Lakers' Armel Traore: Strong double-double in G League
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Traore posted 25 points (7-16 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 6-6 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block in 35 minutes during Sunday's 127-122 G League loss to the Stockton Kings.
Traore paced South Bay in points and rebounds en route to his second double-double in the G League this season. The big man has gone 8-for-9 from the charity stripe thus far.
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Lakers' Armel Traore: Joining South Bay
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Traore was assigned to the South Bay Lakers, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.
Traore joins South Bay as the Lakers kick off a five-game road trip. It is likely Traore spends the majority of his time in the G League this season.
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Lakers' Armel Traore: Cleared for Opening Night
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Traore (hand) will play Tuesday night against the Timberwolves.
Traore missed time during the preseason due to swelling in his right hand, but the issue has cleared up in time for the 2024-25 regular-season opener. The 21-year-old is currently buried on the depth chart, so he'll likely see the majority of his chances in the G League, at least to start the year.
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Lakers' Armel Traore: Dealing with right hand injury
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Traore is expected to be out "for around five days" with swelling in right hand, Lakers head coach JJ Redick told Khobi Price of The Orange County Register.
Traore inked a two-way deal with the Lakers in June, and even though the Lakers will keep close tabs on this injury, it shouldn't affect anything from a fantasy perspective. Traore is expected to suit up for the South Bay Lakers of the G League in 2024-25.
