TITLE: Lakers Rookie Adou Thiero Remains Sidelined, Expected to Be Cleared in About a Week
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The Los Angeles Lakers enter training camp this week without second-round draft pick Adou Thiero, who has not yet received medical clearance following a knee injury suffered late in his final season at Arkansas.
ESPN’s Dave McMenamin, citing a source familiar with the situation, reported that the 20-year-old wing is “in line with the team’s recovery timeline” and has roughly one week of rehabilitation remaining before he can resume full basketball activities.
Thiero, selected after the Lakers traded up twice in the 2025 NBA Draft, was unable to play in Summer League while rehabbing. Team officials believe the injury contributed to his fall to the second round despite grading him as a first-round talent.
Los Angeles does not anticipate meaningful rotation minutes for Thiero during the 2025-26 season, allowing the club to take a cautious approach. President of basketball operations Rob Pelinka previously likened the 6-foot-8 prospect’s defensive potential to that of OG Anunoby, noting his length and athleticism.
Training camp opens this week, and the Lakers expect to re-evaluate Thiero’s status once the one-week recovery window concludes.
Source: Lakers Nation
