Lakers Notes: Jarred Vanderbilt Injury Update, LeBron James Talks Free Agency, 4 Players Out for Preseason Game

Apr 19, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley (10) and forward Jaden McDaniels (3) and Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt (2) reach for a loose ball in the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images | Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

The Los Angeles Lakers have an exciting update regarding Jarred Vanderbilt's injury. Head coach JJ Redick said it was "night and day" regarding his forward.

In other news, superstar LeBron James spoke honestly about his upcoming free agency. The future Hall of Famer has had tons of speculation regarding his future lately, and it doesn't seem like it is going to slow down anytime soon, despite firmly being with the purple and gold.

Finally, four Lakers will be out for their preseason game against the Phoenix Suns. Per a team insider, Redick is still determining if those will be the only ones absent.

Here’s more information on these stories and all the latest Lakers news (click the headline for the full article):

Lakers' JJ Redick Provides Exciting Jarred Vanderbilt Injury Update

Lakers' LeBron James Gets Honest About Upcoming Free Agency

Lakers to Be Without 4 Players For Suns Preseason Game

Lakers' Marcus Smart Doesn't Know His Role Heading Into New Season

Lakers' JJ Redick Names 5 'Locks' for Guard Rotation, With One Big Omission

Lakers' Rui Hachimura Addresses Possible Bench Demotion

Lakers Tweets of the Day:

This is the most emphasis on ‘Championship’ this franchise has had since the Kobe-Pau days 💛💜 pic.twitter.com/l4sQRQSNSg

— Lakers All Day Everyday (@LADEig) October 3, 2025

Energy & effort. pic.twitter.com/cnqTIBkxeo

— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) October 2, 2025

JJ wasn’t playing when he said this team will be in ELITE “championship shape” 😳

Here’s the series of sprints he ended today’s practice with 👇

- 6 lengths in 34 seconds
- 10 lengths in a minute
- 6 lengths in 34 seconds

pic.twitter.com/Yi2OrkiHq7

— Lakers All Day Everyday (@LADEig) October 2, 2025

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