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havent we seen photos and reports of Gabe & Vando practicing tho? Like i understand that doesn’t necessarily mean their return is imminent but to rule them out of the season when its been reported that they are close is bizarre

Might mean the rest of the season as in the regular season, but they might return for the playoffs

First episode of Mind the Game with Lebron and JJ Redick

Marc Stein is a more reputable source so we'll see how everything plays out and which sources end up being right

None of these conflicting reports would happen if the Lakers medical staff and Ham were more transparent about injuries and the timetable to return.

Odom giving Max Christie useful advice

The Lakers announce that Christian Wood underwent successful arthroscopic surgery today on his left knee. No timeline for recovery was provided.

Max needs to stay away from Lamar Odom. LO is not mental stable. Is he with a lol.

I think Woods out for the season. Ham needs to grow a pair and give Harry Giles a shot. He can be a decent bench big, he just has health issues. The talent is there. Vincent might be back in April? Vandy hopefully comes back in the playoffs. Can’t we file for injury exception?

Sign a couple vets

The deadline for the injury exception has passed.

We can't sign anyone unless we waive someone like Wood, Hayes, or Reddish but they all have a player option so the money would still be on the books.

Giles should've gotten some minutes when AD was out vs the Warriors but Ham likes going small.

Fighting for the 9th spot is insane work

Darvin Ham said Cam Reddish practiced today and the team expects him to be available Friday against the Sixers.

Austin Reaves says that Rui Hachimura sat by him on the plane last year and for the first few weeks, he didn’t think he talked. Now he can’t get him to shut up.

Austin Reaves says he has felt the “intensity ratchet up” after disappointing losses to Sacramento and Golden State last week and the Atlanta game was an example of the collective focus sharpening for the Lakers

Austin Reaves PPG/FG%/3P% by month

Oct: 10.0 PPG, 33.3% FG, 25.0% 3P
Nov: 14.4 PPG, 49.4% FG, 33.3% 3P
Dec: 18.0 PPG, 50.5% FG, 38.3% 3P
Jan: 15.5 PPG, 50.6% FG, 31.3% 3P
Feb: 17.3 PPG, 50.3% FG, 41.5% 3P
Mar: 17.6 PPG, 51.5% FG, 47.2% 3P

Jalen Hood-Schifino’s procedure involved a bulging disk in his back being shaved, a source familiar with the injury told ESPN. The Lakers expect the 20-year-old guard to make a full recovery in the offseason.

Happy Birthday to Taurean Prince