Jarred Vanderbilt ‘Eager’ To Get Back In Lakers Rotation & Help With Defensive Struggles
Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt has been out of the team's rotation, sitting out eight of the last nine games despite being healthy. Vanderbilt's offensive deficiencies are well-documented, but there's no denying that he could help the Lakers on…
When Will JJ Redick Give Jarred Vanderbilt Another Opportunity In Lakers Rotation?
Veteran forward Jarred Vanderbilt has found himself on the outside looking in from the Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick's rotation in recent weeks. Vanderbilt's energetic defense got him to where he is today, but his shortcomings on offense…
Lakers News: JJ Redick Explains Why Jarred Vanderbilt Has Been Out Of Rotation
Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt enjoyed the first healthy offseason he's had in years, setting him up to be an important part of head coach JJ Redick's rotation for the 2025-26 season. Redick expressed his confidence in Vanderbilt, saying…
LeBron James, Luka Doncic, Pau Gasol & More Reactions To Austin Reaves’ Game-Winner For Lakers
With LeBron James, Luka Doncic and others out, Austin Reaves has stepped up his game for the Los Angeles Lakers. Earlier this week, he had a 51-point game and then followed it up with a 41-point performance. He looked to…
Jarred Vanderbilt Discusses Controllable Things Lakers Can Fix Going Forward
One of the standout players for the Los Angeles Lakers during the preseason was Jarred Vanderbilt. Finally healthy during the offseason, Vanderbilt put in a lot of work on his game and there were even thoughts that he could start…
Jarred Vanderbilt: Lakers Have To ‘Hold Down The Fort’ Until LeBron James Comes Back
The Los Angeles Lakers have already been dealt a blow before the season even begins as superstar LeBron James is dealing with sciatica and is expected to miss the start of the regular season. The Lakers will need a number…
Lakers News: Marcus Smart Excited To Share Floor With Jarred Vanderbilt
Going into the offseason, the Los Angeles Lakers knew they had to improve their perimeter defense and they did so by signing Marcus Smart after he was bought out by the Washington Wizards. Smart is a former Defensive Player of…
JJ Redick Believes Jarred Vanderbilt Can Be Impactful Two-Way Player For Lakers
The story has been the same for Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt for nearly the entire time he's been with the franchise. When healthy, he is an extremely impactful defensive player that can guard multiple positions and can even…
Lakers Injury Update: Jarred Vanderbilt Ruled Out Of Mavericks Game With Left Quad Contusion
The Los Angeles Lakers announced that forward Jarred Vanderbilt has been ruled out of the second half of Wednesday's preseason game against the Dallas Mavericks due to a left quad contusion. Vanderbilt hurt his quad towards the end of the…
Mavericks Vs. Lakers: Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves & Others Out, Rui Hachimura, Gabe Vincent, Jarred Vanderbilt & Others Return To Lineup
The Los Angeles Lakers have ruled out Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, Marcus Smart, Deandre Ayton, Jake LaRavia and Bronny James (ankle sprain) for Wednesday's preseason game against the Dallas Mavericks in Las Vegas. It marks the second night of a…
