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Lakers' Christian Wood: Out at least four more weeks
Lakers head coach JJ Redick said Tuesday that Wood (knee) has experienced soreness in his surgically repaired left knee and will be re-evaluated in four weeks, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Wood was nearing his re-evaluation date following an arthroscopic procedure in early September, but the big man isn't close to returning to game action. Even when healthy, Wood will have an uphill battle for playing time in the Lakers' crowded frontcourt, but he brings a unique skill set to the table.
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Lakers' Christian Wood: Undergoes knee procedure
Wood underwent a successful arthroscopic surgical procedure on his left knee Monday, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports.
The forward will be re-evaluated in eight weeks, meaning he will miss the start of the 2024-25 season. This is a tough blow for Wood, as it will set him back with his offseason training. Wood exercised his $3.04 million player option in May and was already facing an uphill battle for playing time in the Lakers' crowded frontcourt, and this certainly won't help.
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Lakers' Christian Wood: Exercises player option
Wood exercised his $3 million player option for the 2024-25 season Tuesday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.
Wood was a sporadic part of the rotation in Los Angeles this season, appearing in 50 games with averages of 6.9 points, 5.1 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 17.4 minutes. There could potentially be a lot of changes for the Lakers this offseason depending on whether or not LeBron James picks up his player option, so it's difficult to project Wood's role for next season at the moment.
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Lakers' Christian Wood: Will play Saturday
Wood (knee) will be available for Game 4 against the Nuggets on Saturday, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.
Wood will finally return after a prolonged absence, as he hasn't stepped on the court since Feb. 14. He's expected to have a role off the bench and will compete for frontcourt minutes with Jaxson Hayes, though by all accounts, his role will be minimal Saturday.
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Lakers' Christian Wood: Upgraded to questionable
Wood (knee) has been upgraded to questionable for Game 4 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs against Denver, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Wood has been sidelined since Feb. 14, but he's been trending towards a return for a while. It sounds like if he makes it through the shootaround without any setbacks, he could get the green light to return with Los Angeles' season on the line.
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Lakers' Christian Wood: Ruled out for Game 3
Wood (knee) has been ruled out for Game 3 against the Nuggets on Thursday, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Wood has been ramping up his workload and was hopeful that he would be able to get back to the court for Game 3, but the medical staff will hold him out for at least one more game. His next chance to play will come Saturday.
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Lakers' Christian Wood: Eyeing Game 3 return
Wood (knee) is hopeful to be cleared to play for the Lakers' Game 3 matchup with the Nuggets on Thursday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Wood hasn't played since Feb. 14 while rehabbing from an arthroscopic knee procedure, so even if he's available for Game 3, the reserve big man may be limited to a minor role or kept out of the rotation entirely. Across 50 regular-season appearances (one start), Wood averaged 6.9 points and 5.1 rebounds in 17.4 minutes per game.
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Lakers' Christian Wood: Sidelined for Game 1
Wood (knee) won't play in Saturday's Game 1 against the Nuggets, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.
Wood hasn't taken the court since an arthroscopic knee procedure in mid-March, so his absence shouldn't impact Los Angeles' rotation. It remains unclear if he'll get the green light to return at some point during the postseason.
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Lakers' Christian Wood: Ruled out for Tuesday's game
Wood (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Pelicans, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Wood has been sidelined since undergoing an arthroscopic procedure on his left knee in March, and he'll remain sidelined as the Lakers begin postseason play Tuesday. It's unclear if he'll be available at any point if the team advances in the postseason.
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Lakers' Christian Wood: Won't play Sunday
Wood (knee) is out for Sunday's game against the Pelicans, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.
Wood underwent a successful arthroscopic procedure on his left knee in March, and he's not ready to return yet. It remains to be seen if he'll be available for the Play-In Tournament or the playoffs, if the Lakers go that far.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-8, 214 lbs |
| Birthplace: Long Beach, CA |
| Age: 29 |
| School: UNLV |
| Experience: 8 |