The Los Angeles Lakers announced that Gabe Vincent will be re-evaluated in two weeks due to a left knee effusion, keeping him out for at least the next few games.
Vincent missed the Lakers’ game Wednesday night against the Clippers after suffering a knee injury in Monday’s win over the Orlando Magic.
Lakers head coach Darvin Ham said his knee was swollen and after being evaluated, the injury was serious enough to keep him out of the game.
The Lakers have a difficult start to the new year due to injuries as Jarred Vanderbilt, Rui Hachimura, Jalen Hood-Schifino and Taurean Prince are all out.
For a new team looking to build continuity, having so many key pieces early in the season is not ideal.
Vincent missed the second half of the preseason with a back issue and although he was able to return for the season opener, he has not looked like himself at all in the four games he has played.
The first-year Lakers guard is averaging six points and three assists while shooting 39.
3% from the field and 7.
1% from 3-point range.
With him being re-evaluated in two weeks, he likely will miss even more time so the Lakers will be shorthanded in the backcourt for the time being.
Max Christie finally got a chance in the rotation in Wednesday’s win over the Clippers and played solid defense, so he will likely continue to get more opportunities along with Cam Reddish off the bench.
