Lakers injuries: Drummond available, Kuzma out vs. Heat
The Lakers will still be missing LeBron James and Anthony Davis when they take the court on Thursday night to face the new-look Miami Heat, but there is some good news on the injury front for the defending champions.
New arrival Andre Drummond – who suffered a toe injury in his debut for the Lakers and has since been out of the lineup – is set to return in a matchup with Heat star Bam Adebayo.
The Lakers will also welcome their latest acquisition, veteran sharpshooter Ben McLemore. Lakers coach Frank Vogel confirmed that McLemore could make his debut in Miami.
However, Kyle Kuzma won't play after an MRI revealed a Grade 1 calf strain.
Kyle Kuzma is out tonight (calf strain).
He joins THT, LeBron and AD on the unavailable list.— Mike Trudell (@LakersReporter) April 8, 2021
Thursday’s game will tip off at 4:30 p.m. PT on TNT.
