Kentavious Caldwell-Pope left the Lakers’ Thursday night win over the Phoenix Suns with what the team called a “quad contusion” at the time, and after undergoing an MRI, it sounds like no structural damage was done when Devin Booker inadvertently collided with his leg, according to multiple reports:
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope's bruised left quad showed slight improvement since Gm 3 and an MRI administered Friday revealed no tear, sources told ESPN. The Lakers guard will see how he responds to rest and treatment come Saturday and his status will be determined for Sunday's Gm 4
— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) May 28, 2021
That’s certainly great news for the Lakers, considering the alternative, but it remains to be seen how serious this injury will actually be, and if it will cause any issues for Caldwell-Pope as the 2021 NBA playoffs continue.