MO BAMBA NEWS

May be cleared as soon as Game 4 Bamba (ankle) is expected to be able to return to action as soon as Game 4 or Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals versus the Nuggets, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Impact After missing nine consecutive games with left ankle soreness, Bamba is nearing a return to the hardwood and could see action in Game 4 on Monday. The big man's absence has been felt throughout the series' first two games, as the Lakers have struggled to deal with Nikola Jokic on the interior and find themselves down 0-2. However, with the Lakers currently running an eight-man rotation, it's unclear how large of a role, if any, Bamba will play once available.

MAY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play in Game 3 Bamba (ankle) is out for Saturday's Game 3 versus Denver, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.

Impact Bamba's absence streak will extend to nine games due to a left ankle injury. His next chance to suit up is Monday's Game 4 against the Nuggets.

MAY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Friday Bamba (ankle) has been ruled out for Game 6 versus the Warriors on Friday according to Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com.

Impact Bamba has yet to see the floor in this series, and he likely wasn't going to play in Game 6 if he received the green light with Anthony Davis seemingly doing fine after getting hit in the head in Game 5.

MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lakers Injury Report: Mo Bamba Supplies Update On Sore Left Ankle LA’s reserve center has yet to play in its second round matchup.

MAY 12, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Uncertain for Game 6 Bamba (ankle) is questionable for Friday's Game 6 versus the Warriors, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Bamba has missed all five games of the Western Conference Semifinals due to left ankle soreness and is at risk of also missing Game 6. Though he has a chance to return, Bamba may be outside of the Lakers' condensed playoff rotation when healthy.

MAY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Game 6 Bamba (ankle) has been ruled out for Game 6 versus the Warriors on Wednesday.

Impact Bamba remains day-to-day but he's not guaranteed a rotation spot whenever he gets the green light to return from his injury.

MAY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Status in question Monday Bamba (ankle) is questionable for Game 4 against the Warriors on Monday.

Impact Bamba has missed six of the Lakers' last seven games with a lingering ankle injury and has only seen nine minutes of action throughout the postseason. Even if he is able to go in Game 4, he doesn't figure to get much run.

MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Saturday Bamba (ankle) won't play in Saturday's Game 3 against the Warriors, Shane Young of Forbes.com reports.

Impact Bamba will miss a third straight game due to left ankle soreness. Considering he appeared in just one of the Lakers' first seven playoff games, his absence should have minimal impact on the team's rotation. Bamba's next chance to play will come Monday for Game 4.

MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Game 2 Bamba (ankle) will not play in Game 2 against the Warriors on Thursday according to Ryan Ward of Lakers Nation.

Impact Bamba remains day-to-day for the Lakers, but he is not guaranteed a spot in the playoff rotation once he gets the green light.

MAY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lakers Notes: Jordan Poole's Heave, Mo Bamba's Foot, Dennis Schröder's Future LA fans basked in the glow of a surprise Game 1 win on Tuesday.

MAY 4, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Lakers Injury Report: Mo Bamba Continues To Grapple With Sore Left Ankle LA’s reserve center missed Game 1 against the Warriors.

MAY 4, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Status uncertain Thursday Bamba (ankle) is questionable for Thursday's Game 2 versus the Warriors, Broderick Turner of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Bamba could miss his second straight game Thursday due to left ankle soreness. However, he only played nine total minutes in the Lakers' first-round matchup with the Grizzlies. Especially considering Golden State likes to go small when Kevon Looney heads to the bench, it seems unlikely Bamba would receive significant minutes even if he's upgraded to available.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Should Mo Bamba get more playing time versus the Grizzlies? With the window of success opening up for the Lakers, this may be the time for head coach Darvin Ham to integrate Mo Bamba into the lineup.

APRIL 18, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

Makes brief cameo Friday Bamba (ankle) logged six minutes off the bench in Friday's 121-107 win over the Suns, finishing with two points (1-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt), three rebounds and one block.

Impact Los Angeles ran a three-center rotation Friday, with starter Anthony Davis taking on 34 minutes while Wenyen Gabriel (eight) and Bamba covered the remaining 14. Bamba checked into the game at the start of the second quarter for his first appearance since March 5, after he had been sidelined for the past month with an ankle injury. He looks to be third on the depth chart behind Davis and Gabriel for the time being and may not be a regular member of the rotation once the postseason arrives.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lakers Notes: Overtime Nail-Biter, Mo Bamba On The Mend, D'Angelo Russell's Foot LA is now three games over .500 for the first time all year.

APRIL 5, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Lakers Injury Report: Mo Bamba Takes Step Towards On-Court Comeback Could we see LA’s reserve center in these last couple games?

APRIL 5, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Ruled out Tuesday Bamba (ankle) will not play Tuesday against the Jazz, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.

Impact Bamba was upgraded to doubtful before the Lakers ruled him out officially. Coach Darvin Ham said Bamba will be re-evaluated Wednesday, so it sounds like he's closing in on a return. His next chance to play will be Wednesday against the Clippers.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lakers News: Insiders Speculate On LA's Summer Mo Bamba Decision Will LA retain its newly-acquired 3-and-D backup center next year?

MARCH 22, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Lakers News: Insiders Speculate On LA's Summer Mo Bamba Decision Will LA retain its newly-acquired 3-and-D backup center next year?

MARCH 22, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Lakers News: Darvin Ham Open To LA Signing Mo Bamba Replacement The reserve big man could be out the rest of the year.

MARCH 12, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Lakers C Mo Bamba (ankle) out at least 4 weeks Los Angeles Lakers center Mo Bamba will be sidelined at least four weeks with a left high-ankle sprain.

MARCH 9, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Lakers News: Mo Bamba May Miss Rest Of Regular Season With Injury LA’s new 3-and-D reserve center will miss some time.

MARCH 9, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Out at least four weeks Bamba was diagnosed Thursday with a left high-ankle sprain and will be re-evaluated in approximately four weeks, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports.

Impact Bamba's injury will almost certainly sideline him for the remainder of the regular season, as he'll likely require some ramp-up time to get himself ready for game action even if he's cleared to resume basketball activities at the end of the four-week period. Since arriving in Los Angeles in a trade-deadline deal with the Magic, Bamba had been an inconsistent member of head coach Darvin Ham's rotation. With Bamba now out for the foreseeable future, Wenyen Gabriel will have a clearer path to serving as the unquestioned top backup to Anthony Davis.

MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lakers Injury News: Mo Bamba Status Revealed for Tuesday's Game Against Memphis He left Sunday’s game with an ankle injury.

MARCH 7, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Ruled out Tuesday Bamba (ankle) is out for Tuesday's matchup against the Grizzlies, Kyle Goon of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact After exiting Saturday's contest early due to an ankle sprain, Bamba will officially be sidelined Tuesday. The likes of Wenyen Gabriel and Rui Hachimura emerge as candidates to receive more usage with Bamba out of the lineup. The Texas product's next chance to return to the floor comes Friday against the Raptors.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE