Lakers Forward Questionable With Illness Ahead of Trail Blazers Rematch

The Los Angeles Lakers have listed forward Sandro Mamukelashvili as questionable for their upcoming game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Mamukelashvili is battling an illness and was added to the injury report recently. The Lakers signed the player to a four-year, $52 million contract in the offseason, aiming to compensate for their losses of Rui Hachimura and LeBron James in the forward positions.

Mamukelashvili has been a consistent contributor this season, averaging nine points, 4.6 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game in nine games played. He has primarily played in a bench role behind Kessler, Thybulle, LaRavia, and Williams. If Mamukelashvili is unable to play, LaRavia and Vanderbilt are the most likely players to step up and take his minutes.

LaRavia has started five of the team's eight games this season, while Vanderbilt has played a bench role in just five games. Other players listed as out for Friday's game include Bronny James, Cameron Carr, and Adou Thiero, who has returned from an injury and will make his season debut. The Lakers and Trail Blazers are currently tied in the Western Conference standings, with the winner assuming sole control of the first seed. Tip-off for Friday's NBA game is set for 7:00 p.m. PT.