Injury Report: Lakers at Raptors
The Lakers are currently looking to secure their first road win of the season as they face the Toronto Raptors, who are currently 1-4 at the start of this season.
Lakers Injury Report
F Anthony Davis (Active / Right hip soreness)
Despite right hip soreness, Anthony Davis will be active. Davis has been the Lakers’ best player this season and will be key to a victory tonight.
G D’Angelo Russell (Active / Back)
D’Angelo Russell, a point guard suffering from lower back stiffness recently, has been upgraded to available and will play.
F Jarred Vanderbilt (OUT / Foot)
As he heals from offseason foot surgery, Jarred Vanderbilt will remain one of the Lakers’ inactives. His defensive versatility is anticipated to be missed by the Lakers until mid-November.
JJ Redick says Jarred Vanderbilt is “progressing.” He’s had some “minor discomfort,” which Redick notes is normal when getting back onto the floor.
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“I don’t think he’s a day or two away from playing,” Redick said. “We’ll have another update in a week or so.”
F Christian Wood (OUT / Knee)
Christian Wood is out because of offseason knee surgery. Until he returns in mid-to-late November, the Lakers’ big man rotation will continue to suffer.
Raptors Injury Report
F Kelly Olynyk (OUT / Back)
Kelly Olynyk will miss Friday’s game against the Lakers due to a back issue. He has not yet played this season, and there is no set schedule for when he will return.
G Ja’Kobe Walter (OUT / Shoulder)
Due to an AC joint injury, Ja’Kobe Walter, who is getting closer to making his NBA debut, is labeled as questionable for Friday’s game. He hasn’t played since before training camp because of this ailment, but he seems to be very close to making a comeback.
G Immanuel Quickley (OUT / Pelvis)
Because of a pelvic issue, Immanuel Quickley is labeled as doubtful for Friday’s game. This would be his fifth straight missed game if he doesn’t play.
Scottie Barnes (OUT / Orbital Fracture)
Scottie Barnes’ orbital fracture will keep him out of commission for at least three weeks. The Raptors are further shorthanded in their lineup due to his absence.
G Bruce Brown (Out / Knee)
Due to a knee issue, Bruce Brown was unable to practice last week. He has not yet made his season debut and is out indefinitely.
