EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) – Lakers big man Christian Bois underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left knee Tuesday in the latest injury setback for Los Angeles’ depth players.
The Lakers did not provide any time frame for Wood’s recovery from the procedure, which was performed at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center. But the injury appears very likely to sideline Wood, out since Feb. 14, for at least the remainder of the regular season.
The Lakers (37-32) also play without veterans Jared Vanderbilt, Gabe Vincent And Reddish Cameroding the depth of what once looked like a solid support molded around LeBron James And Anthony Davis.
Vanderbilt has been out with a sprained right foot since Feb. 1, while Vincent suffered a knee injury in October after playing just five games in his first season with the Lakers. The team has not predicted when either veteran will be able to play again, which is likely a bad sign for their prospects.
Reddish has been out since March 8 with an ankle injury, but the Lakers expect the defensive-minded wing to return soon.
Wood is averaging 6.9 points and 5.1 rebounds in 50 games this season, his first with the Lakers. Jaxson Hayes has stepped up his strong play as Los Angeles’ backup center in Wood’s absence.
The Lakers still won 13 of 20 despite their injury problems, remaining in ninth place in the Western Conference playoff race thanks to a resounding victory over Atlanta on Monday. James is averaging 25.4 points, 8.1 assists and 7.2 rebounds in an unprecedented 21st NBA season, while D’Angelo Russell continued its streak of superb outside shooting since mid-season.
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