Cam Reddish drew attention ahead of the LA Lakers’ showdown against the Phoenix Suns on Thursday, with uncertainties surrounding his availability. Despite starting the game, Reddish left the court after just eight minutes, leaving observers puzzled about the reason for his departure.
What Occurred with Cam Reddish? Latest Update on Lakers Guard’s Injury Following Exit from Game vs. Suns
During his brief time on the court, Reddish did not contribute any statistics, and Jarred Vanderbilt replaced him in the second half. His absence dealt a blow to the team’s efforts to contain the relentless Suns offense, led by Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and Bradley Beal.
Latest Injury Update on Cam Reddish Shortly after Reddish’s exit, multiple sources provided a concerning update on his injury as the Lakers succumbed to a 127-109 defeat. Lakers reporter Mike Trudell reported that Reddish would not return due to left knee soreness.
“Cam Reddish will not return tonight due to left knee soreness.”
This information was corroborated by The Athletic’s Lakers beat reporter Jovan Buha:
“Cam Reddish (left knee soreness) will not return to tonight’s game, per the Lakers.”
Reddish had previously suffered a facial laceration in the game against the Toronto Raptors, making him questionable for the match against the Suns.
This new injury presents another challenge for the Lakers, who rely on Reddish as their primary point-of-attack defender. There is no confirmation regarding his availability for the upcoming game against the Utah Jazz on Saturday. Further updates on Cam Reddish are anticipated during the post-game press conference.
NBA Fans’ Reactions to Cam Reddish’s Injury Exit As the Lakers struggled in the second half, trailing the Suns 52-66, fans swiftly expressed their dissatisfaction with Reddish, who was ruled out due to knee soreness.
Reddish, who has experienced inconsistency with the Lakers this season, holds averages of 6.5 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 1.5 assists. In his last five games, he averaged 6.4 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 1.2 assists. While he showcased early-season brilliance last year, particularly on the defensive end, his recent performance has been less stellar.
The Lakers, along with Reddish, have faced challenges in their recent games, including losses to the Miami Heat and the Memphis Grizzlies. After two consecutive victories against the LA Clippers and the Raptors, they suffered a defeat to the Suns. Their upcoming schedule includes a game against the Utah Jazz, followed by a six-game home stretch.
