Lakers’ Jarred Vanderbilt is reportedly in good health after 39 games last season
In the 2022-23 season, the Lakers traded with the Jazz to acquire Jarred Vanderbilt. Upon arrival in Los Angeles, Vanderbilt played 26 games for the Lakers and played 24 games.
The 26-year-old has been a tough battle ever since. Vanderbilt has played 65 games for the Lakers over the past two seasons. Despite being relatively unavailable, there are positive rumors surrounding young PF. NBA insider Mar Stein reported that Vanderbilt is “healthier now than at any time last season.” If he can stay healthy in the 2025-26 season, that would be a huge improvement for the team.
Jarred Vanderbilt is healthy after missing 43 games in 2024 – 25 years
Jarred Vanderbilt and Maxi Kleber reportedly feel healthy before the 2025-26 season.
– Lakers Nation (@lakersnation) July 22, 2025
The past two seasons have not been easy for Lakers’ Jarred Vanderbilt. He played 29 games in 2023-24 and 36 games in 2024-25. On February 1, 2024, Vanderbilt suffered a sprain of his right middle foot. This cost him the last 31 games of that season. During the offseason, Vanderbilt chose bifoot surgery. His right foot was operated on, and his left foot was spurted.
Vanderbilt was postponed for training camp 2024-25 due to offseason surgery. Additionally, he experienced fluids on his knee in December, which delayed his return until the end of January. It’s been nearly a year since he suffered an initial sprain of his right middle foot. After a lot of time missing from injury, Jarred Vanderbilt is in a great position until 2025-26.
Jarred Vanderbilt
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– Lakersmuse (@lalmuse) July 16, 2025
NBA insider Marc Stein reported that Vanderbilt is “healthier now than at any time last season.” Vanderbilt’s health will be huge for the Lakers. He is a high-quality role-player who can stand out from the bench and start the scene. In a team that requires front-court depth, Vanderbilt may be the X factor.
