January 10 is an important date on the calendar each NBA season as it signifies the day when all players without guaranteed contracts gain full salary protection. Forward Thomas Robinson is one of 36 players in the NBA who fall under this category and at this time it looks like the Los Angeles Lakers are going to guarantee his veteran minimum salary, as he has played well with Larry Nance Jr. sidelined for up to four weeks due to his bruised knee, speculates Mark Medina of The Orange County Register.
"He quickly showed how hard he works and how hard he plays every time he plays basketball," Lakers head coach Luke Walton said.