Lakers Taking Patient Approach on Trades; Key Returns and Roles in Focus
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Lakers will take time evaluating trades, wait to see if teams like Raptors, Wizards decide to have "fire sales" before February deadline. Many players become trade eligible Dec. 15.
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Finding best role for Austin Reaves a priority rest of season. He's played better as 6th man after early season slump.
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Jarred Vanderbilt returning from 20-game absence (bursitis) to make season debut tonight.
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Rui Hachimura medically cleared after nasal surgery, but return depends how he feels.
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Gabe Vincent recovering from knee issue by lifting, shooting, running on anti-gravity treadmill. Getting closer but no return date yet.