Will Lakers’ Jarred Vanderbilt, Christian Wood return for Game 3?


by @sbsun

@sbsun— Vanderbilt has been sidelined since early February because of a sprained right midfoot injury, but reports indicate that both he and Wood (knee surgery) could be in the lineup Thursday night.

ABC7 Los Angeles—Source: Lakers' Jarred Vanderbilt targeting Game 3 return. Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt, sidelined by a right midfoot sprain, participated in one of his most intense workouts yet Monday morning and is targeting a return as soon as Thursday's Game 3, a source told ESPN.

ESPN—Source - Lakers' Jarred Vanderbilt targeting Game 3 return. Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt, sidelined by a right midfoot sprain, participated in one of his most intense workouts yet Monday morning and is targeting a return as soon as Thursday's Game 3, a source told ESPN.

Silver Screen and Roll—Lakers Injury Report: Jarred Vanderbilt ‘eyeing’ Game 3 return. After being out since the start of February, the Lakers appear set to reportedly welcome back Jarred Vanderbilt from injury for Game 3. Vanderbilt has been ramping up his rehab with the postseason underway. On Monday, Dave McMenamin of ESPN reported that Vando is aiming to be back for Game 3 against the Nuggets on Thursday. Prior to Game 2 in Denver, Lakers head coach Darvin Ham spoke about Vando, saying he went through an extensive workout during the team’s shootaround on Monday morning. The...