Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt missed the first month of last season due to a heel injury. After playing in 29 games, Vanderbilt then sprained his right foot on February 1 and missed the rest of the season. That foot sprain is reportedly still giving the Lakers forward trouble as training camp approaches. Vanderbilt may miss the start of training camp according to … [Read more...] about Jarred Vanderbilt May Not Be Ready For Training Camp
Lakers To Honor Jerry West With No. 44 Band On Jersey
The Los Angeles Lakers will honor Jerry West's No. 44 this season, the team announced on Wednesday. The Lakers will wear a No. 44 band on the left shoulder of their jersey throughout the season. West, who played all 14 years of his NBA career for the Lakers, passed away in June at the age of 86. The team will also honor West with a jersey giveaway on opening night. … [Read more...] about Lakers To Honor Jerry West With No. 44 Band On Jersey
Report: Cedi Osman Turned Down Lakers Camp Deal For Panathinaikos Contract
Cedi Osman drew interest from Real Madrid before signing with Panathinaikos for the upcoming season. Osman also had NBA interest, even turning down a contract with the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers offered Osman a non-guaranteed training camp deal. The veteran wing would have had to make the regular season roster for any guaranteed salary to trigger. The Lakers already have 15 … [Read more...] about Report: Cedi Osman Turned Down Lakers Camp Deal For Panathinaikos Contract
Christian Wood Undergoes Left Knee Surgery, Will Be Re-Evaluated In 8 Weeks
Christian Wood had arthroscopic surgery on his left knee on Monday, the Los Angeles Lakers announced. Wood will be re-evaluated in eight weeks. Wood missed the last two months of last season after undergoing an arthroscopic procedure on his left knee. Wood picked up his $3 million player option with the Lakers this offseason. … [Read more...] about Christian Wood Undergoes Left Knee Surgery, Will Be Re-Evaluated In 8 Weeks
Lakers Never Offered Camp Invite To Cedi Osman
Despite a report to the contrary, the Los Angeles Lakers never extended a non-guaranteed training camp invite to Cedi Osman before he accepted a one-year deal with Panathinaikos in Greece. LeBron James has a well-known fondness for Osman originating from their days together with the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Lakers have 15 guaranteed contracts and are less than $50,000 away … [Read more...] about Lakers Never Offered Camp Invite To Cedi Osman