Lakers news: Jarred Vanderbilt takes major step back from injury Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt, who has yet to play this season due to bursitis in his left heel , has been cleared by team doctors to increase his basketball activities.
“Jarred Vanderbilt has been re-evaluated by the Lakers team doctors and has been cleared to return to play,” the Lakers said in a statement.
“Further updates will be provided as appropriate.
” The Lakers intentionally did not set a specific time for Vando’s return to the lineup.
The heel injury is easily recoverable and Vanderbilt still needs to get back in shape.
Vanderbilt hasn’t played since its preseason opener in October.
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The Lakers, as expected, missed out on Vanderbilt’s work on the glass, his overall hustle and energy, and his Swiss Army knife of defense — plus injuries to the forwards Directed by LeBron James, Taurean Prince and Rui Hachimura.
Prince and Hachimura have since rejoined the team, although LeBron remains on the injury report.
Vanderbilt made 24 starts for the Lakers last season after being acquired at the trade deadline.
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7 rebounds in 24.
0 minutes per game.
He was considered the favorite to start opening night before suffering an Achilles injury.
