Ariza (ankle) will play Tuesday against the Suns and will have his minutes limit increased, Harrison Faigen of Silver Screen and Roll reports.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran played 15 minutes in his debut Sunday. It seems reasonable to expect he could see 20-plus minutes Tuesday, though his usage rate should remain low.

Ariza (ankle) is probable for Tuesday's game against the Suns, Bill Oram of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ariza is likely on the injury report as a precaution after making his season debut Sunday. Expect the Lakers to continue to watch his minutes closely, assuming he's cleared to play prior to tipoff.

Ariza (ankle) played 15 minutes in Sunday's 115-110 loss to the Bulls, finishing with three points (1-1 FG, 1-1 3Pt), two assists and one rebound.

EDGE Analysis

Ariza was cleared to make his season debut in Chicago, with his return a welcome development for a Lakers squad that was without eight players due to either injury or COVID-19 health and safety protocols. He may have an opportunity to pick up some more minutes during the upcoming week until the Lakers get some more bodies back in the mix, but at this stage, Ariza is only worth a look in very deep leagues.

Ariza (ankle) is active and will be in the Lakers' rotation during their Sunday night contest against the Bulls, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

After undergoing ankle surgery shortly before the start of the season, the veteran wing is yet to appear in a game this season, but he will be active Sunday night as the Lakers deal with several COVID-related absences. Over his last three seasons of play, Ariza has averaged 10.0 points, 4.9 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.2 steals across 30.1 minutes per contest. While his best years are behind him, coach Frank Vogel and the Lakers will welcome Ariza's defensive capabilities.

Ariza (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Bulls.

EDGE Analysis

Ariza was upgraded to questionable ahead of Friday's game against the Timberwolves but wasn't cleared to play. Even if the same thing happens Sunday, the veteran is clearly on the verge of a return.

Ariza (ankle) was upgraded to questionable, but he won't play in Friday's contest against the Timberwolves, Mike Trudell of the Lakers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Trudell reports that Ariza will be in uniform, but he won't play, which is similar to what Wayne Ellington did when he was returning from injury earlier this season. Ariza has yet to make his 2021-22 debut, but the upgrade to questionable is certainly a positive step in the right direction. When he does return, it's unclear how big the 36-year-old's role will be, but his ability to guard multiple possessions and knock down open jumpers could be the perfect remedy for some of the Lakers' early-season woes.

Ariza (ankle) took part in a scrimmage Monday, but coach Frank Vogel said the veteran is still "a ways away" from returning to game action, Ryan Ward of Lakers Nation reports.

EDGE Analysis

While Vogel downplayed Ariza's return to live action, this is still a significant step in the right direction for the veteran wing, who's yet to play this season after undergoing ankle surgery in early October. The Lakers plan to bring the 36-year-old along slowly, but if he continues to progress and build strength in the ankle, he could be back sometime in in early-to-mid January.

Ariza (ankle) remains without a return timetable, though he was recently able to begin running. "I don't have a definite date or anything like that," Ariza said. "It's all on when the doctors clear or the way my body feels and responds to more loading, more work. That's kind of the gauge on when I'll be able to be out there safely."

EDGE Analysis

The veteran wing is yet to play this season after he underwent a procedure on his right ankle back on Oct. 6. He's nearing eight weeks since the surgery, at which point he's set to be evaluated by the Lakers' medical staff and a clearer timetable could become available. Ariza noted that he just recently was cleared to run on his own body weight, and he's also been going through light shooting and conditioning work. Reading between the lines, Ariza is likely still several weeks away from making his debut, so he probably won't factor into coach Frank Vogel's rotation until sometime after Christmas.

Coach Frank Vogel said Monday that Ariza (ankle) doesn't yet have a timetable to return, Kyle Goon of The Orange County Register reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ariza underwent arthroscopic debridement surgery on his right ankle in early October that was expected to keep him out for at least eight weeks. The 36-year-old has been feeling better recently and has participated in running, on-court shooting and agility drills, Mike Trudell of the Lakers' official site reports. Kent Bazemore, Talen Horton-Tucker, Malik Monk and Carmelo Anthony should continue to see increased roles for the Lakers while Ariza is sidelined.

Ariza underwent arthroscopic debridement surgery on his right ankle Wednesday and will be reevaluated in eight weeks, Mike Trudell of the Lakers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ariza missed the first two games of the preseason due to the ankle issue, and he'll now be sidelined for the first two months of the campaign after going under the knife. The 17-year veteran was expected to be a key role player for the Lakers after inking a one-year deal in August, but he won't be taking the court until a least mid-December. Kent Bazemore, Talen Horton-Tucker, Malik Monk and Carmelo Anthony could all be more involved for Los Angeles with Ariza sidelined.