MARCH 9, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
MO BAMBA
Lakers C Mo Bamba (ankle) out at least 4 weeks Los Angeles Lakers center Mo Bamba will be sidelined at least four weeks with a left high-ankle sprain.
Lakers News: Mo Bamba May Miss Rest Of Regular Season With Injury LA’s new 3-and-D reserve center will miss some time.
MARCH 9, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Out at least four weeks Bamba was diagnosed Thursday with a left high-ankle sprain and will be re-evaluated in approximately four weeks, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports.
Impact Bamba's injury will almost certainly sideline him for the remainder of the regular season, as he'll likely require some ramp-up time to get himself ready for game action even if he's cleared to resume basketball activities at the end of the four-week period. Since arriving in Los Angeles in a trade-deadline deal with the Magic, Bamba had been an inconsistent member of head coach Darvin Ham's rotation. With Bamba now out for the foreseeable future, Wenyen Gabriel will have a clearer path to serving as the unquestioned top backup to Anthony Davis.
MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Lakers Injury News: Mo Bamba Status Revealed for Tuesday's Game Against Memphis He left Sunday’s game with an ankle injury.
MARCH 7, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Ruled out Tuesday Bamba (ankle) is out for Tuesday's matchup against the Grizzlies, Kyle Goon of The Orange County Register reports.
Impact After exiting Saturday's contest early due to an ankle sprain, Bamba will officially be sidelined Tuesday. The likes of Wenyen Gabriel and Rui Hachimura emerge as candidates to receive more usage with Bamba out of the lineup. The Texas product's next chance to return to the floor comes Friday against the Raptors.
MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Lakers News: Mo Bamba Won't Return Against Warriors Due to Ankle Injury LA loses another key rotational piece midgame.
MARCH 5, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Won't return Sunday Bamba (left ankle sprain) will not return to Sunday's game against the Warriors, Kendra Andrews of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Bamba will end his evening with two rebounds and nothing else over two minutes, and for now, he should be considered questionable for Tuesday's game against the Grizzlies. If he needs to miss time, his minutes will be divvied up amongst Jarred Vanderbilt, Rui Hachimura and Wenyen Gabriel.
MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Draws first start with Lakers Bamba will join the first unit for Wednesday's game against the Thunder, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports.
Impact Bamba had seen just seven total minutes across his last two games but will step into the starting lineup with Anthony Davis (foot) out. In his only other two appearances with the Lakers, Bamba averaged 7.0 points, 9.5 rebounds and 1.5 blocks across 19.0 minutes. the fantasy-point-per-minute monster should have plenty of opportunities to contribute Wednesday with D'Angelo Russell (ankle) and LeBron James (foot) also sidelined.
MARCH 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Lakers News: West Exec Weighs In On League-Wide Value Of Mo Bamba LA’s new center has impressed so far.
FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
Lakers News: West Exec Weighs In On League-Wide Value Of Mo Bamba LA’s new center has impressed so far.
FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Records double-double Thursday Bamba supplied 10 points (2-5 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 4-6 FT), 13 rebounds and one assist over 22 minutes during Thursday's 124-111 win over Golden State.
Impact Playing in just his second game as a Laker, Bamba put up one of his better performances of the season, notching his second double-double (and his first since mid-November). The big man did so by tying his season-high mark with 13 rebounds, and he just managed to hit double-figure scoring thanks to a pair of three-pointers and four free-throws. The blowout nature of Los Angeles' victory allowed Bamba to play nearly as many minutes (22) as Anthony Davis (26), so there's no reason for fantasy managers to rush to grab Bamba off the waiver wire at this point.
FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Lakers: How New Addition Mo Bamba Fits For Los Angeles “Budget Myles Turner” will suit up in the purple and gold for the first time tonight!
FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Secures six rebounds in return Bamba amassed four points (2-7 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 0-2 FT), six rebounds, three blocks and one assist across 16 minutes before fouling out of Wednesday's 120-102 victory over the Pelicans...
Impact Bamba returned from a four-game suspension to make his Lakers debut Wednesday. He slotted in as the top backup to starting center Anthony Davis and wasn't particularly efficient during his time on the court, but he still tied for the second-highest rebound total on the team while also pacing the Lakers in blocks. Since he had been behind Wendell Carter and Moritz Wagner on the depth chart at center in Orlando, Bamba's rest-of-season outlook has improved with the move to the Lakers, but he'll still profile as little more than a deep-league option so long as Davis is available.
FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Lakers: Mo Bamba's Clever Nickname For His New Star Teammates In a recent interview, the center shared how he’s been meshing with his new team.
FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Remains suspended Monday Bamba (suspension) is out Monday against the Trail Blazers, Harrison Faigen of SBNation.com reports.
Impact Bamba has missed four matchups since being suspended four games due to an on-court altercation that occurred in early February. However, he was inactive for a game after being traded from the Magic to the Lakers, so he'll need to sit out once more before making his team debut Wednesday against the Pelicans.
FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Lakers: Mo Bamba Posts Hilarious Instagram Reaction To Trade The 3-and-D big man will make his LA debut soon.
FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
After dealing Mo Bamba to Lakers, Magic beat West-leading Nuggets at home ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Magic were finally able to put the NBA’s trade deadline behind them ahead of Thursday evening’s 115-104 home win...
FEBRUARY 10, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Lakers remain busy on trade market ahead of deadline with two more deals - The Boston Globe After trading away Russell Westbrook late Wednesday, Thursday's deals included sending to Patrick Beverley to the Magic for Mo Bamba and Tho...
FEBRUARY 10, 2023 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM
Lakers-Magic trade grades: Mo Bamba joins frontcourt of revamped roster The Lakers' depth chart looks a lot better overall than it did earlier in the week.
FEBRUARY 9, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Magic trade Mo Bamba to Lakers ahead of NBA's trade deadline ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Magic traded fifth-year big man Mo Bamba to the Los Angeles Lakers ahead of the NBA’s 3 p.m. trade deadline, mul...
FEBRUARY 9, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Magic Trade Longhorns Ex Mo Bamba to Lakers, LeBron James Former Texas Longhorns big man Mo Bamba is headed to the Western Conference to suit up with the Los Angeles Lakers and LeBron James.
FEBRUARY 9, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Magic send C Mo Bamba to Lakers for G Patrick Beverley, pick Center Mo Bamba is heading from the Orlando Magic to the Lakers, giving Los Angeles another option in the frontcourt, multiple outlets repor...
FEBRUARY 9, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
Headed to Lakers The Lakers acquired Bamba (suspension) from the Magic on Thursday in exchange for Patrick Beverley, a second-round pick and cash, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Impact Bamba averaged 7.3 points, 4.6 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 1.0 blocks in 17.0 minutes across 40 games for the Magic this season. With the move to Los Angeles, he'll likely slot in as the primary backup to starting center Anthony Davis, though he may have to fend off Wenyen Gabriel and Jarred Vanderbilt for those duties. Prior to the trade, Bamba served the first two games of the four-game suspension he received for his on-court altercation with the Timberwolves' Austin Rivers on Feb. 3. He'll thus sit out the Lakers' games Thursday against Milwaukee and Saturday at Golden State before he's eligible to debut with his new team Feb. 13 in Portland.
FEBRUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Lakers trade Beverley, acquire Bamba from Magic The Lakers are sending a second-round draft compensation with Patrick Beverley to Orlando, according to sources.
FEBRUARY 9, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
