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Los Angeles Lakers power forward Jarred Vanderbilt is on the path to recovery from a heel injury after missing the first 10 games of the season

The team doctors clearing him to begin the return-to-play progression, as reported by Dave McMenamin.

The 24-year-old, who contributed 7.2 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game for the Purple and Gold last season, is inching closer to rejoining the Lakers on the court.