Lakers release injury report for Friday’s game versus Pelicans

Slowly but surely, the Los Angeles Lakers are gradually returning to full health as they continue their five-game road trip this week. LeBron James practiced with his G League affiliate Wednesday and Thursday without any adverse effects from the case of sciatica he’s dealing with, and guard Gabe Vincent appears to be making progress in his rehabilitation from a sprained ankle.

Guard Austin Reaves returned to action Monday after missing three games with a groin strain, and big man Maxi Kleber recently returned from an abdominal strain. Los Angeles faces the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday, and that could bring back another injured player: rookie forward Adou Thiero.

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Thiero, who has been unable to play since Summer League due to a knee injury, is listed as questionable. James and Vincent will continue to be absent.

Thiero, a second-round pick in June’s draft out of the University of Arkansas, is 6-foot-7, 220 pounds and has plenty of athleticism. He can drive his way to the hoop and get to the free throw line, and he also seems to have the potential to become a very good defender.

This article originally appeared on LeBron Wire: Lakers release injury report for Friday’s game against Pelicans