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Thiero (face) returned to Tuesday's game against the Thunder with 7:54 remaining in the third quarter, per the broadcast.
Thiero took an elbow to the face in the second quarter and immediately headed back to the locker room. However, he was eventually cleared to return and will likely continue to play meaningful minutes the rest of the way for the banged-up Lakers.
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Lakers' Adou Thiero: Leaves for locker room
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Thiero exited to the locker room in the second quarter of Tuesday's game against the Thunder due to an apparent facial injury, Thuc Nhi Nguyen of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Thiero caught an elbow to the face from Chet Holmgren and headed straight back to the locker room with a towel on his face. Thiero should be considered questionable to return until more information comes to light.
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Lakers' Adou Thiero: Returns from G League
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The Lakers recalled Thiero from the G League's South Bay Lakers on Sunday.
Since their last game Thursday, the Lakers have lost Austin Reaves (oblique) and Luka Doncic (hamstring) to long-term injuries, and with Marcus Smart (ankle) joining them on the sideline for Sunday's game in Dallas, Thiero was summoned from the G League to provide reinforcement. Even if he's included in the rotation Sunday, Thiero likely won't be in store for enough minutes to make a meaningful fantasy impact.
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Lakers' Adou Thiero: Available for Tuesday
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Thiero (knee) is available for Tuesday's game against the Wizards.
Thiero will be available off the bench after three straight absences. He's not guaranteed any minutes, however.
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Lakers' Adou Thiero: Out for Monday
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Thiero (knee) is out for Monday's game against the Wizards.
Thiero will miss a third straight game due to a left knee injury. His absence doesn't figure to impact the rotation. His next chance to suit up comes Tuesday against the Cavaliers.
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Lakers' Adou Thiero: Ruled out for Friday
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Thiero (knee) won't play Friday versus the Nets.
Thiero will miss his second straight game due to the knee issue, but he's a negligible part of the rotation anyway. His next chance to suit up will come Monday against the Wizards.
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Lakers' Adou Thiero: Out for Wednesday
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Thiero (knee) is out for Wednesday's game against the Pacers.
Thiero is not usually in the rotation for the Lakers, so his absence won't have many fantasy implications. He's made only four appearances since playing double-digit minutes against the Spurs on Feb. 10.
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Lakers' Adou Thiero: Game-time call vs. Pacers
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Thiero is questionable for Wednesday's game against Indiana due to left knee soreness.
It's unclear as to when this injury popped up for Thiero, who logged two minutes Monday night against Detroit. He's appeared in three games for the Lakers in March, so even if he is cleared to play, he's unlikely to be much of a factor.
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Lakers' Adou Thiero: Back with parent club
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The Lakers recalled Thiero from the G League's South Bay Lakers on Sunday, Ryan Ward of SI.com reports.
Thiero and Kobe Bufkin were both inactive for Saturday's 105-104 win over the Magic, but the two will rejoin the Lakers ahead of their next game Monday in Detroit. Thiero hasn't typically been included in the rotation when the Lakers are at full strength, but he could be needed to handle some minutes if Rui Hachimura (calf) and Marcus Smart (ankle) -- both of whom are listed as questionable -- are unable to play Monday.
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Lakers' Adou Thiero: Assigned to G League
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The Lakers assigned Thiero to the G League's South Bay Lakers on Friday, Ryan Ward of SI.com reports.
Thiero continues to bounce back and forth between the G League and the NBA. The rookie forward has a much clearer path to consistent developmental reps with South Bay.
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Lakers' Adou Thiero: Back with parent club
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The Lakers recalled Thiero from the G League's South Bay Lakers on Saturday.
Thiero will be available off the bench for the Lakers' game Saturday against the Nuggets but isn't expected to be featured in the rotation. He suited up for the G League club Friday and played 31 minutes in South Bay's 125-106 win over the Iowa Wolves, finishing with 20 points (7-12 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, four assists, one steal and one block.
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Lakers' Adou Thiero: Summoned from G League
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The Lakers recalled Thiero from the G League South Bay Lakers on Tuesday, Ryan Ward of SI.com reports.
Thiero will give the Lakers some depth at forward for Tuesday's game against the Timberwolves, though the rookie second-rounder is unlikely to see action outside of garbage time.
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Lakers' Adou Thiero: Recalled Sunday
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Thiero was recalled from the G League's South Bay Lakers on Sunday, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
Thiero, who suited up for South Bay on Saturday, will seemingly be available for the main squad Sunday against the Kings. Thiero has appeared in just two games at the NBA level in 2026, totaling five points in 12 minutes.
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Lakers' Adou Thiero: Moved to G League
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Thiero was assigned to the G League's South Bay Lakers on Monday, Broderick Turner of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Thiero will head back to South Bay along with Bronny James. Thiero has appeared in only two games with the Lakers since Dec. 30 and should continue to see the majority of his playing time with South Bay.
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Lakers' Adou Thiero: Back with parent club
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The Lakers recalled Thiero from the G League's South Bay Lakers on Monday.
Thiero rejoined the Lakers ahead of Sunday's 111-89 loss to the Celtics, but he was inactive for the contest. The Lakers presumably wanted to build in some extra rest for Thiero, who had returned to action shortly before the All-Star break following an extended absence due to a right knee MCL sprain. Prior to being recalled, the rookie second-round pick joined South Bay for its Friday/Saturday back-to-back set versus the Texas Legends. He poured in 19 points (7-8 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-5 FT) to go with seven rebounds and one assist in 21 minutes in Friday's 127-105 win before sitting out for maintenance-related reasons in Saturday's 104-99 victory.
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Lakers' Adou Thiero: Returning to action Tuesday
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Thiero (knee) is available to play Tuesday against the Spurs, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
Thiero, who hasn't played since Dec. 30 due to a right MCL sprain, has been cleared to return to action after practicing in the G League on Sunday. The Lakers are holding out several key players Tuesday with minor injuries, so Thiero could be a factor in the rotation.
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Lakers' Adou Thiero: Recalled to parent club
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The Lakers recalled Thiero (knee) from the G League's South Bay Lakers on Monday, Ryan Ward of SI.com reports.
Thiero, who hasn't played since Dec. 30 due to a right MCL sprain, practiced with the G League team Sunday and appears to be on the cusp of a return. The rookie won't play Monday against the Thunder, but he may have a chance at playing in the second leg of a back-to-back set Tuesday versus the Spurts. Thiero has appeared in 15 games this season, averaging 1.3 points and 1.2 rebounds in 5.8 minutes per contest.
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Lakers' Adou Thiero: Practices in G League
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The Lakers assigned Thiero (knee) to the G League's South Bay Lakers on Sunday, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
According to McMenamin, Thiero took part in a full-contact practice with South Bay on Sunday, marking the rookie's first such session since he was diagnosed with a right knee MCL sprain in late December. Thiero will remain out for the Lakers' game Monday versus the Thunder and appears likely to sit out the second leg of the back-to-back set Tuesday versus the Spurs, but if he continues to practice in the G League in the coming days, he could be a candidate to play in South Bay's next game Wednesday versus the San Diego Clippers. After that, the NBA club will conclude its pre-All-Star-break schedule with a matchup Thursday versus the Mavericks.
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Lakers' Adou Thiero: Won't go Monday
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Thiero (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Thunder, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.
Thiero has been sidelined since Dec. 30 due to a sprained right MCL. The Lakers haven't provided many updates regarding where he stands in his recovery, so he could end up being sidelined through the All-Star break.
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Lakers' Adou Thiero: Won't play Saturday
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Thiero (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Warriors.
Thiero hasn't played since Dec. 30 due to an MCL sprain in his right knee and is without a timetable for a return. However, he's expected to be re-evaluated soon. Until the Lakers offer an update on his progress, the rookie second-rounder should be considered doubtful for future contests.
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