Why is Horton-Tucker out?

Amidst yet another blowout loss for the Lakers on Wednesday, Talen Horton-Tucker re-aggravated his ankle injury and was ruled out for the rest of the game.

Why is Horton-Tucker not playing?

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Horton-Tucker won't return to Sunday's game against the Nuggets due to a left ankle sprain, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports. Horton-Tucker closed with 40 points (15-28 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 8-9 FT), three rebounds, three assists and four steals across 37 minutes during Thursday's 128-112 loss to the Warriors.

What happened to Taylor Horton-Tucker?

On October 11, 2021, it was announced that Horton-Tucker would undergo surgery to repair torn ligaments in his right thumb, ruling him out for at least four weeks. On April 7, 2022, he scored a career-high 40 points in a 112–128 loss to the Golden State Warriors.

How long is Talen Horton-Tucker out?

Talen Horton-Tucker out for at least four weeks

He is expected to make a full and complete recovery. Horton-Tucker will be reevaluated by team doctors in approximately four weeks.”

Is Trevor Ariza injured?

Trevor Ariza has exited the NBA's COVID-19 health and safety protocols, according to the Lakers' injury report for their Friday game against the Portland Trail Blazers. The 36-year-old is listed as questionable to play with “return to competition reconditioning.”

Why is Kendrick not playing Nunn?

For guard Kendrick Nunn, it's been the entire season. Nunn has been sidelined with a knee injury all year and according to head coach Frank Vogel, he's not returning anytime soon. According to Ryan Ward of Lakers Nation, Vogel provided a brief update on Nunn on Monday.

Is Talen Horton-Tucker out?

Lakers' Talen Horton-Tucker: Ultimately ruled out Monday

Horton-Tucker (ankle) is out Monday against the Cavaliers, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Is Talen Horton-Tucker injury?

Horton-Tucker has been dealing with an ankle issue for the last couple of weeks, recently admitting it was still very much bothering him. The Lakers announced that he would not return to the contest tonight though.

Is Kendrick Nunn injured?

According to Yahoo Sports Chris Haynes, Lakers guard Kendrick Nunn is expected to miss the rest of the season. The guard has been battling a bone bruise in his knee all year and still has yet to play a game for the Lakers.

Is Carmelo Anthony injured?

Anthony Davis missed over a month with a sprained knee. LeBron James is currently out indefinitely with a knee injury of his own. Now, Carmelo Anthony is sidelined with a strained hamstring. Carmelo suffered in the injury mid-way through the second quarter in Thursday night's 111-110 loss to the Clippers.

How much does Talen Horton-Tucker make?

One player L.A. is shopping in potential trades is Talen Horton-Tucker, the 21-year-old wing who makes just north of $10 million a year. His contract is the best to match salaries to obtain another talented player, and his inconsistent play could be why the Lakers want to ship him now.

Who's the youngest player in the NBA?

Andrew Bynum is the youngest player to ever check into an NBA game. He made his debut with the Los Angeles Lakers on Nov. 2, 2005, just six days after his 18th birthday.