Lakers guard Kendrick Nunn has been diagnosed with a bone bruise in his right knee and he’ll be out multiple weeks, coach Frank Vogel told ESPN’s Dave McMenamin and other members after Thursday’s practice.
Nunn dealt with an ankle sprain in the same leg during training camp, but the club was hopeful he’d be back by opening night. He had an MRI on the knee after experiencing some soreness, and it revealed the bruise. He’ll be re-evaluated in two to three weeks, according to Vogel.
Nunn signed a two-year contract with Los Angeles after Miami pulled its qualifying offer to him, making him an unrestricted free agent in August. Nunn turned down more money from the Knicks and other suitors in order to join the Lakers. Nunn was projected to be Russell Westbrook‘s primary backup at the point, along with seeing some minutes at the shooting guard spot.
His absence will thrust veteran Rajon Rondo into that role, and newly acquired Avery Bradley could also see action there. Wayne Ellington has been ruled out of Friday’s game against Phoenix with a hamstring injury, McMenamin adds.
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