Adou Thiero Injury News & Updates
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Makes NBA debut
Thiero (knee) finished with four points (1-1 FG, 2-2 FT) and one rebound in five minutes off the bench in Saturday's 119-95 win over the Bucks.
ANALYSIS
Making his NBA debut after completing his recovery from the left knee surgery he required prior being drafted in June, Thiero played two abbreviated shifts. After taking the court for the final 1:48 of the first quarter, Thiero remained on the bench for the second and third quarters before re-entering for the final 2:53 of the blowout win. The Lakers are likely to get at least one of Rui Hachimura (calf), Marcus Smart (illness) and LeBron James (sciatica) back for their next game Tuesday versus the Jazz, so Thiero is unlikely to get any run off the bench outside of a garbage-time scenario.
Nov 14, 2025
Upgraded to available
Thiero (knee) has been upgraded to available for Friday's game against the Pelicans, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Thiero will be able to make his NBA debut Friday, though it remains to be seen if he'll be part of the rotation. The uncertainty regarding his role means the rookie out of Arkansas shouldn't have a lot of fantasy value in the early stages of his NBA career.
Nov 14, 2025
Probable for Friday
Thiero (knee) is probable for Friday's game against the Pelicans, Broderick Turner of the Los Angeles Times reports.
ANALYSIS
Thiero will have the chance to make his NBA debut Friday, though minutes aren't guaranteed for the 2025 second-rounder. Most fantasy managers can monitor him from afar for the time being.
Nov 13, 2025
Gets questionable tag
Thiero (knee) is questionable for Friday's game against the Pelicans, Dan Woike of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
It's the first time all season that Thiero has drawn a questionable tag amid his recovery from left knee surgery. The rookie second-rounder is likely to face restrictions to his playing time upon his season debut, which could come as early as Friday. Thiero's eventual presence could eat into the minutes of Dalton Knecht off the Lakers' bench.
Nov 1, 2025
Returns from G League
The Lakers recalled Thiero (knee) from their G League affiliate South Bay Lakers on Saturday, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Thiero was sent to South Bay as part of his rehab process for a lingering knee injury. The rookie forward was cleared for on-court contact work earlier this week, and the next step in his recovery is to be cleared for 5-on-5 action. While a timeline hasn't been established, he doesn't appear to be close to returning.
Oct 29, 2025
Sent to G League
The Lakers assigned Thiero (knee) to their G League affiliate South Bay Lakers on Wednesday, Khobi Price of The Orange County Register reports.
ANALYSIS
Thiero is recovering from a knee injury he sustained toward the end of his college career before being selected by the Lakers in the 2025 NBA Draft. The wing was expected to be ready for the start of training camp, but his recovery has slowed substantially. He participated in a modified practice Oct. 19, and Wednesday's move is likely meant to give him more opportunities to ramp up before being cleared to make his NBA debut.
Oct 19, 2025
Logs limited practice
Thiero (knee) was a modified practice participant Sunday, Khobi Price of The Orange County Register reports.
ANALYSIS
Thiero missed all of Summer League and training camp due to left knee issues and isn't expected to be ready for the start of the regular season, though he's shown progress by participating in some on-court and practice work. The rookie out of Arkansas, selected No. 36 overall in the 2025 NBA Draft, will need to earn his way into the rotation once fully healthy.
Oct 14, 2025
Out for at least two more weeks
Thiero (knee) will be re-evaluated in 2-to-3 weeks, Thuc Nhi Nguyen of the Los Angeles Times reports.
ANALYSIS
Thiero has progressed to on-court activities, but his knee soreness will cost him the onset of the regular season. The rookie forward didn't project to be part of the Lakers' Opening Night rotation, so his absence is unlikely to free up any minutes.
Oct 8, 2025
Limited to individual work
Thiero (knee) is still not participating in live drills at practice, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Thiero remains limited to individual workouts due to a knee injury. The rookie forward is losing out on valuable reps at training camp, and he can be considered doubtful to make his preseason debut Sunday against the Warriors. Until Thiero is cleared for contact, the door remains open for Jake LaRavia and Dalton Knecht to nail down a reserve role in the Lakers' frontcourt.
Oct 2, 2025
Won't play in preseason opener
Thiero (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Suns, Thuc Nhi Nguyen of the Los Angeles Times reports.
ANALYSIS
Thiero's rookie debut will have to wait a bit longer, as he continues to work his way back from a knee injury that sidelined him for all of the Las Vegas Summer League. The next opportunity for the Arkansas product to play will be Sunday against the Warriors.
Sep 30, 2025
Held out of practice
Thiero (knee) did not participate in Tuesday's practice, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Thiero continues to deal with a knee issue, which kept him out of the Las Vegas Summer League for his new squad. The rookie forward's status for the preseason remains uncertain, with the first game getting underway Friday against the Suns.
Sep 29, 2025
Still limited by knee injury
Thiero (knee) has still not been cleared to play, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.
ANALYSIS
After missing the Las Vegas Summer League, Thiero is still in recovery mode due to a knee injury that he suffered during his junior year at Arkansas. The rookie second-rounder will hope to return before the start of the regular season, though he's unlikely to be available for the start of the preseason. In the meantime, Jake LaRavia and Dalton Knecht will battle for reserve minutes in the frontcourt.
Jul 6, 2025
Inks deal with Lakers
Thiero (knee) signed a three-year, $5.95 million contracts with the Lakers on Sunday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.
ANALYSIS
Thiero was selected 36th overall in the 2025 NBA Draft and will join the Lakers on a three-year deal that includes two years fully guaranteed with a third-year team option. Thiero was a standout performer at Arkansas during the 2024-25 campaign, averaging 15.1 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.6 stea,s in 27.5 per contest minutes across 27 appearances.
Jul 2, 2025
Won't play Summer League
Thiero will not be on the Lakers' Summer League squad while recovering from a knee injury, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Thiero has been dealing with a knee ailment from his playing time in Arkansas, and while he's in the final stages of his return-to-play process, he has not been given the green light to participate in the Summer League. He's expected to be fully cleared for training camp, which is when he'll look to carve a role for himself in the Lakers' roster. Thiero was selected by the Lakers in the second round of the 2025 NBA Draft, 36th overall, after averaging 15.1 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.6 steals over 27.5 minutes per game during his final season at Arkansas.
Jun 26, 2025
Heading to Lakers
Thiero was selected by the Lakers with the No. 35 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft.
ANALYSIS
Thiero blossomed into a standout college player at Arkansas and enjoyed a breakout campaign in 2024-25, averaging 15.1 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.9 assists, and 1.6 steals in 27.5 minutes across 27 regular-season appearances while shooting 54.5 percent from the field. Standing at 6-foot-8 with a 7-foot wingspan, Thiero possesses ideal size, length and athleticism for a forward in the modern NBA. However, the Lakers are built to win now, so Thiero isn't expected to see a lot of minutes in the early stages of his career.
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