The Lakers’ 118-108 win over the Warriors moved them seven games above .500 for the first time this season, with key contributions from Jarred Vanderbilt and an improving Gabe Vincent.
In his season debut, Vanderbilt shows he can ease the defensive burden on Anthony Davis, Dorian Finney-Smith, Max Christie and even LeBron.
Vanderbilt (foot) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the 76ers, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports. Vanderbilt has played in two games for the Lakers this season after recovering from surgery on both feet.
Anthony Davis was impressed by what he saw from Jarred Vanderbilt in his return to the Lakers' rotation on Saturday.
Jarred Vanderbilt is officially off of the Lakers’ injury report and will be available for tomorrow at Golden State:Source: Twitter @khobi_price What’s the buzz on
It marked Vanderbilt’s first NBA action since he sprained his right midfoot in the Lakers’ road win against the Boston Celtics last Feb. 1.
The Los Angeles Lakers look to pick up their fifth consecutive victory on the second night of a back-to-back as they take on the Philadelphia 76ers. The Lakers are expected to welcome back Rui Hachimura in this contest,
Vanderbilt suffered a midfoot sprain on Feb. 1 that cost him the rest of the season and the first 41 games (and counting) of this season.
The Los Angeles Lakers are actively searching for win-now trades around the NBA to help boost the 25-18 franchise further up the standings and into contention. The team is still a few moves away from being able to hang with the best squads in the NBA.
If the Los Angeles Lakers swing a deal to improve their roster ahead of February's trade deadline, don't expect it to include Jarred Vanderbilt unless
Jarred Vanderbilt makes a small, but important impact in his season debut as the Lakers also benefit from a big game from Anthony Davis to defeat the Warriors.