Hood-Schifino won't play in Saturday's game versus the Pelicans due to a left hamstring strain
Hood-Schifino will miss his third straight game Saturday, although his injury designation has been changed from left groin soreness to a left hamstring strain. His next chance to suit up is Tuesday's matchup with Utah.
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Lakers' Jalen Hood-Schifino: Not playing vs. Spurs
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Hood-Schifino (groin) is out for Friday's game against the Spurs.
He'll miss a second straight game with a groin injury, but Hood-Schifino's absence won't affect the Los Angeles rotation. The second-year guard has played one minute all season at the NBA level.
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Lakers' Jalen Hood-Schifino: Won't play vs. Memphis
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Hood-Schifino has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies with left groin soreness, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.
The loss of Hood-Schifino shouldn't affect the Los Angeles rotation, as the second-year guard has played just one minute all season. The severity of Hood-Schifino's groin injury isn't known, so he can be viewed as day-to-day heading into Friday's matchup with the Spurs.
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Lakers' Jalen Hood-Schifino: Returns from G League
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The Lakers recalled Hood-Schifino from the G League's South Bay Lakers on Sunday, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.
During South Bay's season opener Saturday, Hood-Schifino played 13 minutes in a 110-96 win over the Salt Lake City Stars. He posted eight points (3-7 FG, 2-6 3Pt) one assist and one rebound. Outside of blowouts, Hood-Schifino's isn't expected to see meaningful minutes at the NBA level this season.
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Lakers' Jalen Hood-Schifino: Returns from G League
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The Lakers recalled Hood-Schifino from the G League's South Bay Lakers on Friday, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.
Hood-Schifino has yet to make his season debut for the Lakers, though he could have the chance to do so Friday. He will be available off the bench for Friday's matchup with the 76ers. The 21-year-old is then likely make his way back to the G League on Saturday, when South Bay opens its season with a matchup with the Salt Lake City Stars.
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Lakers' Jalen Hood-Schifino: Team option declined
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The Lakers declined Hood-Schifino's third-year team option for 2025-26 on Thursday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Hood-Schifino has yet to receive significant playing time with the Lakers and hasn't even made an NBA appearance in 2024-25. The 21-year-old guard is set to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason.
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Lakers' Jalen Hood-Schifino: Assigned to South Bay
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Hood-Schifino was assigned to the Lakers' South Bay G League affiliate Sunday, Khobi Price of The Orange County Register reports.
Hood-Schifino will join South Bay ahead of the Lakers' five-game road trip. Hood-Schifino has been dealing with an illness of late, but he seems ready to participate in game action for the G League club.
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Lakers' Jalen Hood-Schifino: Won't play against Sacramento
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Hood-Schifino (illness) is out for Saturday's game versus the Kings.
Hood-Schifino will miss his second straight contest while dealing with an illness. His next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with Phoenix.
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Lakers' Jalen Hood-Schifino: Won't play Friday
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Hood-Schifino (illness) has been downgraded to out for Friday's game versus the Suns.
Hood-Schifino's absence won't affect the Lakers' rotation, as he didn't see any playing time during Tuesday's season-opening win over Minnesota. His next chance to suit up is Saturday's matchup with Sacramento.
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Lakers' Jalen Hood-Schifino: Doubtful for Friday vs. Suns
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Hood-Schifino is doubtful for Friday's matchup against the Suns due to an illness, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.
The severity of Hood-Schifino's illness is unclear, though the doubftul tag does not bode well for his chance to see the floor. The 21-year-old is buried in the Lakers' backcourt, and he likely won't be a viable option in fantasy formats.
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Lakers' Jalen Hood-Schifino: Starting in finale
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Hood-Schifino will start at guard in Friday's exhibition matchup with the Warriors on Friday, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
Hood-Schifino will start alongside Bronny James in the Lakers' backcourt. Los Angeles is opting to rest all of its expected starters, meaning Hood-Schifino figures to see a healthy workload.
Lakers' Jalen Hood-Schifino: Cleared for training camp
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General manager Rob Pelinka said Wednesday that Hood-Schifino (back) is medically cleared for training camp, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
Hood-Schifino had an injury-riddled rookie campaign and underwent lumbar microdiscectomy surgery in March to repair a bulging disc in his back. He missed the 2024 Las Vegas Summer League but is back to full strength ahead of the regular season. Hood-Schifino will compete with Gabe Vincent, Bronny James and Max Christie for backup backcourt minutes behind D'Angelo Russell and Austin Reaves this season.
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Lakers' Jalen Hood-Schifino: Won't play in Summer League
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The Lakers announced Tuesday that Hood-Schifino (back) isn't on the team's Summer League roster, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Hood-Schifino underwent a lumbar microdiscectomy surgery in March to repair a bulging disc in his back and appears to still be recovering. While the second-year guard isn't expected to play in Summer League, it is unclear if he will be healthy to begin the 2024-25 regular season.
Lakers' Jalen Hood-Schifino: Undergoes back procedure
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Hood-Schifino underwent a successful lumbar microdiscectomy procedure Thursday and is without a timetable to return, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.
A lumbar microdiscectomy is a procedure done to address a bulging disk in the lower back. While the Lakers haven't provided a timeline for Hood-Schifino's return, it's a virtual certainty that he's done for the regular season, and quite likely, the entirety of Los Angeles' potential playoff run. The rookie first-round pick largely didn't factor into the rotation this season, appearing in 21 games while averaging 1.6 points in 5.2 minutes per game and shooting 22.2 percent from the field.
