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Los Angeles Lakers Make Roster Move Before Clippers Game
UPDATE: Bronny James and Jarred Vanderbilt have been recalled to the Los Angeles Lakers (h/t Trevor Lane of Lakers Nation).
The Los Angeles Lakers have recalled guard Bronny James and forward Jarred Vanderbilt from the South Bay Lakers.
— Trevor Lane (@Trevor_Lane) January 19, 2025
On Sunday night, the Los Angeles Lakers will visit the LA Clippers.
Before the game, the team announced that they had made two roster moves, as they have assigned Bronny James and Jarred Vanderbilt to the G League.
Via Trevor Lane of Lakers Nation: ” The Los Angeles Lakers have assigned guard Bronny James and forward Jarred Vanderbilt to the South Bay Lakers.”
The Los Angeles Lakers have assigned guard Bronny James and forward Jarred Vanderbilt to the South Bay Lakers.
— Trevor Lane (@Trevor_Lane) January 19, 2025
Vanderbilt has yet to appear in a game so far this season.
The former Kentucky star is coming off a year where he averaged 5.2 points, 4.8 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.2 steals per contest while shooting 51.8% from the field and 29.6% from the three-point range in 29 games.
Via Evan Sidery of Forbes: “The Lakers assigned Jarred Vanderbilt to their G League affiliate to begin ramping up for his season debut soon.
Vanderbilt underwent surgery on both feet in the offseason.”
The Lakers assigned Jarred Vanderbilt to their G League affiliate to begin ramping up for his season debut soon.
Vanderbilt underwent surgery on both feet in the offseason. pic.twitter.com/2sXKuBwA28
— Evan Sidery (@esidery) January 19, 2025
Meanwhile, Bronny has appeared in nine games for the Lakers (with limited playing time).
The former USC guard is averaging 13.4 points, 3.1 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.1 steals per contest while shooting 37.4% from the field and 21.2% from the three-point range in seven Tip-Off Tournament G League games.
Via Ballislife.com on December 12: “Bronny James’ first road game in the @nbagleague
30 Points 13/23 Shooting 3/9 Threes 3 Rebounds 2 Assists 1 Block In 25 Minutes”
Bronny James’ first road game in the @nbagleague
30 Points
13/23 Shooting
3/9 Threes
3 Rebounds
2 Assists
1 Block
In 25 Minutes— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) December 13, 2024
The Lakers come into Sunday’s game with LA as the sixth seed in the Western Conference with a 22-17 record in 39 games.
The Los Angeles Lakers have made a last-minute roster move ahead of their highly anticipated game against the LA Clippers. The team announced today that they have signed veteran point guard Rajon Rondo to a one-year deal.
Rondo, who previously played for the Lakers during their 2020 championship run, brings a wealth of experience and playmaking ability to the team. His addition provides the Lakers with additional depth and leadership as they look to secure a playoff spot in a highly competitive Western Conference.
Fans are excited to see Rondo back in a Lakers uniform and are hopeful that his presence will help the team secure a crucial win against their cross-town rivals, the Clippers. Stay tuned for updates on how Rondo’s addition impacts the team’s performance in tonight’s game. Let’s go Lakers! #LakersNation #RajonRondo #BattleofLA
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