Lakers guard Kendrick Nunn has been diagnosed with a bone bruise in his right knee and he’ll be out multiple weeks, coach Frank Vogel told ESPN’s Dave McMenamin and other members after Thursday’s practice (Twitter link).
Nunn dealt with an ankle sprain in the same leg during training camp, though the club was hopeful he’d be back by opening night. He had an MRI on the knee after experiencing some soreness and it revealed the bruise. He’ll be re-evaluated in about two or three weeks, according to Vogel.
Nunn signed a two-year contract with Los Angeles after Miami pulled its qualifying offer to him, making him an unrestricted free agent in August. Nunn reportedly turned down more money from the Knicks and other suitors in order to join the Lakers. Nunn was projected to be Russell Westbrook‘s primary backup at the point, along with seeing some minutes at the shooting guard spot.
His absence will thrust veteran Rajon Rondo into the backup point guard role and newly-acquired Avery Bradley could also see action there. Wayne Ellington has been ruled out of Friday’s game against Phoenix with a hamstring injury, McMenamin adds.
Boy how I wish LAL had more vets instead of the young guys, I mean all of the young dudes are injured, right?
K-Nunn, THT, Monk…
Not sure if serious…..
I’d say he’s definitely being sarcastic considering how 10 players on the Lakers roster are over 30, and half of those guys are over 35.
It’s not all the young guys who are hurt on the Lakers Don. Monk actually played in their opener, while Ellington will remain out for a bit, and Ariza won’t be back for some time. We’ll see how long LBJ lasts this season if he refuses load management.
How long before Lakers call JR Smith or Waiters?
In my best DJ Khalid voice… another one
Alex Caruso at 3x10m looks pretty good now
Injuries don’t matter as much this year. Its just next man up. Even if 1 of Lebron, AD, or Russ gets hurt we have the other 2. They literally have 3 guys at almost every position.
Trade on Dec 15 to Denver for Bol Bol