Overview
- Los Angeles announced Thiero has a right MCL sprain and will be re-evaluated in about four weeks.
- It remains unclear when the 21-year-old sustained the injury, though he appeared in the past six games including brief minutes versus Detroit.
- In 15 NBA appearances, he has averaged 1.3 points and 1.2 rebounds in 5.8 minutes while shooting 38.9% from the field.
- He logged stronger showings with South Bay, averaging about 15 points and five rebounds across three G League games on 55.6% shooting.
- His absence adds to Los Angeles’ injury list that includes Austin Reaves (calf), Rui Hachimura (calf) and Gabe Vincent (back), tightening rotation options for JJ Redick.