Almost a month into his recovery from surgery, Rajon Rondo was making good progress until he needed his right hand drained due to swelling.
While Rondo’s timetable has not changed, he did not travel with the team to begin their four-game road trip against the Houston Rockets.
After draining procedure on Dec. 9, which was followed by a mandate of no activity for three days, the Lakers received some positive news.
Prior to their 126-111 loss to the Rockets, there was news swelling in Rondo’s hand has improved and he will be re-evaluated in Los Angeles the same day they take on the Charlotte Hornets, according to Bill Oram of The Athletic:
Rajon Rondo saw doctor today.