Jarred Vanderbilt gives Lakers defensive versatility

Lakers’ margin for error widens with Jarred Vanderbilt’s return, role players stepping up
The Lakers’ 118-108 win over the Warriors moved them seven games above .500 for the first time this season, with key contributions from Jarred Vanderbilt and an improving Gabe Vincent.
Lakers' Jarred Vanderbilt: Makes defensive impact in debut
Vanderbilt (feet) recorded two points (1-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt), four rebounds, three steals and two assists across 12 minutes Saturday in the Lakers' 118-108 win over the Warriors. Vanderbilt was cleared to make his season debut Saturday,
Jarred Vanderbilt gives Lakers defensive versatility as they weigh options ahead of trade deadline
In his season debut, Vanderbilt shows he can ease the defensive burden on Anthony Davis, Dorian Finney-Smith, Max Christie and even LeBron.
Lakers’ Jarred Vanderbilt makes long-awaited return against Warriors
Saturday’s game was the forward’s first since he sprained his right midfoot in a game in Boston nearly 12 months ago, which eventually led to surgery.
Jarred Vanderbilt provides Lakers with much-needed boost in win over Warriors
Jarred Vanderbilt makes a small, but important impact in his season debut as the Lakers also benefit from a big game from Anthony Davis to defeat the Warriors.
JJ Redick and Lakers players comment on Jarred Vanderbilt's return
The Lakers are very happy to have forward Jarred Vanderbilt back on the court after he was out for nearly a calendar year.
Jarred Vanderbilt makes long-awaited return to the floor in Lakers’ road game against Warriors
It marked Vanderbilt’s first NBA action since he sprained his right midfoot in the Lakers’ road win against the Boston Celtics last Feb. 1.
Lakers’ Anthony Davis reacts to Jarred Vanderbilt’s first game in a year
On Saturday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers continued their winning ways with a relatively easy road win over the Golden State Warriors in a nationally televised contest. The win gave the Lakers a 2-0

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The Los Angeles Lakers could be without two of their key depth pieces for Monday's matchup against the Charlotte Hornets. The ...
Massive Trade Proposal Sees Lakers Boost Frontcourt and Backcourt Depth
The Los Angeles Lakers bolster their roster by grabbing two young and promising players in this hypothetical trade.
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LeBron James' funny answer when asked how Lakers stopped Stephen Curry
On Saturday versus the Warriors, the Lakers managed to do something few teams have ever been able to do: stop Stephen Curry.
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Lakers reinforce on-court standard while Anthony Davis makes desires known
Davis believes they are just a couple of players away from being title contenders, and he hopes the front office can add a ...
Dorian Finney-Smith vocal on Lakers defense amid minutes restriction update
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Lakers' Anthony Davis: 'I Think We Need Another Big' at 2025 NBA Trade Deadline
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Lakers Land Rising Center, Former Lottery Pick in Proposed Trade
The Los Angeles Lakers continue their pursuit of Walker Kessler. Learn about the potential trade package and the challenges ...