Lakers massive man Christian Wooden underwent arthroscopic surgical procedure on his left knee on Tuesday within the newest damage setback for Los Angeles.
The Lakers didn’t present a timeframe for Wooden's restoration from the process, which was carried out at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Heart. However the damage seems more likely to sideline Wooden, who has been sidelined since Feb. 14, for at the least the remainder of the common season.
The Lakers (37-32) are additionally with out veterans Jarred Vanderbilt, Gabe Vincent and Cam Reddish, eroding the depth of what as soon as appeared like a stable supporting solid round LeBron James and Anthony Davis.
Vanderbilt has been sidelined with a sprained proper foot since Feb. 1, whereas Vincent injured his knee in October after enjoying simply 5 video games in his first season with the Lakers. The crew has not predicted when any of the veterans will be capable of play once more, which probably bodes poorly for his or her prospects.
Reddish has been sidelined since March 8 with an ankle damage, however the Lakers anticipate the defensive-minded winger to return quickly.
Wooden is averaging 6.9 factors and 5.1 rebounds in 50 video games this season, his first with the Lakers. Jaxson Hayes has put in a stable recreation as Los Angeles' backup middle in Wooden's absence.
The Lakers, regardless of their damage woes, have nonetheless gained 13 of 20 to remain in ninth place within the Western Convention playoffs with a win over Atlanta on Monday. James is averaging 25.4 factors, 8.1 assists and seven.2 rebounds throughout an unprecedentedly sturdy twenty first NBA season, whereas D'Angelo Russell continues his streak of excellent exterior capturing since midseason.
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