Lakers Injury Report Today

Lakers Injury Updates for the 2023 Playoffs

Latest News on Injured Lakers Players

Christian Wood to Return in Game 3

Christian Wood is planning to return to action in Game 3 of the Lakers' Western Conference quarterfinal series against the Denver Nuggets on Thursday in Los Angeles, according to sources that spoke to The Athletic. Wood has been sidelined since suffering a right quadriceps contusion in Game 1 of the first round against the Golden State Warriors.

Other Lakers players who are currently listed as injured include:

• Anthony Davis (right foot stress injury)
• Lonnie Walker IV (left knee tendinitis)
• Dennis Schröder (right thumb sprain)
• Austin Reaves (right hamstring strain)
• Patrick Beverley (right calf strain)

The Lakers are hopeful that all of these players will be able to return to action at some point during the playoffs, but their availability will depend on their respective recoveries.

For the latest injury updates on your Lakers players, check the table below or visit the injury update archives at the bottom of the page.