![]() After the win, Lakers coach Frank Vogel reiterated how important Gasol is to the Lakers, and that they are going to need him if they are going to successfully defend their championship. The Lakers were plus-20 with him on the floor. Drummond didn’t make the trip to Sacramento and missed Friday’s game, meaning Gasol temporarily returned to the starting lineup.Īnd he delivered, contributing five points, nine rebounds, six assists and one steal in 28 minutes in a victory. To make matters even more awkward, just as Gasol was coming to terms with new demotion, Drummond injured his right toe in his Laker debut against Bucks, forcing Vogel to change his game plan and turn to Gasol for six minutes in the fourth quarter. ![]() The Lakers’ offense didn’t flow as cleanly, and their defense wasn’t as stout. His nine-game absence due to contracting COVID-19 demonstrated his value. His 5.1 net rating is tied for fourth-best on the team. Gasol has been a key figure in their NBA-best defense and in one of the league’s best lineups (the Lakers’ starters have a 13.9 net rating, fourth-best in the NBA among lineups with 200-plus minutes played). Even though Gasol is posting career lows in points (4.8), minutes (19.7), rebounds (4.0), field-goal percentage (40.5 percent) and usage percentage (11.7 percent), he’s been a plus for the Lakers this season. His skill set - passing, 3-point shooting, screening and paint defense - would amplify LeBron James’ and Anthony Davis’ performance.Īnd that’s how the beginning of the season played out. When Gasol signed a two-year deal with the Lakers in the offseason, he had a starting role in mind and felt that he still had enough left in the tank to help the defending champions repeat. He’s started in 957 of the 973 NBA games he’s played in. The 36-year-old is a champion, Defensive Player of the Year, and a multi-time All-Star, All-NBAer and gold medalist. The situation is awkward for Gasol, who is one of the most decorated players in basketball. The tentative plan appears to be for Gasol to be the third-string center, behind Drummond and Montrezl Harrell, and for Gasol to only play in certain matchups. Gasol hadn’t spoken with the media since Drummond’s signing, declining to make himself available three times.ĭrummond’s arrival last weekend moved Gasol to the bench - and possibly out of the rotation. Rudy Gobert has been listed as questionable ahead of Monday's game against the Knicks.Īndre Drummond has been listed as probable for Wednesday's game against the Nets.The way it looks is Gasol, who is one of the more candid and expressive Laker players, is understandably frustrated, and questioning his place on the team. Rudy Gobert scored 10 points (1-3 FG, 8-12 FT) to go along with 18 rebounds, two assists and one block on Sunday against the Warriors.Īndre Drummond (personal) is out for Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. Rudy Gobert scored 10 points (5-10 FG) to go along with 15 rebounds and three assists on Sunday against the Trail Blazers.Īndre Drummond (personal) is considered questionable for Friday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. ![]() Rudy Gobert (suspension) will not play for the Timberwolves play-in game against the Lakers one Tuesday due to serving a one-game suspension for a throwing a punch at teammate Kyle Anderson.Īndre Drummond (personal) is available to play in Friday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. ![]() Timberwolves coach Chris Finch said Rudy Gobert is still going through some things with the back spasms and is uncertain for Friday's game against the Thunder.Ĭhicago Bulls center Andre Drummond is opting into to his player option for the 2023-24 season. ![]()
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