Jarred Vanderbilt, forward for the Los Angeles Lakers, is cleared to make his season debut against the Golden State Warriors after missing nearly a year due to injuries. He suffered a midfoot sprain last February and underwent surgeries on both feet over the offseason. Despite signing a lucrative contract extension in September, he has been limited to just 29 games out of 129 since then. The Lakers have undergone significant roster changes during his absence, including a coaching shift and trades that will affect his playing time.
Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt has been medically cleared to make his season debut on Saturday against the Golden State Warriors, pending any setbacks.
Vanderbilt signed a four-year, $48 million contract extension in September 2023, yet he has participated in only 29 of the last 129 games.
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