After losing on opening night to the Denver Nuggets, the team that swept them in the Western Conference finals last season, the Los Angeles Lakers look to get back on track on Thursday.
They will host the Phoenix Suns, who won on Tuesday against the Golden State Warriors. That will mean dealing with Kevin Durant, the living legend who is an ultra-smooth walking bucket at all times.
Dating to February, the Lakers have assigned Jarred Vanderbilt to guard such players. However, Vanderbilt will be out once again on Thursday with a heel ailment that he has been dealing with since training camp. Meanwhile, forward Cam Reddish is listed as probable with right foot soreness.
Jarred Vanderbilt, dealing with the left heel bursitis, is listed as out for LAL’s Thursday evening game against Phoenix.
Cam Reddish is probable with right foot soreness.
— Mike Trudell (@LakersReporter) October 26, 2023
Reddish, a former lottery pick who has been deemed a bust by some, made a positive contribution on Tuesday with seven efficient points, four rebounds and one blocked shot in 18 minutes. If he also cannot play, Los Angeles will have trouble containing Durant and his teammates.
