Rookie forward Jonathan Holmes dislocated his right shoulder Monday night in the Lakers' 104-102 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers, playing just over a minute before suffering the injury.
Long-time Lakers trainer Gary Vitti tended to Holmes on the court, reseating the joint.
The Texas forward's shoulder will be immobilized for the next couple of weeks, according to a team spokesman.
Holmes is signed to a two-year, $1.4-million minimum contract, but only $100,000 of his $525,093 rookie season is guaranteed.
Under NBA rules, the Lakers will be responsible for Holmes' salary until his injury is fully healed.