SALT LAKE CITY — The so-called “Swaggy DNP’s” are piling up by the game. But this time, the Lakers say it has nothing to do with inconsistent performances or Byron Scott’s preference for his other small forwards.
Instead, Young will remain in Los Angeles recovering from a stomach bug while the Lakers (15-58) visit the Utah Jazz (36-37) on Monday at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Young also missed Sunday’s loss to Washington at Staples Center because of the same ailment. Yet, he had experienced healthy scratches for the previous seven games.
In addition toward averaging 7.3 points on a career-low 33.