While defeats follow one another in the pre-season for the Lakers, so do injuries, Trevor Ariza is forfeited for two months, while Talen Horton-Tucker has just joined him. The staff has just provided details of his upcoming absence.
It’s impossible to judge a team on a preseason, but it’s hard for some fans to hide their disappointment with the Lakers. Anthony Davis played, just like LeBron James and Russell Westbrook, but the results are not forthcoming. 4 matches, 4 defeats for Frank Vogel’s men, the content of which during the matches is quite empty.
The attack must find its bearings, just like the defense. If that’s not surprising, it won’t be too late for the Angelinos, as the regular season kicks off in a week now. However, to all this we must add another threatening factor: injuries.
Lakers confirm long-term absence
Trevor Ariza is forfeited two months, the fault of an ankle operation. Malik Monk joined him in the infirmary with groin issues, although the fullback is hoping to be there for the opener of the regular season. But what worries the supporters much more, it’s Talen Horton-Tucker’s injury, who tore a ligament during a game. Results ? Surgery.
To give an idea, Chris Paul had missed 5 weeks of competition in 2017 for a similar injury. We were therefore waiting for news, and it has just arrived. Los Angeles confirmed that THT passed the operating table with no problems upon arrival. A tune-up will be carried out in… 4 weeks.
Lakers announce Talen Horton-Tucker had successful surgery on his right thumb and will be re-evaluated in approximately 4 weeks pic.twitter.com/wONdnarKCS
— michael corvo (@_michaelcorvo_) October 12, 2021
The Lakers have announced that Talen Horton-Tucker has undergone successful surgery on his right thumb and will be reassessed in approximately 4 weeks.
About a month away for Talen Horton-Tucker, at best. A blow for the Lakers, who will have to manage this as best as possible. Not easy, especially with all the new players. This recovery promises to be tricky.
