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On YouTubeLos Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / December 15
JJ Redick, LeBron James Credit 'Awesome' Jarred Vanderbilt In Suns Win
The Los Angeles Lakers’ defense sank to 20th in the league with a 116.5 defensive rating. That’s when JJ Redick pulled the plug and unleashed his defensive ace, Jarred Vanderbilt, against the Phoenix Suns.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 14
Jarred Vanderbilt reveals worrying trend about Lakers’ defense
LOS ANGELES – It’s no secret that as good as the Los Angeles Lakers have been offensively, they have not been very good defensively. The Lakers’ struggles on defense came to a head last Wednesday during their 132-119 loss to the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Cup Quarterfinals.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / December 13
Jarred Vanderbilt ‘Eager’ To Get Back In Lakers Rotation & Help With Defensive Struggles
Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt has been out of the team’s rotation, sitting out eight of the last nine games despite being healthy. Vanderbilt’s offensive deficiencies are well-documented, but there’s no denying that he could help the Lakers on the defensive end of the floor, where they have really struggled in recent weeks.
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Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / December 13
When Will JJ Redick Give Jarred Vanderbilt Another Opportunity In Lakers Rotation?
Veteran forward Jarred Vanderbilt has found himself on the outside looking in from the Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick’s rotation in recent weeks.
Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?
Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / December 4
JJ Redick explains why Jarred Vanderbilt has been out of the rotation 
Despite Jarred Vanderbilt impressing during training camp and being healthy for the first time in years, he finds himself on the outside looking in regarding the rotation.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / December 3
Rotation Trust Level: Is it time for Jarred Vanderbilt to get another chance?
The biggest story of the last week-plus of the Lakers’ rotation, outside of the short-term injury to Marcus Smart, has been Jarred Vanderbilt. Once a key piece of a rotation that made the Western Conference Finals, Vando has been on the outside looking in for the last six games.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / December 2
JJ Redick Explains Why Jarred Vanderbilt Has Been Out Of Rotation
Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt enjoyed the first healthy offseason he’s had in years, setting him up to be an important part of head coach JJ Redick’s rotation for the 2025-26 season.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 1
JJ Redick drops truth bomb on Jarred Vanderbilt benching
LOS ANGELES – During the course of an NBA season, lineups are rotations are often fluid due to injuries, absences, trades and roster signings/cuts. For the Los Angeles Lakers, they have had a fairly healthy rotation since the return of LeBron James who missed the first 14 games of the season.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / November 26
Rotation Trust Level: Maxi Kleber emerges, Jarred Vanderbilt disappears
The Lakers finally got their full team healthy for the first time this season, but that lasted all of one-and-a-half games. Deandre Ayton’s injury halted the team’s chance to finally see their starting five together, but it appears to only be a short-term absence as head coach JJ Redick said he expects the big man back by the end of the week.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / November 23
Lakers Notebook: Jarred Vanderbilt’s vanishing act, DeAndre Ayton’s gilded touch and the next ten games
Sitting at 11-4 after their first 15 games, the Lakers are feeling pretty good about themselves. Luka Dončić is dancing. Austin Reaves is embracing. And LeBron James is meshing.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / October 23
Jarred Vanderbilt Discusses Controllable Things Lakers Can Fix Going Forward
One of the standout players for the Los Angeles Lakers during the preseason was Jarred Vanderbilt. Finally healthy during the offseason, Vanderbilt put in a lot of work on his game and there were even thoughts that he could start in place of LeBron James.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / October 20
Jarred Vanderbilt: Lakers Have To ‘Hold Down The Fort’ Until LeBron James Comes Back
The Los Angeles Lakers have already been dealt a blow before the season even begins as superstar LeBron James is dealing with sciatica and is expected to miss the start of the regular season.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / October 19
Marcus Smart Excited To Share Floor With Jarred Vanderbilt
Going into the offseason, the Los Angeles Lakers knew they had to improve their perimeter defense and they did so by signing Marcus Smart after he was bought out by the Washington Wizards.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / October 17
JJ Redick Believes Jarred Vanderbilt Can Be Impactful Two-Way Player For Lakers
The story has been the same for Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt for nearly the entire time he’s been with the franchise. When healthy, he is an extremely impactful defensive player that can guard multiple positions and can even be assigned opposing team’s best players.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / October 16
How Lakers Could Be Affected by Jarred Vanderbilt’s Injury News
Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt suffered a left quad contusion during Wednesday's preseason game against the Dallas Mavericks. More news: Lakers Were Turned Down in Free Agency By Veteran Wing: Report The defensive-minded forward did not return to the game after suffering the injury in the second quarter.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 6
Warriors' Draymond Green is in midseason form — but not in a good way
It only took a little more than a quarter for Draymond Green to get into midseason form.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / October 4
Lakers' Jarred Vanderbilt Gets High Praise on Revamped Jump Shot
Last season, the Lakers got next to nothing out of Jarred Vanderbilt. Vanderbilt only played 36 games for Los Angeles and was not a factor late in the year.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / July 25
Lakers Receive Massive Jarred Vanderbilt Update Ahead of Upcoming Season
The Los Angeles Lakers will seem to enter the upcoming season with virtually the same roster, minus some key additions. More news: Lakers Insider Urges Team to Make Major Change to Starting Five The Lakers have only lost one player this offseason and added three new players who could play vital roles for the team.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Last Word On Sports / June 27
Are Jarred Vanderbilt's days with the Lakers numbered?
His time in the purple and gold might be coming to an end.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / January 28
Lakers’ Jarred Vanderbilt Ruled Out Against 76ers
The Los Angeles Lakers will play the Philadelphia 76ers for the second and final time this season, and it will be without their star defensive forward, Jarred Vanderbilt.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / January 27
Jarred Vanderbilt can solve some of Lakers' defensive issues
JJ Redick's team has blown hot and cold on the defensive end this season.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Field Level Media / January 22
Lakers F Jarred Vanderbilt (foot) set for season debut
Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt is expected to play in his first game in nearly a year on Saturday after rehabbing from surgeries to both feet, ESPN reported Wednesday.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Rumors / January 22
Lakers' Jarred Vanderbilt expected to make season debut on Saturday
A 2023 trade-deadline acquisition, Vanderbilt has been an impactful role player for Los Angeles when healthy.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / December 3, 2024
Jarred Vanderbilt's return to the Lakers delayed by more issues
Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt hasn't played since he suffered a midfoot sprain on his right foot on Feb. 1, which cost him the remainder of L.A.'s 2023-24 campaign.
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