If the Los Angeles Lakers swing a deal to improve their roster ahead of February's trade deadline, don't expect it to include Jarred Vanderbilt unless

The big news around the Lakers this week is the return of forward Jarred Vanderbilt, set to play for the first time in nearly 12 months

After missing most of last season and the beginning of this season, Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt has finally been medically cleared to play. In

Vanderbilt (feet) recorded two points (1-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt), four rebounds, three steals and two assists across 12 minutes Saturday in the Lakers' 118-108 win over the Warriors. Vanderbilt was cleared to make his season debut Saturday,

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

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.

Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt finally returned to game action on Saturday after being out for nearly a calendar year.

Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt will make his season debut Saturday against the Golden State Warriors.

With Jarred Vanderbilt off the injury report and available to play, the Lakers head into their showdown with the Warriors with a very healthy roster.

Vanderbilt suffered a midfoot sprain on Feb. 1 that cost him the rest of the season and the first 41 games (and counting) of this season.

Vanderbilt was originally acquired by the Lakers in a February 2023 trade that sent out Russell Westbrook and also brought them guards D'Angelo Russell and Malik Beasley. The 6-foot-8 forward quickly became a fan favorite because of his effective and versatile defense, as well as the overall energy he brought to the team.