The Lakers' Calvary with Jarred Vanderbilt

The Los Angeles Lakers are heading into an unusual 2024/25 NBA season. The Angelino franchise has not impressed at all in the transfer market. In fact, they have received a lot of criticism for hiring JJ Redick as head coach, despite his lack of experience, and for bringing in Bronny James, LeBron James' son, in the Draft. But this is not the worst thing happening in the purple and gold team. The focus of regrets is Jarred Vanderbilt.

Last season, the Lakers couldn't count on Vanderbilt for the crucial stretch, including the playoffs. Their best defender has been nursing a foot injury since last February, and the worst part is that he still hasn't been able to shake off his problems.

It's been over 7 months since Jarred Vanderbilt had to step away from the courts, and now, according to Mike Bresnahan of Spectrum SportsNet, the defensive specialist won't make it in time for the training camp, even though it seemed like he would.

The Lakers are hopeful he will make it to the regular season

"I'm not sure he's going to be ready for the preseason games," Bresnahan said. "He chose not to undergo a procedure during the season, got injured in February, and we'll see if he's ready to go. I don't have many details about it, but I'm not sure he's ready. The regular season is a different story, but nothing can be assured either."

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