The Lakers waived Wood (knee) on Tuesday, NBA reporter Chris Haynes reports.

EDGE Analysis

The big man was waived in order to make room for veteran center Alex Len, who signed with the club on Tuesday. Wood didn't appear in a single game for the Lakers during the 2024-25 campaign while recovering from left knee surgery that he underwent in September. The 29-year-old could latch on with a club looking for depth in the frontcourt, though his health is a glaring issue that could seemingly hold him back.

Wood (knee) is listed as out for Thursday's game against the Warriors.

EDGE Analysis

Wood has yet to play this season while recovering from the left knee surgery he underwent in September. On Wednesday, head coach JJ Redick told Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com that he had no formal update on the status of Wood, who appears safe to rule out through the All-Star break. With the Lakers adding Mark Williams at the trade deadline to supplement a frontcourt mix that already includes Jarred Vanderbilt, Jaxson Hayes and Dorian Finney-Smith, Wood will likely find himself out of the rotation once he returns to full health.

Wood (knee) will not play Tuesday against the 76ers, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Wood has yet to play this season, and the Lakers haven't provided many updates on his status lately. Head coach JJ Redick said Dec. 30 that Wood had been cleared to participate in individual work, but just over two weeks later, Redick told Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com that he had no updates on the status of Wood. The veteran big man might have suffered a setback, but in any case, he looks to be week-to-week more so than day-to-day.

Wood (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Hornets, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Wood has yet to make his season debut while recovering from an offseason surgery on his left knee. There is no clear timetable for his return, though his next chance to debut will come Tuesday against Philadelphia.

Lakers head coach JJ Redick said Monday that he had no update on the status of Wood, who has been sidelined all season while recovering from the left knee surgery he underwent in September, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Back on Dec. 30, Redick told Starkand that Wood was able to take part in some individual work following the Lakers' practice session, but the lack of a concrete update on the big man's status in the two weeks since then suggest that Wood has either plateaued in his recovery or suffered a setback. Whatever the case, Wood seems further from a return than fellow big man Jarred Vanderbilt (foot), whom Redick said Monday is "close" to playing, but won't be an option for any of the team's games this week, per Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet. Assuming Vanderbilt ends up beating him back to the court for his season debut, Wood may not be a serious candidate to enter the rotation even once he's made a full recovery from knee surgery.

Wood (knee) is out for Monday's game against the Spurs, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Wood is yet to make his season debut due to left knee surgery he underwent over the offseason. His next chance to suit up comes Wednesday against the Heat.

Wood (knee) is out for Saturday's game against the Spurs, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Wood has yet to suit up for the Lakers this season. His next chance to feature will come in the rematch against the Spurs on Monday.

Wood (knee) won't play in Thursday's game against the Hornets, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Wood is still in recovery mode following offseason surgery on his left knee, and it remains unclear how far along he is in his rehab at this point. The veteran big man can be tentatively deemed doubtful for game action until the Lakers provide another update on Wood's health, so he would appear unlikely to return for Saturday's tilt with the Spurs. Jaxson Hayes remains Los Angeles' top backup at center behind Anthony Davis going forward.

Wood (knee) remains out for Tuesday's game versus the Mavericks, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Wood is still not ready to make his regular-season debut following offseason knee surgery. The veteran big man is inching closer to returning, but he can be labeled doubtful for game action, including for Thursday's game against the Hornets, until Los Angeles provides another update on Wood's status.

Wood (knee) is out for Sunday's game versus Houston, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Wood is still working his way back from knee surgery, but he remains without a firm target date for his return. His next chance to play is Tuesday versus Dallas.