Overview
- Los Angeles announced Friday that Adou Thiero has been cleared to dress for the game in New Orleans, setting up an imminent NBA debut after offseason knee surgery.
- Head coach JJ Redick said pregame it is more likely Thiero sees action Saturday in Milwaukee than significant minutes against the Pelicans.
- The rookie was upgraded to questionable on Thursday, marking his first appearance this season on the injury report as anything other than out.
- Thiero missed Summer League, training camp, the preseason and the Lakers’ first 12 games while rehabbing his left knee, with the team routing his ramp-up through South Bay and controlled contact work.
- LeBron James (right sciatica) and Gabe Vincent (left ankle sprain) remain out but are progressing, as the Lakers continue a five-game trip that includes Emirates NBA Cup group play.