The Lakers recalled Thiero (knee) from their G League affiliate South Bay Lakers on Saturday, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.
Thiero was sent to South Bay as part of his rehab process for a lingering knee injury. The rookie forward was cleared for on-court contact work earlier this week, and the next step in his recovery is to be cleared for 5-on-5 action. While a timeline hasn't been established, he doesn't appear to be close to returning.
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Lakers' Adou Thiero: Sent to G League
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The Lakers assigned Thiero (knee) to their G League affiliate South Bay Lakers on Wednesday, Khobi Price of The Orange County Register reports.
Thiero is recovering from a knee injury he sustained toward the end of his college career before being selected by the Lakers in the 2025 NBA Draft. The wing was expected to be ready for the start of training camp, but his recovery has slowed substantially. Per Dan Woike of The Athletic, Thiero has been cleared for on-court contact work, and the next step in his progression is being cleared for 5-on-5 work. He'll be incorporated into team practices over the next week, starting in South Bay.
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Lakers' Adou Thiero: Logs limited practice
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Thiero (knee) was a modified practice participant Sunday, Khobi Price of The Orange County Register reports.
Thiero missed all of Summer League and training camp due to left knee issues and isn't expected to be ready for the start of the regular season, though he's shown progress by participating in some on-court and practice work. The rookie out of Arkansas, selected No. 36 overall in the 2025 NBA Draft, will need to earn his way into the rotation once fully healthy.
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Lakers' Adou Thiero: Out for at least two more weeks
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Thiero (knee) will be re-evaluated in 2-to-3 weeks, Thuc Nhi Nguyen of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Thiero has progressed to on-court activities, but his knee soreness will likely prevent him from participating in the onset of the regular season. The rookie forward didn't project to be part of the Lakers' Opening Night rotation, so his absence is unlikely to free up any minutes.
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Lakers' Adou Thiero: Limited to individual work
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Thiero (knee) is still not participating in live drills at practice, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.
Thiero remains limited to individual workouts due to a knee injury. The rookie forward is losing out on valuable reps at training camp, and he can be considered doubtful to make his preseason debut Sunday against the Warriors. Until Thiero is cleared for contact, the door remains open for Jake LaRavia and Dalton Knecht to nail down a reserve role in the Lakers' frontcourt.
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Lakers' Adou Thiero: Won't play in preseason opener
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Thiero (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Suns, Thuc Nhi Nguyen of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Thiero's rookie debut will have to wait a bit longer, as he continues to work his way back from a knee injury that sidelined him for all of the Las Vegas Summer League. The next opportunity for the Arkansas product to play will be Sunday against the Warriors.
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Lakers' Adou Thiero: Held out of practice
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Thiero (knee) did not participate in Tuesday's practice, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
Thiero continues to deal with a knee issue, which kept him out of the Las Vegas Summer League for his new squad. The rookie forward's status for the preseason remains uncertain, with the first game getting underway Friday against the Suns.
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Lakers' Adou Thiero: Still limited by knee injury
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Thiero (knee) has still not been cleared to play, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.
After missing the Las Vegas Summer League, Thiero is still in recovery mode due to a knee injury that he suffered during his junior year at Arkansas. The rookie second-rounder will hope to return before the start of the regular season, though he's unlikely to be available for the start of the preseason. In the meantime, Jake LaRavia and Dalton Knecht will battle for reserve minutes in the frontcourt.
Thiero (knee) signed a three-year, $5.95 million contracts with the Lakers on Sunday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.
Thiero was selected 36th overall in the 2025 NBA Draft and will join the Lakers on a three-year deal that includes two years fully guaranteed with a third-year team option. Thiero was a standout performer at Arkansas during the 2024-25 campaign, averaging 15.1 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.6 steals in 27.5 minutes per contest across 27 appearances.
Thiero will not be on the Lakers' Summer League squad while recovering from a knee injury, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.
Thiero has been dealing with a knee ailment since his time in Arkansas, and although he's in the final stages of his return-to-play process, he has not yet been given the green light to participate in the Summer League. He's expected to be fully cleared for training camp, which is when he'll look to carve out a role for himself in the Lakers' roster. Thiero was selected by the Lakers in the second round of the 2025 NBA Draft, 36th overall, after averaging 15.1 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.6 steals over 27.5 minutes per game during his final season at Arkansas.
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Lakers' Adou Thiero: Heading to Lakers
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Thiero was selected by the Lakers with the No. 36 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft.
Thiero blossomed into a standout college player at Arkansas and enjoyed a breakout campaign in 2024-25, averaging 15.1 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.9 assists, and 1.6 steals in 27.5 minutes across 27 regular-season appearances while shooting 54.5 percent from the field. Standing at 6-foot-8 with a 7-foot wingspan, Thiero possesses ideal size, length and athleticism for a forward in the modern NBA. However, the Lakers are built to win now, so Thiero isn't expected to see a lot of minutes in the early stages of his career.
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