THOMAS BRYANT NEWS

Likely to make season debut Friday Lakers coach Darvin Ham said Bryant (thumb) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice and is probable to play in Friday's game versus Detroit, Mike Bresnahan of Spectrum Sport...

Impact Bryant joins Dennis Schroder as probable to make their season debuts Friday after recovering from thumb surgeries. If Bryant plays against Detroit as expected, he will likely compete for frontcourt rotation minutes with Wenyen Gabriel and Damian Jones.

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dennis Schroder and Thomas Bryant expected to return Friday The Lakers are about to welcome back to important role players.

NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

May make debut Friday Teammate Lonnie Walker said after Sunday's win over the Nets that Bryant (thumb) is expected to make his season debut in the Lakers' next game Friday against the Pistons, Jovan Buh...

Impact Both Bryant and guard Dennis Schroder have missed the Lakers' first 13 games of the season while recovering from their respective thumb surgeries, but if Walker's comments are accurate, Los Angeles could be back at full strength for the first time all season later this week. Even if Bryant gets the green light to play this week upon being re-evaluated during practices over the next few days, it's not immediately clear if he'll step into a spot in head coach Darvin Ham's rotation. With Anthony Davis having seen the majority of his playing time at center this season, Bryant might only be in store for a limited role off the bench even if he's able to secure the backup job over the likes of Wenyen Gabriel and Damian Jones.

NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lakers News: Update On Thumbs Of Dennis Schröder, Thomas Bryant Could the two sidelined Lakers vets be making their season debuts soon?

NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Stephen Curry, Warriors celebrate championship, beat Lakers

Stephen Curry opened the season with 33 points, seven assists and six rebounds, and the Golden State Warriors beat LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers 123-109 after receiving t...

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out at least three weeks Bryant (thumb) has undergone surgery on his sprained left thumb and will be re-evaluated in three weeks, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

Impact Bryant is expected to play second-string center behind Damian Jones, though the Lakers' frontcourt is fluid with Anthony Davis also capable of playing the five. While Bryant recovers, more time could be available for Jones, Wenyen Gabriel and Juan Toscano-Anderson.

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out for opener Bryant will miss Tuesday's contest against Golden State due to a left thumb sprain, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.

Impact The 25-year-old center appeared in all six of the Lakers' preseason contests, but Bryant will be forced to miss the team's opener due to a thumb sprain. The 6-foot-10 center's next chance to return to Los Angeles' lineup comes Thursday against the Clippers.

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Excels in spot start Bryant supplied 18 points (5-8 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 8-10 FT), seven rebounds, an assist, a steal and a block across 26 minutes in Thursday's 114-99 preseason loss to the Timberwolves.

Impact Bryant makes a return to the Lakers after appearing in 15 games for the team in his rookie season. In the ensuing four years in Washington, injuries were a consistent issue for Bryant. Aside from his 72-game 2018 season, he played in only 83 games over the next three seasons, with only 27 games played in 2021. If he can stay healthy, he'll be in an upside situation as a backup to Anthony Davis. Davis' work schedule usually involves a few rest days per month, which could give Bryant several spot starts throughout the year.

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will start Thursday Bryant will start Thursday against the Timberwolves.

Impact Bryant saw seven minutes of action in the Lakers' last preseason game. The center recorded two points and three rebounds in those seven minutes. Expect Bryant to see a larger role Thursday starting alongside Max Christie, Scotty Pippen, Austin Reaves and Wenyen Gabriel.

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lakers News: LA Insider Explains Why Thomas Bryant Deserves Starting Center Spot The Athletic’s Jovan Buha believes that Thomas Bryant is the only logical starting center fit for the Lakers next season.

JULY 30, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Lakers News: LA Insider Explains Why Thomas Bryant Deserves Starting Center Spot The Athletic’s Jovan Buha believes that Thomas Bryant is the only logical starting center fit for the Lakers next season.

JULY 30, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Lakers News: LA Insider Explains Why Thomas Bryant Deserves Starting Center Spot The Athletic’s Jovan Buha believes that Thomas Bryant is the only logical starting center fit for the Lakers next season.

JULY 30, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Inks deal with Lakers Bryant agreed to a one-year contract with the Lakers on Tuesday, Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports reports.

Impact Bryant appeared in only 37 games for Washington over the past two seasons while recovering from a torn ACL, and he'll join Los Angeles for the 2022-23 campaign. According to Haynes, the 24-year-old will have the chance to earn the starting job at center, which would allow Anthony Davis to see more run at power forward. Bryant saw limited run when available for the Wizards last year and averaged only 7.4 points and 4.0 rebounds in 16.3 minutes.

JULY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play in finale Bryant has been ruled out for Sunday's contest against the Hornets due to low-back tightness.

Impact Bryant ends the 2021-22 campaign averaging 7.4 points and 4.0 rebounds in 16.3 minutes per game. In his absence, Vernon Carey will likely garner an increased role behind Daniel Gafford.

APRIL 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Swats three shots in win Bryant finished Saturday's 127-118 loss to the Trail Blazers with nine points (2-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 5-5 FT), four rebounds, one assist and three blocks across 23 minutes.

Impact Bryant entered Saturday having logged three straight DNPs since the return of Kristaps Porzingis, but with Porzingis taking a day off to rest against Portland, Bryant received the opportunity to get back on the court. He played more minutes than starter Daniel Gafford and was particularly effective as a defender, registering a season-high three blocks. Porzingis is clearly Washington's top option at center, and it's unclear whether Bryant's solid effort Saturday will help him get back into the rotation alongside Gafford.

MARCH 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dropped from rotation Bryant (coach's decision) didn't see the floor Sunday in the Wizards' 133-123 win over the Pacers.

Impact Bryant's role had already been on the decline heading into Sunday with head coach Wes Unseld Jr. dropping him from the starting five in favor of Daniel Gafford, but Kristaps Porzingis (knee) getting the green light to make his team debut bumped Bryant out of the rotation entirely. Even though Porzingis will likely face some restrictions for a few more games while he works to regain conditioning following a month-long absence due to a bone bruise, Bryant looks as though he won't be anything more than the third option at center.

MARCH 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Season-high 16 points off bench Bryant finished with 16 points (6-10 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-3 FT), six rebounds, one assist and one block across 22 minutes during Tuesday's 116-113 victory over Detroit.

Impact Bryant was efficient from the field en route to a season-high 16 points off the bench. The fifth-year center has struggled to find any consistency after being sidelined for the first two-plus months of the season due to the ACL surgery he underwent last year. Bryant is firmly supplated behind Daniel Gafford on the depth chart, and his playing time may take another hit when Kristaps Porzingis (knee) returns, though it's unclear when that may be.

MARCH 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Wizards beat Pistons for 14th straight time at home, 116-113

Kyle Kuzma scored 21 points and Thomas Bryant added 16, and the Washington Wizards won their 14th straight home meeting with Detroit, holding off the Pistons 116-113

MARCH 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Markkanen scores 23, Cavaliers rally past Wizards, 92-86

Lauri Markkanen scored 23 points and All-Star center Jarrett Allen had 18 points and 14 rebounds in rallying the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 92-86 win over the Washington Wizards

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cavaliers take on the Wizards on 3-game losing streak

Cleveland aims to end its three-game slide when the Cleveland Cavaliers play Washington

FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Murray, Spurs outlast Wizards 157-153 in double overtime

Dejounte Murray had 31 points, 14 assists and 13 rebounds and the San Antonio Spurs outlasted the Washington Wizards 157-153 in double overtime  Friday night

FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not starting Friday Bryant isn't starting Friday's game against the Spurs.

Impact Although Bryant will be available in spite of his ankle injury, he'll come off the bench during the Wizards' first game after the All-Star break. Daniel Gafford will serve as a starter.

FEBRUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Spurs Bryant (ankle) is available for Friday's game against the Spurs.

Impact Bryant will be able to play through his right ankle sprain as the Wizards return to the court following the All-Star break. He's scored in double figures in four of his last five appearances and has averaged 10.6 points and 5.4 rebounds in 20.0 minutes per game during that time.

FEBRUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Friday Bryant is questionable for Friday's game against the Spurs due to a right ankle sprain.

Impact Bryant dealt with a right ankle sprain in early February, but he was able to play through the issue ahead of the All-Star break. If he's sidelined for Friday's matchup, Daniel Gafford and Vernon Carey should see increased run.

FEBRUARY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE