he Los Angeles Lakers are facing a significant setback as key reserve Christian Wood underwent unexpected arthroscopic knee surgery just weeks before the start of the 2024-25 NBA season. Wood, who previously averaged 21 points per game with the Houston Rockets, struggled with injuries last season, missing a substantial number of games and seeing a dramatic dip in his performance.
The surgery, aimed at addressing lingering knee issues, comes at a critical time for the Lakers. Wood is expected to be reevaluated in eight weeks, potentially causing him to miss the opening weeks of the season. This development adds pressure on other Lakers’ forwards and centers to step up in Wood’s absence(
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