Jarred Vanderbilt News, Rumors, Updates - Los Angeles Lakers

Clippers take home win streak into matchup with the Lakers

The Los Angeles Clippers are looking to continue a five-game home win streak with a victory over the Los Angeles Lakers

JANUARY 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Won't return this week Head coach JJ Redick said Monday that Vanderbilt (foot) won't return to the lineup this week, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.

Impact While Redick notes Vanderbilt is progressing well and getting closer to returning from foot surgery, the forward will not be available until sometime next week at the earliest. Until the 25-year-old is ready to rejoin Los Angeles' rotation, Dorian Finney-Smith and Max Christie should continue occupying significant roles for the Lakers.

JANUARY 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to NBA The Lakers recalled Vanderbilt (foot) from the G League's South Bay Lakers on Friday, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.

Impact Vanderbilt was recalled from the G League after going through practice Friday. Vanderbilt has yet to play this season while recovering from foot surgery but is progressing in his recovery. The 25-year-old forward is set to be re-evaluated Jan. 14.

JANUARY 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Assigned to G League on Friday The Lakers assigned Vanderbilt (foot) to the G League's South Bay Lakers on Friday, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.

Impact South Bay will hold practice before the parent club, allowing Vanderbilt to get some extra on-court work in against the Lakers' G League players. The 25-year-old began non-contact work in late December, and he hasn't seen game action since February of 2023 due to injuries -- and offseason surgeries -- to both feet. Vanderbilt is slated to be re-evaluated Jan 14., and he could return to action as soon as Jan. 15 against the Heat.

JANUARY 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Charlotte faces Los Angeles, looks to break road losing streak

Charlotte heads into a matchup against Los Angeles as losers of six straight road games

JANUARY 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Jarred Vanderbilt progressing toward return Mike Trudell: The team provided this update: Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt has made meaningful strides in his return-to-play progression...

JANUARY 8, 2025 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Continues ramping up Vanderbilt (foot) participated in 5-on-5 practice Monday, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.

Impact After starting non-contact work in late December, Vanderbilt is ramping up his activity after undergoing right foot surgery this past offseason. His next step is to play against teammates in practice, and head coach JJ Redick said the Lakers will have another update soon. Until Vanderbilt is ready to return to the floor, Dorian Finney-Smith should continuing serving as a regular member of Los Angeles' rotation.

JANUARY 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jarred Vanderbilt back within next week or two? According to league sources and some close to the team, there is growing optimism Vanderbilt might make his return within the next week or t...

JANUARY 7, 2025 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Mavericks take on the Lakers on 5-game skid

Dallas looks to stop its five-game losing streak when the Dallas Mavericks play Los Angeles

JANUARY 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Lakers' Jarred Vanderbilt continues to ramp up: 'his progress is real right now' Vanderbilt hasn’t played this season after undergoing foot surgery in May.

JANUARY 6, 2025 • DAILYNEWS.COM

Los Angeles and Atlanta meet in cross-conference matchup

Atlanta visits Los Angeles for a non-conference matchup

JANUARY 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Positive Injury Updates for Jarred Vanderbilt and Jaxson Hayes Lakers’ Jarred Vanderbilt returns to non-contact practice as team provides positive update on Jaxson Hayes injury.

JANUARY 1, 2025 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Portland visits Los Angeles on 7-game road slide

Portland is looking to break its seven-game road losing streak with a win against Los Angeles

JANUARY 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Starts non-contact work Vanderbilt takes another step forward in his rehab process, as he has begun non-contact work in practices, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Vanderbilt is inching closer to returning to the basketball floor. He is finally back at practice, which is a good sign for the Lakers' depth in the frontcourt.

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sabonis, Kings square off against the Lakers

Los Angeles heads to Sacramento for a Western Conference matchup Saturday

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • Associated Press

Memphis faces Los Angeles on 4-game win streak

Memphis will try to prolong its four-game win streak with a victory over Los Angeles

DECEMBER 14, 2024 • Associated Press

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

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

DECEMBER 7, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

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

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, 2024 • DAILYNEWS.COM

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

DECEMBER 3, 2024 • 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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Los Angeles faces Miami for non-conference matchup

Miami takes on Los Angeles in a non-conference matchup

DECEMBER 3, 2024 • Associated Press

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