Los Angeles Lakers forward Christian Wood will need arthroscopic surgery on his left knee and is expected to miss several weeks, according to sources.
Wood has been sidelined since the All-Star break due to knee swelling. The 28-year-old signed a one-year deal with the Lakers in the offseason and has averaged nearly 7 points and 5 rebounds per game.
The Lakers are in a tight battle for the 9th seed in the Western Conference with just over a dozen games remaining in the regular season.
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This is the latest blow to a Lakers team that has seen several key players miss significant time due to injuries. Guard Gabe Vincent, a free agent acquisition, has played in only five games this season due to knee issues. Forward Jarred Vanderbilt missed the first part of the season and recently suffered a foot sprain. Wing Cam Reddish has battled an ankle sprain for the past few months.
