Lakers are transferring Jarred Vanderbilt to the G League

The Los Angeles Lakers have transferred injured forward Jarred Vanderbilt to the G League for his quick return to the court. The South Bay Lakers will practice before the Lakers today, which will give the forward more time to make progress upon his return.

The news was announced today on social media by ESPN NBA insider Dave McMenamin.

“Jarred Vanderbilt has been assigned to the South Bay Lakers, the team announced. South Bay is practicing against the Lakers this morning, so this gives Vanderbilt a chance to benefit from additional court time as he continues his path to a comeback.”

Vanderbilt has been sidelined for the entire season since returning from injury. The Lakers missed out on his defensive skills on the court, so this is great news for the team.

When healthy, Vanderbilt shows aggressive defense and rebounding, which helps this team win games. Los Angeles has greatly missed his presence on the court, so assigning him to the G League is a huge victory.

The experienced striker is back on the court and has made significant progress towards his comeback. However, if he returns to the court, he will be on a minutes restriction to avoid serious injuries.

Vanderbilt has played an important role on the team over the last few seasons and was a big influence in helping the Lakers reach the Western Conference Finals two years ago. If he can return, it could help the Lakers take another step forward this season as they look to rebuild in time for the postseason.

With Vanderbilt likely to return soon, the Lakers could have a lethal wing duo of him and Dorian Finney-Smith. Los Angeles has been looking for wingers for some time now, and they may finally have a solution to a problem that has been plaguing them for years.

Vanderbilt will likely get some reps in South Bay and then be assigned to the Lakers. When he returns, Los Angeles will be able to fully evaluate the roster to see what else it needs before the trade deadline.

The Lakers are expected to be very active ahead of the trade deadline and could be ready to make a move quickly. The team has some tools at its disposal and is prepared to make a big impact on the rest of the season.

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