Injury Report: Suns at Lakers

As the Lakers approach the front end of their first back-to-back of the 2024-2025 season against the Phoenix Suns, all attention turns to availability. With three Lakers being unavailable for opening night, they will add another player to the list ahead of tonight’s matchup.

Jalen Hood-Schifino added to the #Lakers injury report with an illness: pic.twitter.com/MVqI4EIZ00

— Daniel Starkand (@DStarkand) October 24, 2024

Lakers Injuries

Jalen Hood-Schifino
Hood-Schifino tops the injury report, as the sophomore guard will miss today’s game due to illness. We’ll keep an eye on his status for the second half of this back-to-back as the Lakers prepare to face the Sacramento Kings.

Cam Reddish

Cam Reddish is out tonight for personal reasons. It’s unknown when he will return to the lineup.

Christian Koloko

Koloko remains sidelined as he continues to recondition for competition. Fortunately, he is listed as day-to-day, and the Lakers expect to have him back in action soon.

Jarred Vanderbilt
Jarred Vanderbilt (foot) will also miss this matchup. However, there’s optimism for his return in mid-November, as reports indicate that his recovery is progressing, with a reevaluation scheduled in the next two weeks.

Christian Wood
The Lakers big man is still recovering from knee surgery and will be out a bit longer. On a positive note, Wood has begun light, non-contact basketball activities, signaling progress in his rehabilitation.

Suns Injury Update

Bradley Beal
Phoenix Suns star Bradley Beal (shoulder) was recently added to the injury report but will be active against the Lakers.

Grayson Allen
Grayson Allen is out for personal reasons, as announced by Suns coach Mike Budenholzer.

Josh Okogie
Josh Okogie is the only Suns player who will be out for this game as he continues to deal with a hamstring injury.