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Jarred Vanderbilt - Early exit with quad bruise Vanderbilt has been ruled out for the remainder of Wednesday's preseason game against the Lakers due to a left quad contusion, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports.

Impact Vanderbilt took a knee to the thigh during a second-quarter collision with Dereck Lively, and he won't return due to what's being called a left quad contusion. Vanderbilt will finish the contest with five points (2-4 FG, 1-2 3Pt), seven rebounds, four assists and one block across 13 minutes. His next chance to play will come Friday against Sacramento -- the Lakers' preseason finale. In the meantime, Christian Koloko and Anton Watson could see more minutes.

OCTOBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

LeBron James Out Until at Least Mid-November, Per Shams LeBron James will not be suiting up for the Los Angeles Lakers when the 2025-26 NBA season tips off, and some think his absence could stretc...

OCTOBER 16, 2025 • BASKETBALLFOREVER.COM

NBA Insider shares concerning update on LeBron James' recovery LeBron James' beard carries more gray now, a quiet reminder of just how long he's been doing this. When the Los Angeles Lakers star steps ba...

OCTOBER 16, 2025 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Lakers Announce Bronny James News on Wednesday The Los Angeles Lakers shared Bronny James news.

OCTOBER 16, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

NBA Insider Gives Estimated Timeline for Return of LeBron James to Lakers Lineup James will miss the start of the regular season with sciatica.

OCTOBER 16, 2025 • SI.COM

LeBron James - Eyeing mid-November return James (sciatica) isn't expected to make his 2025-26 debut until around mid-November, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Impact James has been dealing with a nerve issue since early August, and the injury is expected to keep him sidelined until mid-November. Charania also noted that James and the Lakers will be patient with the recovery process. The 40-year-old will be re-evaluated Oct. 30, at which point a more specific timeline for return may be revealed. It's unclear who'll step in to the starting lineup in place of James, though Jarred Vanderbilt and Jake LaRavia appear to be the likeliest candidates.

OCTOBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lakers coach JJ Redick addresses LeBron James' 'tricky' injury | Sporting News JJ Redick is hopeful his aging superstar will return soon.

OCTOBER 16, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM