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Lakers Boosted: Mamukelashvili Cleared, Thiero Debuts!
7 Nov
Summary
- Sandro Mamukelashvili is cleared to play after a brief illness.
- Adou Thiero may make his season debut after knee swelling.
- Cameron Carr and Bronny James were assigned to the G League.
The Los Angeles Lakers are poised to be near full strength for their upcoming rematch with the Portland Trail Blazers. The team, which has started the 2026-27 season with seven wins in nine games, faces the Blazers on Friday night seeking revenge for an earlier loss.
Crucially, Sandro Mamukelashvili has been cleared to play against the Blazers after an illness briefly placed him on the injury report. He is considered a vital player off the bench for the Lakers.
Additionally, second-year forward Adou Thiero is expected to make his season debut. Having missed the first nine games due to knee swelling, Thiero has been assigned to the G League and recalled, indicating he is nearing game readiness.
In contrast, rookie Cameron Carr and third-year guard Bronny James have been sent to the G League. Both players have seen limited NBA minutes, appearing mostly in garbage time. Their G League assignments raise questions about their future playing time with the Lakers.
