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Lakers Eye Road-Trip Return for Gabe Vincent After Planned Modified Practice

Redick says availability depends on getting live-game reps despite a tight travel schedule.

Overview

  • Vincent is slated to attempt a modified practice this weekend as the team evaluates his readiness to rejoin the lineup.
  • He will not play Sunday against the Grizzlies, with the earliest potential return targeted for Tuesday, Jan. 6 at New Orleans.
  • Redick emphasized the need for exposure to live play and noted that Monday’s travel day could complicate immediate clearance.
  • The guard has missed seven straight games since his Dec. 18 lower-back injury and is set to miss at least two more.
  • If cleared next week, he is expected to face a minutes restriction, with his defense and spot-up shooting viewed as boosts while Nick Smith Jr. and Dalton Knecht cover backcourt minutes.