Jarred Vanderbilt likely won’t see any action during the preseason, but the Lakers are maintaining hope that he will be ready when the regular season begins on October 22, as reported by Khobi Price of The Orange County Register.
The team has been taking a conservative approach to his recovery following surgeries on both feet in May, prioritizing a gradual return to ensure he is fully prepared for the rigors of the season.
Though Vanderbilt has yet to participate in practices or games, the Lakers are optimistic that by easing him back into basketball activities, he will be ready to contribute when the season officially tips off.
His progress has been encouraging, and the organization is confident that this methodical approach will pay off in the long run, with Vanderbilt set to play a key role in the Lakers’ plans for the year.
“He’s following our ramp-up protocol,” Redick said. “He has not done any contact work. He has not participated in any non-contact practice. But we’re still trying to target the beginning of the season.
“Our ramp-up process, we’re on, sort of, target. So it remains to be seen if he’ll be available. But no setbacks. And he just continues to work his way back.”
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