The foot situation that sidelined Lakers ahead Jarred Vanderbilt for many of final season could not have improved throughout the summer season, analyst Mike Bresnahan stated on Spectrum SportsNet’s “Lakeshow” podcast (hat tip to Lakers Nation). Vanderbilt, who grew to become the staff’s beginning energy ahead after being acquired on the 2023 commerce deadline, was restricted to 29 video games final season and didn’t play in any respect after February 1.
“Vando is gonna be attention-grabbing,” Bresnahan stated. “I’m unsure he’ll be prepared for coaching camp and even for the preseason video games. It’s a foot harm. He opted to not have a process in-season when he bought damage in February. So we’ll see if he’s able to go. I don’t have a variety of particulars on it however I’m unsure he’ll be prepared for coaching camp. Common season is a special story, hopefully he’s prepared by then. However nothing concrete on him but.”
Vanderbilt suffered a proper midfoot sprain halfway via the season and was by no means capable of return. He obtained medical clearance for the ultimate sport of L.A.’s playoff collection, however didn’t see any motion.
The Lakers invested closely in Vanderbilt final summer season, signing him to a four-year, $48MM extension. They have been relying on an offseason of relaxation to repair the issues along with his foot, nevertheless it feels like that didn’t go as deliberate. Vanderbilt was used principally in a reserve function final season, contributing 5.2 factors, 4.8 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 20 minutes per evening.
There’s extra from the Pacific Division:
- On the most recent episode of “The Store” podcast, LeBron James talks concerning the thrill of being the primary NBA participant ever to staff up along with his son (hat tip to Silver Display and Roll). The Lakers took Bronny James with a second-round choose after one season at USC. “I’m so excited for coaching camp,” LeBron stated. “Having your son work with you, it’s like the best factor. I can’t look forward to this second. I actually can not wait to hit the ground for him. It’s going to be fairly surreal for me. That is likely to be the primary time I sit again and, like, out of my complete profession, lastly get a possibility to sit down again and be like, ‘Oh s—, that is actually cool.’”
- The Clippers are receiving $750K to carry coaching camp and an exhibition sport in Honolulu, based on Duane Shimogawa of Island Information. He cites public data exhibiting that the Hawaiian Tourism Authority will obtain a number of advertising and marketing alternatives with the staff and shall be named an Official Associate of the L.A. Clippers. As well as, Clippers officers will conduct a number of group occasions throughout camp, which begins October 1 and wraps up with a sport towards the Warriors October 5.
- Brendan Sabean, common supervisor of the G League’s latest staff, the Valley Suns, talks to PHNX Sports activities concerning the challenges of attempting to assemble a roster from scratch.
