Chris Finch: Leonard Miller reminds us a bit of Jarred Vanderbilt
Chris Finch: “We need him to run. We need him to roll more. We need him to value being in the dunker. These are things that are going to get him opportunities early in his career before you allow him to play with the ball and that kind of stuff, but you can see he has some real natural feel with the ball in his hands. You don’t always know how it’s going to end up, but he’s fearless, and we like that. He reminds us a little bit of Vando (Jarred Vanderbilt) when Vando was here. Also a ball-hawk, better with the ball than you thought, good feel for the game, that kind of stuff. And he shoots it well, he’s got a foundation I think to improve that shot. So obviously lots to work on there, but he’s an exciting young player and a really good kid. He’s soaking it all up right now.”
Source: Paul Terrazzano Jr. @ TalkBasket
Source: Paul Terrazzano Jr. @ TalkBasket
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Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Jarred Vanderbilt injury (heel) will be something to keep an eye on moving forward. Hopefully, it’s not a serious issue moving forward. – 7:22 PM
Jarred Vanderbilt injury (heel) will be something to keep an eye on moving forward. Hopefully, it’s not a serious issue moving forward. – 7:22 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Jarred Vanderbilt and Jalen Hood-Schifino won’t be available for tomorrow’s season opener against the Nuggets. pic.twitter.com/b0GKaBDPTo – 7:22 PM
Jarred Vanderbilt and Jalen Hood-Schifino won’t be available for tomorrow’s season opener against the Nuggets. pic.twitter.com/b0GKaBDPTo – 7:22 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Jarred Vanderbilt is listed as “out” for the season opener at Denver due to left heel soreness, as expected.
Jalen Hood-Schifino is also out due to a right patella contusion. – 7:22 PM
Jarred Vanderbilt is listed as “out” for the season opener at Denver due to left heel soreness, as expected.
Jalen Hood-Schifino is also out due to a right patella contusion. – 7:22 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
The Lakers say Jarred Vanderbilt and Jalen Hood-Schifino are both out tomorrow in Denver. – 7:21 PM
The Lakers say Jarred Vanderbilt and Jalen Hood-Schifino are both out tomorrow in Denver. – 7:21 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Jarred Vanderbilt’s status remains day-to-day, according to Darvin Ham. Vanderbilt missed 5 of 6 preseason games because of left heel soreness.
Jalen Hood-Schifino (right knee contusion) will be reevaluated “soon”, according to Ham. – 1:54 PM
Jarred Vanderbilt’s status remains day-to-day, according to Darvin Ham. Vanderbilt missed 5 of 6 preseason games because of left heel soreness.
Jalen Hood-Schifino (right knee contusion) will be reevaluated “soon”, according to Ham. – 1:54 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Darvin Ham says Jarred Vanderbilt remains day-to-day. The Lakers will announce an update on Jalen Hood-Schifino later today. – 1:50 PM
Darvin Ham says Jarred Vanderbilt remains day-to-day. The Lakers will announce an update on Jalen Hood-Schifino later today. – 1:50 PM
Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
Karl-Anthony Towns missed the preseason finale in Chicago with right knee soreness. He said today he’s good to go for the opener.
Chris Finch says Jaden McDaniels is doing some 1-on-0 work right now. But it still seems like he’s got some hurdles to clear. – 2:37 PM
Karl-Anthony Towns missed the preseason finale in Chicago with right knee soreness. He said today he’s good to go for the opener.
Chris Finch says Jaden McDaniels is doing some 1-on-0 work right now. But it still seems like he’s got some hurdles to clear. – 2:37 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Jaden McDaniels with a sleeve/brace on his left calf injury, taking to Chris Finch post practice. Finch said Jaden has been doing a lot of 1 vs. 0 workouts. pic.twitter.com/ugwKVq3tHf – 2:19 PM
Jaden McDaniels with a sleeve/brace on his left calf injury, taking to Chris Finch post practice. Finch said Jaden has been doing a lot of 1 vs. 0 workouts. pic.twitter.com/ugwKVq3tHf – 2:19 PM
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It appears Darvin Ham is going w/ Taurean Prince as the Lakers’ fifth starter to start the season. According to @jovanbuha, this decision is “circumstantial” because of Vando’s injury. Honestly, Ham can’t go wrong either way IMO. Team is deep w/ a few viable options at that spot. – 3:48 PM
It appears Darvin Ham is going w/ Taurean Prince as the Lakers’ fifth starter to start the season. According to @jovanbuha, this decision is “circumstantial” because of Vando’s injury. Honestly, Ham can’t go wrong either way IMO. Team is deep w/ a few viable options at that spot. – 3:48 PM
Brad Turner @BA_Turner
Gabe Vincent is “in clear” to play but Jarred Vanderbilt (heel) questionable, per Lakers coach Darvin Ham – 3:37 PM
Gabe Vincent is “in clear” to play but Jarred Vanderbilt (heel) questionable, per Lakers coach Darvin Ham – 3:37 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Gabe Vincent will be available for the Lakers’ season opener against the Nuggets, Darvin Ham says.
The status Jarred Vanderbilt (left heel soreness) is being deemed “day to day” but Darvin Ham says it’s unlikely he’ll be available against Denver. – 3:35 PM
Gabe Vincent will be available for the Lakers’ season opener against the Nuggets, Darvin Ham says.
The status Jarred Vanderbilt (left heel soreness) is being deemed “day to day” but Darvin Ham says it’s unlikely he’ll be available against Denver. – 3:35 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Expect Taurean Prince to start at the 3 in the opener, alongside Russell, Reaves, LeBron and AD.
Jarred Vanderbilt hasn’t played since the preseason opener due to the left heel soreness. – 3:34 PM
Expect Taurean Prince to start at the 3 in the opener, alongside Russell, Reaves, LeBron and AD.
Jarred Vanderbilt hasn’t played since the preseason opener due to the left heel soreness. – 3:34 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Gabe Vincent is “in the clear”, via Darvin Ham, and practiced today. As such, expect him to be available for Tuesday’s opener.
Jarred Vanderbilt is still listed as day-to-day; he did not practice in full, and remains a question mark for Tuesday. – 3:33 PM
Gabe Vincent is “in the clear”, via Darvin Ham, and practiced today. As such, expect him to be available for Tuesday’s opener.
Jarred Vanderbilt is still listed as day-to-day; he did not practice in full, and remains a question mark for Tuesday. – 3:33 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Jarred Vanderbilt (left heel soreness) is day-to-day, per Darvin Ham. Gabe Vincent is cleared to play on opening night in Denver. Jalen Hood-Schifino is still being evaluated. – 3:33 PM
Jarred Vanderbilt (left heel soreness) is day-to-day, per Darvin Ham. Gabe Vincent is cleared to play on opening night in Denver. Jalen Hood-Schifino is still being evaluated. – 3:33 PM
More on this storyline
Dave McMenamin: Jarred Vanderbilt has officially been ruled out of the season opener in Denver by the Lakers because of his left heel soreness. -via Twitter @mcten / October 23, 2023
Dave McMenamin: Darvin Ham says Taurean Prince will start on opening night. Calls the start “circumstantial.” Jarred Vanderbilt remains day to day with his heel but Ham says “in all likelihood” Vando will not be available on Tuesday. -via Twitter @mcten / October 21, 2023
Dave McMenamin: Jarred Vanderbilt (heel) and Jalen Hood-Schifino (knee) will both be re-evaluated Friday, according to Darvin Ham. Gabe Vincent (back tightness) will also be held out against PHX tonight for precautionary reasons. -via Twitter @mcten / October 19, 2023
The team is still figuring out where he’ll fall into the rotation. However, Leonard Miller appears to be a player the Timberwolves will need to get on the court in some capacity because of the way he can make an impact on both ends. “You can see he has some real, natural feel with the ball in his hands,” Finch said. “He is fearless, and we like that. … He shoots it well and has got a good foundation to improve that shot. There is a lot to work on there, but he is an exciting young player and a really good kid.” -via The Rookie Wire / October 19, 2023