Vanderbilt (leg) is available for Friday's game against the Grizzlies, Dan Woike of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Vanderbilt was initially listed as questionable for Friday's contest due to right leg soreness, though he was eventually upgraded to probable and has now been cleared to suit up. The 26-year-old forward has logged 20-plus minutes in six consecutive contests, averaging 6.7 points and 6.0 rebounds in 24.5 minutes per tilt during that stretch.

Vanderbilt (leg) is probable for Friday's game against the Grizzlies, Thuc Nhi Nguyen of the Los Angeles Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Right leg soreness is unlikely to stop Vanderbilt from playing Friday. The forward has averaged 6.7 points, 6.0 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 24.7 minutes per contest over his last six games, shooting 53.6 percent from the field.

Vanderbilt is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Grizzlies due to right leg soreness.

EDGE Analysis

Vanderbilt is in jeopardy of missing Friday's contest after logging 20-plus minutes in six straight games. Maxi Kleber and Dalton Knecht would likely see their minutes increase if Vanderbilt doesn't play Friday. Vanderbilt is averaging 5.0 points, 5.5 rebounds and 1.3 assists over 19.2 minutes per game this season.

Vanderbilt had five points (2-4 FG, 1-3 3Pt), two rebounds and two steals over 22 minutes during Sunday's 125-101 win over the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

Vanderbilt has stepped into a larger role lately, with the Lakers looking for a defensive spark. Over his last five outings, he's seen 24.2 minutes per contest with 6.4 points, 5.6 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 1.4 three-pointers on 48.0 percent shooting from the field.

Vanderbilt chipped in seven points (3-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt), 11 rebounds and one assist over 25 minutes during Thursday's 143-135 victory over the Jazz.

EDGE Analysis

Although Jaxson Hayes slid into a starting role with Deandre Ayton (elbow) on the sidelines, Vanderbilt finished with the big rebound total. Hayes managed only three boards, while Vanderbilt and Luka Doncic led the rebound brigade with 11 each. Now in his third full season with the Lakers, Vanderbilt's production remains minimal, averaging just 17.6 minutes across 17 games.

Vanderbilt chipped in seven points (2-5 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, one block and two steals in 15 minutes during Sunday's 116-114 win over the Suns.

EDGE Analysis

Vanderbilt played double-digit minutes for the first time since Nov. 14. After not seeing the floor in eight straight games, the defensive-minded forward has received minutes in two of the Lakers' past three games. With Austin Reaves (calf) sidelined for at least a week, coach JJ Redick might open up the rotation, which could bode well for Vanderbilt's playing time.

Vanderbilt (coach's decision) went unused off the bench in Tuesday's 140-126 win over the Jazz.

EDGE Analysis

After he had seen his playing time decline from 19 minutes to 11 to eight over the Lakers' previous three contests, Vanderbilt ended up falling out of the rotation entirely Tuesday while Los Angeles welcomed LeBron James (sciatica) and Gabe Vincent (ankle) back from long-term absences. Though Vanderbilt could reclaim a role on the second unit if the Lakers are missing a player or two in their nine-man rotation for a given game, he may struggle to get off the bench more often than not when the team is at full strength.

Vanderbilt recorded 12 points (4-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 18 rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 28 minutes during Saturday's 122-102 loss to Atlanta.

EDGE Analysis

Luka Doncic led the way for the Lakers in scoring, but Vanderbilt made a strong case to be the second or third-best player for the Lakers in this road loss. The veteran forward ended just one rebound shy of tying his career-high mark in that category, and he supplemented that with 12 points to record his first double-double of the season. Vanderbilt isn't expected to take Rui Hachimura's place in the starting lineup, so Vanderbilt's overall upside will remain fairly low due to his role in the rotation.

Vanderbilt will come off the bench during Friday's game against the Grizzlies.

EDGE Analysis

Vanderbilt will be in the second unit, with Luka Doncic (finger) and Marcus Smart (quadriceps) returning. Jake LaRavia will also have a bench role for Friday's matchup. Vanderbilt is averaging 5.6 points, 7.0 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.8 steals per game, shooting 40 percent from the field.

Vanderbilt provided 14 points (6-11 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and three steals over 28 minutes during Monday's 122-108 loss to the Trail Blazers.

EDGE Analysis

The Lakers were extremely shorthanded Monday, allowing Vanderbilt to move into the starting lineup. He's averaging 11.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 2.5 steals over his last two games, proving his worth as a short-term streamer until the Lakers get some reinforcements back.