The Los Angeles Lakers have been without some key pieces to start the 2024-25 season as both Jarred Vanderbilt and Christian Wood are dealing with injuries.
After missing most of last season with foot issues, Vanderbilt underwent surgeries on both feet at the start of the offseason and is still working to make his way back.
While it is not ideal to be without Vanderbilt once again to start this season, the Lakers will be cautious to ensure he is 100% healthy whenever he does return to avoid it being a lingering issue.
The original hope was that he would be ready for Opening Night but that obviously wasn’t the case.