The market conditions of the forward gate are not good, so the Lakers have to arrange for reporters to conduct a wave of sales?

According to reports from TheSteinLine reporter Marc Stein, a source revealed to him that Los Angeles Lake forward Jarred Vanderbilt is in a pretty good condition and is in a healthier state than he has been in the past whole season. In the past season, Vanderbilt has only played 36 regular season games due to injuries.

In the NBA regular season last season, Vanderbilt only played 36 times in 82 games, averaging 16.1 minutes per game, averaging 4.1 points, 5.1 rebounds, 1.1 assists, 0.3 blocks, and 0.8 turnovers and 1.9 fouls. He shot 48.8%, three-point shooting percentage 28.1%, and free throw shooting percentage 55.6%. In the playoffs, Vanderbilt played 5 games in total, with averaging 12 minutes per game, with averaging 1.4 points, 3.8 rebounds, 1 assist, 0.6 steals, 0.2 blocks, and 0.6 turnovers and 1.8 fouls. His shooting percentage was 33.3%, a three-point shooting percentage of 0%, and a free throw shooting percentage of 75%.

Vanderbilt's performance in the regular season has certain highlights. He also showed his strong personal defensive ability when playing time is limited, and his effect on the court is obvious to all. But on the other hand, Vanderbilt's performance during the playoffs was also very disappointing. Vanderbilt can be said to have completely exposed his weaknesses during the playoffs. As a forward player, his shooting ability and scoring ability are really bad, which has had a huge negative impact on the team. As an inside player, he has obvious problems in rebounding protection and rim protection, and he is not competent for the role of the No. 5 position. Therefore, Vanderbilt's playing time during the playoffs is getting less and less, and it is really difficult for the team to provide him with more opportunities to play. The overall situation of the team when he is on the court is also not ideal.

It is no exaggeration to say that it may be the time for Vanderbilt's transaction to be of low value. In the summer of 2023, Vanderbilt received a four-year, $48 million contract renewal from the Lakers, and his contract will not expire until the summer of 2029. In the 2025-26 season, Vanderbilt's salary was 11.57 million, in the 2026-27 season, Vanderbilt's salary was 12.43 million, and in the 2027-28 season, Vanderbilt's salary was 13.29 million, and it was also a player option. Vanderbilt has problems with attendance, his physical condition is worrying, and his shortcomings are too obvious. Based on the situation in various aspects, we also have reason to suspect that the Lakers only made this news to find ways to enhance Vanderbilt's trading value. On the other hand, it is also very difficult for them to send him away.