Lakers' Adou Thiero: Out Indefinitely with MCL Sprain
The Los Angeles Lakers announced on Wednesday that rookie Adou Thiero has been diagnosed with an MCL sprain in his right knee. Thiero, who was selected with the 36th overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, has been sidelined due to this injury and will be re-evaluated in approximately four weeks. This comes as a setback for Thiero, who was already recovering from left knee surgery during his final collegiate season at Arkansas.
Despite the injury, surgery is not currently planned for Thiero. However, he is expected to be sidelined throughout January, missing out on playing time and contributing to the team's performance. This season, Thiero has made 15 appearances for the Lakers, averaging 1.3 points and 1.2 rebounds in 5.8 minutes per game. His absence will be a challenge for the team, especially as they navigate the competitive NBA landscape.
