The Los Angeles Lakers are in the midst of a quick, two-game road trip, one that began with a thrilling, 116-115 win against the Minnesota Timberwolves following Austin Reaves knocking down the game-winner . The road trip concludes against the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday, and the Lakers might get more reinforcements soon. Lakers rookie Adou Thiero received a new update on the knee injury that’s delayed his NBA debut.

Adou Thiero was recently cleared for live on-court contact work as he continues his rehab from the knee injury, and he was assigned to the Lakers’ G League affiliate in South Bay, as per Brad Turner of the LA Times. The next step for Thiero in being able to make his NBA debut is being able to participate in five-on-five work.

Thiero was not able to take part in NBA Sum

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