Jarred Vanderbilt News, Rumors, Updates - Los Angeles Lakers

Coming off bench Vanderbilt won't start Wednesday's game against Miami, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Vanderbilt will rejoin the reserves Wednesday after making five consecutive starts. In eight games off the bench this season, Vanderbilt averaged 0.9 points and 3.8 rebounds over 14.2 minutes.

JANUARY 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will play Thursday Vanderbilt (heel) is available for Thursday's game against the Hornets, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.

Impact The Lakers have been consistently throwing probable tags on Vanderbilt, so his status wasn't in any real doubt. He's been quiet this season, but he had one of his better showings against the Celtics on Monday with six points, six rebounds and one steal in 23 minutes.

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Thursday Vanderbilt (heel) is listed as probable for Thursday's game versus the Hornets, Broderick Turner of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Vanderbilt has consistently received probable tags while dealing with left heel bursitis. However, Vanderbilt has started in the Lakers' last two contests and is averaging 4.0 points, 6.0 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 23.5 minutes across that span.

DECEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Likely to play Monday Vanderbilt (heel) is probable for Monday's game against the Celtics.

Impact Vanderbilt is listed as probable ahead of game time for the sixth consecutive time, having played in each of the previous cases. Vanderbilt received his first start of the season Saturday, where he posted two points, six rebounds, one steal and a block in 24 minutes.

DECEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Moves into starting lineup Vanderbilt (heel) will move into the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Thunder, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact The Lakers are shaking things up after four straight losses. Vanderbilt will replace D'Angelo Russell in the lineup, so LeBron James will presumably run the point with Vanderbilt pairing with Anthony Davis. Vanderbilt can be a great source of rebounds and steals when he sees enough minutes, but he's averaging just 14.1 minutes per game this season.

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to play Saturday Vanderbilt (heel) is probable for Saturday's game against the Thunder.

Impact Vanderbilt has appeared in eight of the Lakers' last nine games but has had a limited impact, averaging 0.9 points and 3.8 rebounds in 14.3 minutes per game. He'll likely be able to suit up once again Saturday.

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will play Thursday Vanderbilt (heel) will play Thursday against the Timberwolves, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.

Impact Vanderbilt was listed as a game-time call early on, but his availability is not a surprise, as the big man is set to play a sixth straight game despite being listed in the injury report. He might be in line for a bigger role in this one with LeBron James (ankle) set to sit out.

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Thursday Vanderbilt (heel) is listed as probable for Thursday's game versus the Timberwolves.

Impact Vanderbilt is expected to suit up for his fifth straight game Thursday despite dealing with a left heel injury. With LeBron James (ankle) out, Vanderbilt could be in store for an increased role against Minnesota.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores two off bench Vanderbilt chipped in two points (1-3 FG, 0-2 3Pt) in 13 minutes during Wednesday's 124-108 loss to Chicago.

Impact Vanderbilt missed over a month to begin the season due to left heel bursitis, and he's continued to manage a heel issue since returning to the court in early December. It's unclear whether the issue has impacted his performance, but he's had a relatively limited impact upon his return, averaging 1.0 points and 3.6 rebounds in 14.3 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Upgraded to available Vanderbilt (heel) will play in Wednesday's game versus the Bulls, Broderick Turner of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Vanderbilt has been upgraded from probable to available for Wednesday's contest despite dealing with a nagging heel injury. The 24-year-old forward should continue to be one of the Lakers' primary options off the bench in the frontcourt.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Wednesday Vanderbilt (heel) is probable for Wednesday against the Bulls, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports.

Impact Vanderbilt has been carrying probable tags for a while now, but all signs point to him playing yet again. He's had a minor role for the Lakers this season, posting averages of 0.8 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 14.3 minutes per contest.

DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suiting up Monday Vanderbilt (back) is active for Monday's game against the Knicks, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports.

Impact It's been an injury-plagued start to the season for Vanderbilt, but he's active for a third consecutive contest Monday. The 24-year-old has compiled just two points and eight rebounds over 30 minutes in his last two games.

DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Monday Vanderbilt is probable for Monday's game due to back spasms, Brad Turner of The Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Vanderbilt has been dealing with back spasms for the last week and he has been given a probable tag for a second consecutive game. Vanderbilt has averaged 1.0 points, 4.6 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 14.6 minutes per game over his last five appearances, most of his impact coming outside of the box score.

DECEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Friday Vanderbilt (back) is Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet for Friday's game versus the Spurs, Mike reports.

Impact Vanderbilt has been upgraded from probable to available Friday despite dealing with back spasms. With Anthony Davis (hip) and Cam Reddish (knee) out, Vanderbilt could be in store for extended minutes.

DECEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Friday Vanderbilt is probable for Friday's game against the Spurs due to back spasms, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports.

Impact Vanderbilt has been battling back spasms for a few days, but it appears that he's trending in the right direction. Assuming he gets the green light, he'll likely play a limited role unless the Lakers are without LeBron James (calf, questionable) and/or Anthony Davis (hip, questionable).

DECEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Wednesday Vanderbilt (back) is available for Wednesday's game versus the Spurs, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports.

Impact Vanderbilt has been upgraded from questionable to available Wednesday after missing the previous game due to back spasms. With LeBron James (calf) out, Vanderbilt could receive extended playing time.

DECEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Wednesday Vanderbilt (back) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Spurs, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.

Impact Vanderbilt was unavailable for Tuesday's game against the Mavericks due to back spasms, and it's unclear whether he'll be able to suit up for the second half of the back-to-back set. If he sits again, Jaxson Hayes, Christian Wood and Rui Hachimura are candidates to see increased run.

DECEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out against Dallas Vanderbilt (back) won't play in Tuesday's game versus the Mavericks, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports.

Impact Vanderbilt has been downgraded from questionable to out Wednesday due to back spasms. Jaxson Hayes, Christian Wood and Rui Hachimura are candidates to receive extended minutes in his absence. Vanderbilt's next chance to suit up is Wednesday's matchup with the Spurs.

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Officially a game-time decision Vanderbilt is a game-time decision for Tuesday's game against the Mavericks, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Vanderbilt has made three consecutive appearances since returning from heel bursitis, but he's now dealing with back spasms in advance of Tuesday's contest. Luka Doncic (back) is cleared for action, so Vanderbilt's defensive versatility would be a relevant loss for the Lakers if he's unable to suit up.

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back on injury report Vanderbilt (back) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Mavericks, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Vanderbilt has played in three straight contests since returning from a heel injury, but he's now been added to the injury report with back spasms. He'll likely need to prove his health during morning shootaround and pre-game warmups to gain clearance for Tuesday's matchup.

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back on injury report Vanderbilt (back) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Mavericks, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available for Saturday Vanderbilt (heel) is good to go for Saturday's game against the Pacers, Khobi Price of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Vanderbilt will play through a probable tag for the second straight game. In three appearances for the Lakers this season, Vanderbilt holds averages of 1.0 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.3 assists.

DECEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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