The Lakers announced Monday that Vanderbilt has been diagnosed with a right mid-foot sprain and will be re-evaluated in approximately 3-to-4 weeks, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports.

EDGE Analysis

Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reported Saturday that Vanderbilt would be out several weeks at a minimum, if not the rest of the season, so the forward's absence could extend past the Lakers' initial timeline. In Vanderbilt's absence, Rui Hachimura, Jaxson Hayes, Taurean Prince and Christian Wood are candidates for increased minutes, but Los Angeles will also be involved in talks ahead of Thursday's trade deadline, so the rotation could change drastically.

Vanderbilt's right foot injury could potentially sideline him for the rest of the season, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports.

EDGE Analysis

Wojnarowski said Vanderbilt's injury is "significant" and will keep him out a minimum of several weeks, if not the entire season. There should be more clarity in the coming days, but Vanderbilt's fantasy managers should continue to explore alternatives. Rui Hachimura, Jaxson Hayes, Christian Wood and Taurean Prince are all candidates to see more opportunities going forward.

Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reported Friday that Vanderbilt, who left Thursday's loss to the Celtics due to a foot injury, is expected to miss several weeks, but he'll undergo further evaluation.

EDGE Analysis

Vanderbilt missed the start of the season due to left heel bursitis, but he's been a key piece of the rotation since returning to action in early December, playing at least 20 minutes in 15 of his last 21 appearances (six starts). With Vanderbilt sidelined, Rui Hachimura, Christian Wood and Taurean Prince are candidates for elevated roles, but it could also mean the Lakers will be more active ahead of the Feb. 8 trade deadline.

Vanderbilt won't return to Thursday's contest against the Celtics due to right foot soreness, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Vanderbilt was making his first start since Dec. 31, but an injury will force him to sit the rest of the contest. He ends Thursday's contest with 10 points (3-7 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and three steals across 16 minutes. Expect Rui Hachimura to see an uptick in minutes the rest of the way, as he started the second half in Vanderbilt's place.

Vanderbilt will move into the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Celtics, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Lakers will be without LeBron James (ankle) and Anthony Davis (Achilles) on Thursday evening, so Vanderbilt will get the spot start, and he'll be joined in the first unit by D'Angelo Russell, Austin Reaves, Taurean Prince and Jaxson Hayes. Vanderbilt makes for an attractive streamer with the increased opportunity.

Vanderbilt was ejected in the first half of Monday's game versus Houston. He finished with three points (1-1 FG, 1-1 FT) and one steal in seven minutes of action.

EDGE Analysis

Vanderbilt picked up two technical fouls in rapid succession Monday, engaging in a brief shoving match with Dillon Brooks on the offensive glass, then proceeding to provocatively poke Brooks, which earned Vanderbilt an early exit Monday. The Lakers close a back-to-back Tuesday against Atlanta, representing Vanderbilt's next opportunity to take the court.

Vanderbilt supplied 14 points (4-7 FG, 6-8 FT), nine rebounds, five assists and four steals in 41 minutes off the bench during Saturday's 145-144 double-overtime win over the Warriors.

EDGE Analysis

The 24-year-old forward took advantage of the extra court time, scoring in double digits for the fourth time in the last five games and recording multiple steals for a fourth straight contest. Vanderbilt has had a bumpy first full season with the Lakers, but he seems to be getting comfortable on the second unit, averaging 11.8 points, 6.4 boards, 2.4 steals and 1.8 assists over that five-game stretch while shooting 63.9 percent from the floor.

Vanderbilt totaled 12 points (4-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-4 FT), nine rebounds, two assists, one block and three steals across 25 minutes during Tuesday's 127-116 loss to the Clippers.

EDGE Analysis

The platoon of Vanderbilt and Rui Hachimura was more involved in LeBron James' (ankle) absence, but Vanderbilt was the better option during the loss. Tuesday marked his second double-digit scoring result of the season, with the first total occurring against Brooklyn in the team's previous game.

Vanderbilt (heel) is available for Tuesday's game versus the Clippers, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Vanderbilt has been upgraded from probable to available Wednesday despite dealing with a nagging heel injury. With LeBron James (ankle) out, Vanderbilt could receive increased playing time.

Vanderbilt is listed as probable to play Tuesday against the Clippers due to left heel bursitis.

EDGE Analysis

Vanderbilt is on track to play, and his injury designation could be maintenance-related, but appearing on the injury report with the same injury that sidelined him for the first 20 games of the season is notable. Vanderbilt hasn't missed a game since Dec. 12, however, and he's averaging 6.6 points and 5.0 rebounds in 21.4 minutes across his last five contests.