Vincent contributed two points (1-6 FG, 0-4 3Pt), three rebounds and two assists over 21 minutes during Friday's 131-125 win over the Raptors.
Vincent went just 1-of-6 from the field, continuing his underwhelming start to the season. While it is great to see him healthy and back on the court after missing the majority of last season due to injury, Vincent's real-life impact is far greater than his statistical production would lead you to believe. At this stage, he would need an injury to D'Angelo Russell to have any chance at converting playing time into tangible numbers.
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Lakers' Gabe Vincent: Good to go for training camp
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General manager Rob Pelinka said Wednesday that Vincent (knee) is medically cleared to begin training camp, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
After carving out a role for himself in Miami, Vincent joined the Lakers last offseason and was expected to be a key rotational piece. However, injuries derailed that plan, as the undrafted guard out of UC Santa Barbara made only 11 regular-season appearances due to a lingering knee issue. While Vincent is healthy again, he'll have to compete for playing time with fellow backups Bronny James, Max Christie and Jalen Hood-Schifino.
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Lakers' Gabe Vincent: Absent from injury report
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Vincent (knee) isn't listed on the Lakers' injury report ahead of Tuesday's game against the Warriors, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
Vincent missed Sunday's matchup versus Minnesota due to left knee injury recovery, but he should be available off the bench for Tuesday's game. He's appeared in three contests this season, logging 14 minutes in each appearance.
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Lakers' Gabe Vincent: Unavailable Sunday
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Vincent has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Timberwolves due to left knee injury recovery, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.
After missing nearly the entire season while recovering from arthroscopic left knee surgery, Vincent has appeared in three of the last four games. He will take a seat for the second half of the Lakers' back-to-back set Sunday but should return to action Tuesday versus Golden State.
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Lakers' Gabe Vincent: Will be available Wednesday
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Vincent (knee) will be available for Wednesday's game against the Wizards, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.
Vincent returned to action Sunday and played 14 minutes against the Nets but was held out Tuesday against Toronto for the first leg of a back-to-back set. Vincent will likely see limited minutes Wednesday as the Lakers ramp him up ahead of the playoffs.
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Lakers' Gabe Vincent: Ruled out for Tuesday
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Vincent (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Raptors, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports.
Vincent returned to the court Sunday against Brooklyn and tallied two points, a rebound, an assist and a steal in 14 minutes following his lengthy absence. However, since he's missed most of the season, the 27-year-old will likely focus on conditioning over the final few weeks of the regular season in hopes that he's ready for a potential playoff run.
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Lakers' Gabe Vincent: Gets 14 minutes in return
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Vincent (knee) recorded two points (1-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt), one rebound, one assist and one steal across 14 minutes Sunday in the Lakers' 116-104 win over the Nets.
Playing for the first time since Dec. 20 and making just his sixth appearance of the season, Vincent settled into a modest role off the bench, filling the rotation spot that had previously belonged to either Max Christie (three minutes) or Cam Reddish (two minutes). Vincent didn't light up the box score and is unlikely to gain fantasy relevance over the final two weeks of the regular season unless the Lakers opt to hold out players such as LeBron James, D'Angelo Russell and Austin Reaves for rest or minor injuries. Vincent could, however, see a slight uptick in minutes if the Lakers feel he's a better fit on the second unit than Spencer Dinwiddie.
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Lakers' Gabe Vincent: Available Sunday
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Vincent (knee) has been cleared to play in Sunday's game against Brooklyn, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
Vincent has appeared in just one game since Oct. 30, missing 46 straight games due to a left knee effusion that ultimately required arthroscopic surgery. The 27-year-old will likely be in store for a modest role off the bench upon returning to action, but his perimeter shooting and ability to initiate offense could eventually help him poach minutes from Spencer Dinwiddie and settle into a heightened sixth-man role.
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Lakers' Gabe Vincent: Upgraded to questionable
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Vincent (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Nets, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports.
Vincent has missed the Lakers' last 46 games with a left knee injury but could return to action Sunday. If the 27-year-old guard is upgraded to available, he will likely compete for backup minutes in the team's guard rotation with Spencer Dinwiddie and Max Christie.
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Lakers' Gabe Vincent: Eyeing Sunday return
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Vincent (knee) is set to join the Lakers for the start of their four-game road trip that begins Friday in Indiana and is expected to make his return to action Sunday in Brooklyn, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Though Vincent looks like he'll remain out Friday, barring a setback leading up to Sunday's morning shootaround, he'll be available to play later that day against the Nets for what would be his first appearance since Dec. 20. After signing a three-year, $33 million deal with the Lakers over the summer, Vincent has thus far been limited to just five appearances after his season debut was delayed while he recovered from a left knee effusion. The knee issue then cropped up again in December, prompting Vincent to undergo arthroscopic surgery to provide a longer-term fix for the issue. Vincent will likely claim a spot in the rotation once healthy, though he could be in store for only a light role behind backcourt starters D'Angelo Russell and Austin Reaves.
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Lakers' Gabe Vincent: Another absence coming
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Vincent (knee) won't play in Wednesday's game versus the Grizzlies, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports.
Vincent will miss his 45th straight game Wednesday due to a left knee injury. While Vincent is expected to be nearing a return, his next chance to suit up is Friday's matchup with Indiana.
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Lakers' Gabe Vincent: Still out
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Vincent (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Bucks.
Vincent intends to play again this season but has made just five appearances so far, with his last coming Dec. 20 before he underwent left knee surgery. It's unclear how close Vincent is to suiting up again, but he was cleared for non-contact work in mid-March.
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Lakers' Gabe Vincent: Nearing return
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Vincent (knee) is nearing a return to action and intends to play again this season, barring a setback, NBA writer Marc Stein reports.
Vincent has played just five games for the Lakers this season, with his last appearance coming on Dec. 20 before he underwent left knee surgery. Vincent will likely compete with Spencer Dinwiddie for backup point guard duties behind D'Angelo Russell upon his return.
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Lakers' Gabe Vincent: Won't play Monday
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Vincent (knee) is out for Monday's game against the Hawks.
Vincent hasn't played since Dec. 20 as he continues to recover from surgery on his left knee. The 28-year-old pro has been cleared for non-contact work and is targeting a mid-to-late March return.
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Lakers' Gabe Vincent: Cleared for non-contact work
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Coach Darvin Ham said Tuesday that Vincent (knee) has been cleared for non-contact work, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Vincent continues to recover from arthroscopic surgery on his left knee and hasn't played since Dec. 20. At the beginning of March, Shams Charania reported that Vincent was targeting a mid-to-late March return, and the point guard appears on track with that estimate. However, even if he's cleared to suit up soon, Vincent would presumably be limited to a reserve role and operate under a strict minutes restriction, as he's appeared in just five games this season. Vincent's potential return would be a nice boost to the Lakers' postseason chances, but it likely won't impact fantasy hoops.
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Lakers' Gabe Vincent: Targeting mid-to-late March return
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Shams Charania of The Athletic reported Tuesday that Vincent (knee) is ramping up his rehab and targeting a return in mid-to-late March, barring a setback.
Vincent hasn't played since Dec. 20 and has appeared in just one game since Oct. 30. Charania noted that the Lakers' training staff will re-evaluate the point guard next week, which should narrow Vincent's potential return date. The starting backcourt of D'Angelo Russell and Austin Reaves has helped the Lakers find some footing over the last month, so Vincent will likely be competing for depth minutes with Spencer Dinwiddie when he's cleared to suit up, essentially eliminating any fantasy value the backup guards may have.
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Lakers' Gabe Vincent: Still limited to rehab
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Coach Darvin Ham said Tuesday that Vincent (knee) hasn't returned to on-court activities yet, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.
Vincent is due for another evaluation at the beginning of March, but it sounds like he's at least a few weeks away from returning to game action. The point guard hasn't played since Dec. 20 and has appeared in just one game since Oct. 30.
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Lakers' Gabe Vincent: Return date still uncertain
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Vincent will be re-evaluated following the All-Star break, but he's not expected to be ready to play when the Lakers open their second-half schedule Feb. 22 versus the Warriors, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports.
The Lakers haven't provided any indication that Vincent has suffered a setback in his recovery from the arthroscopic surgery he had on his left knee in late December, but he'll still need some time to regain conditioning and increase his involvement in workouts even if he's cleared for on-court work once re-evaluated. Vincent was expected to serve as a key member of the Lakers' supporting cast this season after signing a three-year, $33 million deal in the offseason, but he's been limited to just five appearances thus far in 2023-24.
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Lakers' Gabe Vincent: Undergoes successful surgery
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The Lakers announced Wednesday that Vincent underwent a successful arthroscopic surgical procedure on his left knee and will re-evaluated in eight weeks.
Vincent has played just five games this season while continuously dealing with swelling in his left knee. In order to fix the issue long-term, the 27-year-old guard opted to undergo surgery, which will sideline him at least through the All-Star break. With LeBron James (knee) being moved to point guard, D'Angelo Russell, Austin Reaves, Jalen Hood-Schifino and Max Christie will all compete for bench minutes in Los Angeles' backcourt.
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Lakers' Gabe Vincent: Set for knee surgery
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Vincent will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his left knee as soon as Tuesday and is expected to miss 6-to-8 weeks, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
After joining the Lakers on a three-year, $33 million contract in free agency this summer, Vincent played 20-plus minutes off the bench in the team's four games of the season before experiencing a left knee effusion. He spent nearly seven weeks rehabbing the injury before returning to action Dec. 20 in Chicago, only to miss both of the Lakers' ensuing two games after the swelling in his knee resurfaced. The arthroscopic procedure should provide a more permanent fix for Vincent, though his projected 6-to-8-week recovery timeline likely means that he won't be available to play again until after the All-Star break. With Vincent out for the foreseeable future, the Lakers could look to move D'Angelo Russell back into the starting five after a one-game benching and perhaps reopen a spot in the rotation for youngster Max Christie.
