With Lonzo Ball and Brandon Ingram out for the remainder of the season, LeBron James’ minutes being closely monitored, and Tyson Chandler and Lance Stephenson missing time of late, head coach Luke Walton and Los Angeles Lakers have been relied on players with minimal experience.
It’s led to extended opportunities for two-way player Alex Caruso, and Moritz Wagner and Johnathan Williams, both of whom saw more time with the South Bay Lakers in the G League prior to this recent stretch. Additionally, the Lakers signed Andre Ingram to a 10-day contract.
Caruso, Wagner and Williams were factors in the Lakers’ recent comeback bid against the Denver Nuggets, and they followed that up with inspired efforts of a loss to the Boston Celtics.