Lakers News: Latest on Nick Young Injury, Julius Randle’s Role and More

December 5th, 2016 by Chris Roling Leave a reply »

Though some might step back and wonder about making the playoffs in the Western Conference, the young Los Angeles Lakers have started to hit notable speed bumps on a lengthy journey. 

Notably, head coach Luke Walton has had to draw up game plans without key players due to injury and while getting as creative as possible on an odd road schedule. 

Most recently, the Lakers concluded a wild four-game road stretch in which they mustered one win. In the finale Saturday, the depleted, exhausted roster took on the Memphis Grizzlies and came up shy of the mark, losing 103-100.

The Lakers got an eye-popping and game-high 40 points from veteran Lou Williams off the bench—another sign the team's depth is much better than usual this year. But the absences of D'Angelo Russell and Nick Young have forced Walton to reach deeper than usual with guys such as Jose Calderon.

Russell's injury isn't anything new after the team shut him down to let him heal. Young, on the other hand, strained his calf at the end of November and has a complicated return timetable.

The Lakers got good news Saturday on this f ...

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