LeBron James minced no words when discussing the return of long-sidelined power forward Jarred Vanderbilt. The four-time NBA champion bluntly criticized the team's defense-first forward's injury-riddled season, which has not seen him suit up so far as LA hits the halfway mark of the 2024-25 NBA season.

The LA Lakers are set to cross swords against the league-worst Washington Wizards in a regular season matchup on Thursday.

The Lakers’ 118-108 win over the Warriors moved them seven games above .500 for the first time this season, with key contributions from Jarred Vanderbilt and an improving Gabe Vincent.

Jarred Vanderbilt makes a small, but important impact in his season debut as the Lakers also benefit from a big game from Anthony Davis to defeat the Warriors.

In his season debut, Vanderbilt shows he can ease the defensive burden on Anthony Davis, Dorian Finney-Smith, Max Christie and even LeBron.

Los Angeles Lakers star forward Jarred Vanderbilt has been medically cleared to make his season debut this Saturday against the Golden State Warriors.

SAN FRANCISCO — Nearly a week ago, Lakers coach JJ Redick and LeBron James spoke about ... Jan. 25, 2025 Jarred Vanderbilt, out since Feb. 1 because of foot injuries, checked in during the ...

The Los Angeles Lakers have been waiting for Jarred Vanderbilt to return to evaluate their approach to the NBA Trade Deadline.

LeBron James, JJ Redick and the LA Lakers were ecstatic after the team got another glimpse of their true potential after Jarred Vanderbilt's successful comeback from injury. The Lakers capped off ...

Anthony Davis was impressed by what he saw from Jarred Vanderbilt in his return to the Lakers' rotation on Saturday.

Jarred Vanderbilt's return provides the Lakers with much-needed versatility and defensive options. Can his energy and depth ease the burden on LeBron and