Vanderbilt suffered a midfoot sprain last season, initially feared season-ending, but the Lakers chose rehab instead of surgery, hoping for a playoff return.
Despite progress in rehab, Vanderbilt was unable to return before the Lakers were eliminated, with reports indicating he may not be ready for training camp.
The Lakers face a critical decision balancing Vanderbilt's return against the nature of his injury, urging a methodical rehab process to reduce reinjury risk.
Dr. Brar emphasized the importance of careful management in rehabilitation, especially with context affecting risk/reward calculations for players recovering from injuries.
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