Overview
- Los Angeles said Thiero has a right MCL sprain and will be re-evaluated in about four weeks, indicating a multi-week absence likely covering most of January.
- It remains unclear when the injury occurred, though he had appeared in the past six games and logged brief fourth-quarter minutes in the loss to Detroit.
- The 36th pick previously underwent left knee surgery in college, delaying his Lakers debut after missing Summer League and the preseason.
- Through 15 NBA appearances he has averaged 1.3 points and 1.2 rebounds in 5.8 minutes on 38.9% shooting, with three productive G League outings earlier in the season.
- His absence adds to Los Angeles’ injury list that includes Austin Reaves (calf), Rui Hachimura (calf) and Gabe Vincent (back).