ImpactVanderbilt is expected to play Thursday despite dealing with a lingering heel injury. If Vanderbilt is upgraded to available, he will likely serve as one of the Lakers' primary options off the bench in the frontcourt.
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Jarred Vanderbilt - Expected to play ThursdayVanderbilt (heel) is listed as probable for Thursday's game versus the Pelicans, Broderick Turner of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Anthony Davis - Tabbed probableDavis (groin/hip) is listed as probable for Thursday's game against the Pelicans, Broderick Turner of the Los Angeles Times reports.
ImpactDavis has continued to receive probable tags due to hip spasms and a left adductor injury. However, he's only missed one game on the season and has appeared in 14 straight contests -- including two back-to-back sets -- so fantasy managers should expect him to give it a go once again Thursday.
DECEMBER 7, 2023•ROTOWIRE
LeBron James - Officially listed questionableJames (calf) is questionable for Thursday's In-Season Tournament Semi-Final game against the Pelicans, Broderick Turner of the Los Angeles Times reports.
ImpactAt this point, it seems that James' inclusion on the injury report is simply a formality. The superstar forward has been played in each of the Lakers' last 12 contests despite being listed as questionable with a left calf contusion for all of them. James has also not been on a minutes restriction, as he logged 40 minutes against Phoenix on Tuesday.
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Gabe Vincent - Still sidelinedVincent (knee) won't play in Thursday's game against the Pelicans, Broderick Turner of the Los Angeles Times reports.
ImpactVincent has not suited up since Oct. 30 due to left knee soreness and will remain sidelined for Thursday's matchup with New Orleans.
DECEMBER 7, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Jalen Hood-Schifino - Recalled to NBAThe Lakers recalled Hood-Schifino from their G League affiliate Wednesday, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.
ImpactHood-Schifino and Maxwell Lewis were both sent to the G League on Tuesday to practice with South Bay but returned to the NBA club Wednesday morning. Hood-Schifino has appeared in four NBA contests this season, averaging 3.3 points in 11.0 minutes.
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