JALEN HOOD-SCHIFINO NEWS

Still out Saturday Hood-Schifino (groin) Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times in Saturday's game versus the Pelicans, Dan reports.

Impact Hood-Schifino will miss his third straight game Saturday due to left groin soreness. His next chance to suit up is Tuesday's matchup with Utah.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Not playing vs. Spurs Hood-Schifino (groin) is out for Friday's game against the Spurs.

Impact This will be the second straight game Hood-Schifino will miss due to this groin injury. However, his absence shouldn't affect the Lakers rotation, as the second-year guard has played just one minute all season. His next chance to play will come Saturday against the Pelicans in the second half of a back-to-back set.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Won't play vs. Memphis Hood-Schifino is out for Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies with left groin soreness, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.

Impact The loss of Hood-Shicfino shouldn't impact the Lakers' rotation a big deal. Outside of blowouts, Hood-Schifino isn't expected to see meaningful minutes at the NBA level this season. His next chance to play will come against the Spurs on Friday.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Returns from G League The Lakers recalled Hood-Schifino from the G League's South Bay Lakers on Sunday, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.

Impact During South Bay's season opener Saturday, Hood-Schifino played 13 minutes during the 110-96 win over the Salt Lake City Stars. He posted eight points (3-7 FG, 2-6 3Pt) one assist and one rebound. Barring a blowout, he's not expected to see NBA minutes.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Returns from G League Hood-Schifino was recalled from the Lakers' G League affiliate Friday, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.

Impact Hood-Schifino has yet to make his season debut for the Lakers, though he will have the chance to do so against the 76ers on Friday. The 21-year-old will likely make his way back to the G League as South Bay opens its season Saturday against Salt Lake City.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Team option declined The Lakers declined Hood-Schifino's third-year team option for 2025-26 on Thursday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Impact Hood-Schifino has yet to receive significant playing time with the Lakers and hasn't even made an NBA appearance in 2024-25. The 21-year-old guard is set to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Assigned to South Bay Hood-Schifino was assigned to the Lakers' G League affiliate Sunday, Khobi Price of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Hood-Schifino will join South Bay ahead of the Lakers' five-game road trip. Hood-Schifino has been dealing with an illness of late, but he seems to be available for South Bay.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play against Sacramento Hood-Schifino (illness) is out for Saturday's game versus the Kings.

Impact Hood-Schifino will miss his second straight contest while dealing with an illness. His next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with Phoenix.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Friday Hood-Schifino (illness) has been downgraded to out for Friday's game versus the Suns.

Impact Hood-Schifino's absence won't affect the Lakers' rotation. His next chance to suit up is Saturday's matchup with Sacramento.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Friday vs. Suns Hood-Schifino is doubtful for Friday's matchup against the Suns due to an illness, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.

Impact The severity of Hood-Schifino's illness is unclear, though the doubftul tag does not bode well for his chance to see the floor. The 21-year-old is buried in the Lakers' backcourt, and he likely won't be a viable option in fantasy formats.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Starting in finale Hood-Schifino will start at guard in Friday's exhibition matchup with the Warriors on Friday, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Hood-Schifino will start alongside Bronny James in the Lakers' backcourt. Los Angeles is opting to rest all of its expected starters, meaning Hood-Schifino figures to see a healthy workload.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared for training camp General manager Rob Pelinka said Wednesday that Hood-Schifino (back) is medically cleared for training camp, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Hood-Schifino had an injury-riddled rookie campaign and underwent a lumbar microdiscectomy surgery in March to repair a bulging disc in his back. He missed the 2024 Las Vegas Summer League but is back to full strength ahead of the regular season. Hood-Schifino will compete with Gabe Vincent, Bronny James and Max Christie for backup backcourt minutes behind D'Angelo Russell and Austin Reaves this season.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play in Summer League The Lakers announced Tuesday that Hood-Schifino (back) isn't on the team's Summer League roster, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Hood-Schifino underwent a lumbar microdiscectomy surgery in March to repair a bulging disc in his back and appears to still be recovering. While the second-year guard isn't expected to play in the Summer League, it is unclear if he will be healthy to begin the 2024-25 regular season.

JULY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled Sunday Los Angeles recalled Hood-Schifino from the G League's South Bay Lakers on Sunday.

Impact Hood-Schifino joins the Lakers in advance of Monday's game against Minnesota. He is averaging 1.6 points, 0.6 rebounds and 0.4 assists on 22.2 percent shooting across 109 total minutes in 21 appearances this season.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to NBA Los Angeles recalled Hood-Schifino from the G League's South Bay Lakers on Friday.

Impact Hood-Schifino and Maxwell Lewis continue to bounce back and forth between the NBA and G League. They'll both be available for Friday's matchup against the Bucks, but it'd be surprising if either saw non-garbage-time minutes.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to NBA club Los Angeles recalled Hood-Schifino from the G League's South Bay Lakers on Monday.

Impact Hood-Schifino and Maxwell Lewis will both be available for Monday's game against the Thunder as emergency depth options. Hood-Schifino hasn't played double-digit minutes at the NBA level since Nov. 30.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled to NBA club Los Angeles recalled Hood-Schifino from the G League's South Bay Lakers on Thursday.

Impact Hood-Schifino continues to bounce back and forth between the NBA club and the G League squad. He appeared in eight of Los Angeles' final 14 games before the All-Star break but never saw more than six minutes in any of those contests.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled to Lakers Los Angeles recalled Hood-Schifino from the G League's South Bay Lakers on Tuesday.

Impact Hood-Schifino will join the team before Tuesday's contest against Detroit. He is a candidate to remain on the active roster for Wednesday's game against Utah as well.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to NBA Los Angeles recalled Hood-Schifino from the G League's South Bay Lakers on Saturday.

Impact The rookie first-round pick continues to bounce back and forth between the Lakers and their G League affiliate. Hood-Schifino was active for Saturday's double-overtime win over the Warriors but didn't see any action, which has usually been the case when he's with the NBA club.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Back with NBA team The Lakers recalled Hood-Schifino from the G League's South Bay Lakers on Tuesday.

Impact Hood-Schifino is back with the parent club after logging 32 minutes Monday in South Bay's 127-120 win over the Stockton Kings, finishing the contest with 18 points (7-12 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine assists, three rebounds and one block. The rookie first-round pick should be available Tuesday for the Lakers' matchup with the Clippers.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled to NBA The Lakers recalled Hood-Schifino from the G League's South Bay Lakers on Tuesday.

Impact LeBron James (ankle) won't play Tuesday against the Lakers, so Hood-Schifino will be available to provide some emergency depth along with Maxwell Lewis, who was also recalled from South Bay.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Rejoining Los Angeles Los Angeles recalled Hood-Schifino from the G League's South Bay Lakers on Sunday.

Impact Hood-Schifino rejoins the Lakers' main roster in advance of Sunday's game versus Portland. He has compiled 78 minutes of action across 10 appearances this season.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Lakers News: Jalen Hood-Schifino Emerging As Trade Asset For LA The rookie could have some serious trade value.

JANUARY 20 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Another brief G League stint Los Angeles recalled Hood-Schifino from the G League's South Bay Lakers on Friday.

Impact Hood-Schifino continues to bounce back and forth between the G League and NBA clubs. He presumably practiced Friday, as he was assigned in the morning and returned to the parent club a few hours later. The rookie has garnered an inconsistent NBA role to start his career, but he may be utilized as an emergency depth option if Cam Reddish (knee) misses additional time.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Back with Los Angeles Los Angeles recalled Hood-Schifino from the G League's South Bay Lakers on Tuesday.

Impact Hood-Schifino is back with Los Angeles and will provide some emergency depth. He's made eight appearances this season with an average of 8.6 minutes per contest.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE