he was able to make an appearance with Thursday's game getting out of hand early. Considering he didn't see the floor in Tuesday's win over Cleveland, Vanderbilt isn't a lock to see steady playing time during the final week of the regular season.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Moves back out of rotation Vanderbilt (coach's decision) didn't receive any playing time Monday in the Lakers' 100-92 win over the Rockets.

Impact After a recent stretch in which he appeared in five straight games and averaged 12.0 minutes, Vanderbilt has now been left out of head coach JJ Redick's rotation for the past two contests. The Lakers seem content to lean on Jaxson Hayes and Rui Hachimura to fill out minutes in the frontcourt when starters LeBron James and Deandre Ayton are off the court.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Removed from rotation Vanderbilt (coach's decision) went unused off the bench in Sunday's 128-104 win over the Kings.

Impact Vanderbilt ended up dropping out of the rotation after he had appeared in each of the Lakers' last 35 games and averaging 4.9 points, 4.5 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 0.9 steals in 18.8 minutes per contest during that stretch. The veteran big man had been trending down prior to his absence Sunday, playing no more than 12 minutes in any of his last five appearances while converting on just 36.4 percent of his field-goal attempts. Head coach JJ Redick went with Maxi Kleber (13 minutes) on the second unit in lieu of Vanderbilt in what could prove to be more than a one-time arrangement.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Maxi Kleber may have stolen Jarred Vanderbilt's Lakers job overnight The Los Angeles Lakers went with Kleber over Vanderbilt against the Sacramento Kings.

MARCH 2 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

The Russell Westbrook trade is finally getting better for the Lakers Getting Jarred Vanderbilt back in the Russell Westbrook trade is finally paying off for the Los Angeles Lakers.

FEBRUARY 23 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Shows two-way potential Vanderbilt ended Saturday's 105-99 win over Golden State with 13 points (4-6 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), eight rebounds, two assists, one block and two steals over 19 minutes.

Impact Games like this one could lead to more playing time for Vanderbilt. It was the fourth game this season where the Lakers big man sank multiple threes. He also grabbed eight rebounds and forced some turnovers on defense. The Lakers rotation has fluctuated all season long, so a few more strong showings and Vanderbilt could find himself with a bigger role on the team.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

LeBron James has 20 points, 10 assists to lead Luka-less Lakers past Warriors

LeBron James had 20 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds to help the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Golden State Warriors 105-99 on Saturday night

FEBRUARY 8 • Associated Press

Records season-high four steals Vanderbilt had seven points (3-5 FG, 1-1 3Pt), one rebound, two assists, one block and four steals across 22 minutes during Thursday's 112-104 loss to the Clippers.

Impact Vanderbilt was a bright spot on the defensive end for the Lakers on Thursday, recording a season-high four swipes and his eighth game with one steal and one block. Across 12 games in January, the 26-year-old forward is averaging 4.7 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 0.8 steals and 0.5 blocks in 21.1 minutes per contest

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

JJ Redick quietly admits a major Lakers misstep this season Jarred Vanderbilt should have never lost his spot in the rotation for the Los Angeles Lakers.

JANUARY 19 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Logs 15 minutes in loss Vanderbilt recorded six points (3-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and five rebounds across 15 minutes during Thursday's 135-117 loss to the Hornets.

Impact With Rui Hachimura back in the mix, Vanderbilt's path to playing time is obstructed. At least for the time being, Vanderbilt is really going to struggle to keep his fantasy value afloat due to a minor role in the frontcourt.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Lakers reportedly looking to trade Jarred Vanderbilt, Gabe Vincent | Sporting News Los Angeles could trade the pair for an upgrade at the forward position.

JANUARY 16 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Not starting vs. Milwaukee Vanderbilt won't start against the Bucks on Friday, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.

Impact With LeBron James (foot/sciatica) back in the lineup following a one-game absence, Vanderbilt will slide to the second unit. Over his last 10 appearances off the bench, the 26-year-old forward has averaged 6.6 points and 6.0 rebounds in 23.3 minutes per game.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Wednesday sans LeBron Vanderbilt is in the Lakers' starting lineup against the Spurs on Wednesday, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.

Impact Vanderbilt will make his third start of the season Wednesday due to the absence of LeBron James (foot/sciatica). Across his prior two starts, Vanderbilt averaged 8.5 points, 10.0 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 2.0 steals over 27.0 minutes per game.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Provides spark off bench Vanderbilt posted seven points (3-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), eight rebounds, four assists and two steals over 29 minutes during Tuesday's 111-103 win over the Pelicans.

Impact Vanderbilt gave the Lakers a huge lift off the bench on both ends of the court Tuesday, and that's the been the case a lot recently. Over his last six outings, Vanderbilt has seen 24.6 minutes per night with 7.2 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.2 three-pointers on 60.7 percent shooting from the field.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

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.

JANUARY 3 • 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.

JANUARY 2 • 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.

JANUARY 2 • 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.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • 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

Jarred Vanderbilt instantly makes JJ Redick and Lakers regret bewildering benching The Los Angeles Lakers put Jarred Vanderbilt back into the rotation with Austin Reaves out, and he proved to be exactly what they needed.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

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Lakers coach JJ Redick claims his vocal argument with Jarred Vanderbilt was nothing unusual

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads Thunder to easy 123-87 win over injury-depleted Lakers

LeBron James has 20 points, 10 assists to lead Luka-less Lakers past Warriors