Lakers News: Nick Young May Play On Lakers Road Trip Next Week

Corey Hansford
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Injuries have been the Los Angeles Lakers’ worst enemy over the past couple of years, and this season has been no different. One of the biggest was the torn thumb ligament that Nick Young suffered during training camp.

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Young has yet to take the floor for the Lakers, but that may soon change as the LA Times’ Mike Bresnahan reports that there is a chance Young plays next week:

This would be a welcome addition to a Lakers team that his dressing only 10 players right now. Young’s shooting ability would allow the Lakers to space the floor better, and he would immediately be the bench scorer the Lakers sorely need.

This by no means is a guarantee that Young will return next week. It is likely that the Lakers would want him to get some practices under his belt. But he has been staying in shape and doing a lot of work with his left hand, so he may not have as far to go to get back in shape as others have.

Next week’s three-game road trip is a tough stretch that sees the team take on the Atlanta Hawks, Houston Rockets, and Dallas Mavericks. The Lakers will be hard-pressed to get these wins on the road, but Young being available definitely improves their chances.

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Corey Hansford is the Senior Editor for Lakers Nation, as well as a contributor for Dodger Blue, Rams News Wire, and Raiders News Wire. He is a passionate follower of the Los Angeles Lakers, Dallas Cowboys, Los Angeles Dodgers, Chelsea FC, and the UFC. He can usually be seen arguing the merits of Kobe Bryant or cursing the decisions of Jerry Jones. He is also a former producer and associate producer for Sirius XM Sports Radio on both the Fantasy Sports Channel and College Sports Nation. Proud graduate of Long Beach Poly High School and The Real HU, Howard University, with a degree in Broadcast Journalism. Follow him on all social media outlets at @TheeCoreyH.
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