Lakers Injury Report: Latest Update On Jarred Vanderbilt, Christian Wood

Will LA be getting some reinforcements tomorrow?

May 20, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; The Los Angeles Lakers logo at center court during game / Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

The Los Angeles Lakers could be getting back reinforcements in Game 3 of their Western Conference first-round series against the Denver Nuggets, or maybe not. 

Key Laker role players Jarred Vanderbilt and Christian Wood were said to return by Thursday's game possibly; however, head coach Darvin Ham had no update on their availability as of Wednesday. 

Lakers insider for Clutch Points Michael Corvo reported via X. 

Darvin Ham had no update on Jarred Vanderbilt and Christian Wood’s status for Game 3

— Michael Corvo (@michaelcorvo_) April 24, 2024

Lakers team reporter Mike Trudell also said the two were limited participants during Wednesday's practice. 

Both Jarred Vanderbilt and Christian Wood were limited participants in Wednesday’s practice, which did not include any full contact drills. We’ll see what their official status is at 5 p.m. when the injury report comes out.

— Mike Trudell (@LakersReporter) April 24, 2024

Although no significant update was released, Laker reporters and insiders shared video of Wood getting some shots up after practice. 

Christian Wood getting up shots after Lakers practice on Wednesday. Darvin Ham would only say that Wood and Jarred Vanderbilt continued their progression today pic.twitter.com/AParbc6HOM

— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) April 24, 2024

Wood has missed the last two months of the season after undergoing an arthroscopic surgical procedure on his left knee. The 28-year-old played in 50 games in his first year in LA, averaging 6.9 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 1.0 assists. 

As for Vanderbilt, the chances he plays in Game 3 seem slim. He's missed the last two months of the season due to a right mid-foot injury. Vanderbilt last played on February 1 and will look to return to make an impact in these playoffs if he's ready. 

LA could use all the help they could get. 

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