Impact Gabriel hasn't taken the floor since Dec. 4 due to a left shoulder sprain, and he'll miss yet another contest while on the mend. His next chance at a return will arrive Friday against the Nuggets.
DECEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
WENYEN GABRIEL
3.4 PPG •
5.0 RPG •
0.6 APG
3.4 PPG
5.0 RPG
0.6 APG
Out again Tuesday Gabriel (shoulder) won't play in Tuesday's game against the Celtics, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.
James, Davis out for short-handed Lakers against Raptors
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Lakers News: Wenyen Gabriel Out At Least A Week The Lakers’ reserve big man has been a key rotation piece.
DECEMBER 6, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
Out at least one week Gabriel (shoulder) will be re-evaluated in approximately one week and will miss at least the Lakers' next four games, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Gabriel may have suffered his sprained left shoulder during the Lakers' win over the Wizards on Sunday, when he was limited to nine minutes. The 25-year-old has been a rotation player for the Lakers this season, but his playing time has dropped down of late following the recent return of LeBron James from a five-game absence.
DECEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play Tuesday Gabriel (shoulder) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against Cleveland, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.
Impact Gabriel will miss his first game since Oct. 23 due to a shoulder injury. He's averaging 13.6 minutes off the bench this season, so his absence will likely open room for Juan Toscano-Anderson and/or Troy Brown to garner slightly increased roles.
DECEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable Tuesday Gabriel is questionable for Tuesday's contest against the Cavaliers with left shoulder soreness, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Impact The Kentucky product has appeared in 19 consecutive games for the Lakers but is questionable for Tuesday's contest against the Cavaliers. If Gabriel is forced to sit out, his next chance to return comes Wednesday in Toronto.
DECEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Puts together solid night Gabriel notched 15 points (5-8 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal in 22 minutes during Saturday's 143-138 win over the Spurs.
Impact Gabriel had been held to four total points over his previous three contests prior to Saturday's game, but he saw a sizeable uptick in minutes with Anthony Davis (calf) out of commission. He also swatted away a pair of shots marking his first blocks since Nov. 11 against the Kings. Gabriel has scored in double figures twice so far in November and is averaging 6.2 points and 3.6 rebounds over that stretch (12 games).
NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Efficient outing versus Pistons Gabriel contributed 15 points (5-5 FG, 5-5 FT) and seven rebounds in 18 minutes during Friday's 128-121 victory over the Pistons.
Impact Gabriel not only reached double digits scoring for the first time all season but also added a season-high seven boards despite playing no more minutes than he has of late. Five free-throw attempts certainly aided his effort in this one, and there's nothing notable regarding his shot volume to anticipate repeat performances on this scale. Gabriel can be left on waiver wires in most formats.
NOVEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Coming off bench Sunday Gabriel isn't starting Sunday's game against the Nets, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Impact Gabriel started Friday against the Kings and logged eight points, two rebounds, an assist and two blocks in 19 minutes during the loss. He'll come off the bench while Austin Reaves draws the start Sunday.
NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Starting Friday Gabriel will enter the starting lineup for Friday's contest against the Kings, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports.
Impact Gabriel enters the starting lineup in place of LeBron James (adductor), joining Patrick Beverley, Lonnie Walker, Troy Brown and Anthony Davis. In Gabriel's only start of the season, he tallied four points, four rebounds, two assists and three steals in 24 minutes of action. However, he lost minutes due to a blowout in that start, so Gabriel may be in line for a larger workload Friday.
NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Back to bench Gabriel will come off the bench for Wednesday's game against the Clippers, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.
Impact Gabriel received his first start of the season in Monday's loss to the Jazz, but he'll shift back to his usual reserve role Wednesday with LeBron James rejoining the lineup. In eight appearances this season, Gabriel has averaged 3.9 points and 3.1 rebounds in 13.3 minutes per contest.
NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jazz roll past Lakers again, 139-116 with LeBron sitting
Lauri Markkanen scored 23 points, Jordan Clarkson added 22 and the Utah Jazz beat Los Angeles 139-116, their second victory over the short-handed Lakers in four daysNOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Draws spot start Gabriel is starting Monday's game against the Jazz, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Impact Gabriel will draw the start at power forward with LeBron James (foot) receiving the night off. This marks Gabriel's first start of the 2022-23 season.
NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Good to go Sunday Gabriel (illness) is available to play Sunday against the Cavaliers, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports.
Impact Gabriel was one of the latest victims of the flu bug that has been passing around the Lakers' locker room, as he had been listed as probable heading into the day. The 25-year-old ultimately showed enough improvement upon reporting to the arena Sunday to get the green light to play, and he should fill a minor role in L.A.'s frontcourt rotation.
NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Probable vs. Cavs Gabriel is probable for Sunday's game against the Cavaliers, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.
Impact Gabriel has played well lately, averaging 5.8 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 14.3 minutes. He's not expected to sit out Sunday.
NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Lakers News: Update On Non-Guaranteed Contracts Of Austin Reaves, Wenyen Gabriel New intel on the future of these Lakers role players -- and a training camp invitee.
OCTOBER 11, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Lakers exercise options on Stanley Johnson and Wenyen Gabriel Frontcourt players Stanley Johnson and Wenyen Gabriel will stay with the Lakers.
JUNE 30, 2022 • USATODAY.COM
Lakers pick up team options on Wenyen Gabriel and Stanley Johnson The Lakers announced they have picked up the team options for next season on Wenyen Gabriel and Stanley Johnson.
JUNE 30, 2022 • LATIMES.COM
Lakers pick up options on Stanley Johnson, Wenyen Gabriel
The Los Angeles Lakers exercised their team options for next season on Stanley Johnson and Wenyen GabrielJUNE 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Team option exercised Gabriel had his $1.9 million team option picked up by the Lakers on Wednesday, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.
Impact Gabriel spent time with the Nets and Clippers last season before ending up on the Lakers in February. He played double-digit minutes in 15 of his final 17 appearances, averaging 7.2 points and 4.5 rebounds in 18.0 minutes during that stretch. He'll likely be a depth option next season.
JUNE 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Darvin Ham embraces challenge as Lakers' rookie head coach
Darvin Ham recognizes the enormity of the task he is undertaking with the Los Angeles LakersJUNE 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lakers Rumors: Insider Predicts LA Opts to Keep Three Young Bench Players The Athletic’s Jovan Buha believes that the Lakers will retain Stanley Johnson, Austin Reaves, and Wenyen Gabriel.
APRIL 28, 2022 • SACBEE.COM
Wenyen Gabriel talks about what Lakers want him to improve on Lakers forward Wenyen Gabriel was told to work on two specific things this summer in order to become a much more valuable player.
APRIL 21, 2022 • USATODAY.COM
Lakers report card: Wenyen Gabriel A look at Lakers forward Wenyen Gabriel's key stats, contract status, preseason expectations, reality on April 10 and the future after 2021-...
APRIL 12, 2022 • LATIMES.COM
Puts up 14 and 10 in win Gabriel racked up 14 points (6-13 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-5 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists and two blocks over 38 minutes during Sunday's 146-141 overtime win over Denver.
Impact The Lakers finished the season with back-to-back wins, something they hadn't previously done since the first week of January. Gabriel got the start at center with Dwight Howard resting and saw a season-high 38 minutes of action. He posted his first career double-double and added a pair of blocks for good measure. The Lakers signed Gabriel to a standard NBA deal last week, so they may look to keep him around as a depth piece in 2022-23.
APRIL 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
