Lakers’ Trevor Ariza “still a ways away” from returning
Ariza returned to Los Angeles this summer
Trevor Ariza has yet to suit up for the Los Angeles Lakers in his second go-around with the team, but he’s inching towards a return. Lakers head coach Frank Vogel said that Ariza is “getting closer”, but is “still a ways away” from playing in games.
Ariza underwent surgery on his right ankle shortly before training camp began. His timeline for re-evaluation was set at eight weeks. Vogel said Ariza remains on track with that timeline and the team hopes to “have more firm update” after the re-evaluation.