Kendrick Nunn

According to Dave McMeniman, Kendrick Nunn will pick up his player option for 2022-2023 to remain with the Lakers.

Fantasy Impact

In a parting interview on Monday, Nunn was asked a series of questions including will he remain with the team in 2022-2023. Kendrick Nunn says it’s a “no-brainer” that he will pick up his player option for the 2022-23 season with the Lakers. He says with an offseason of recovery and training, he expects to be fully healthy for the start of training camp.

According to Dave McMeniman, Kendrick Nunn was seen shooting spot-up jumpers during the open portion of practice to the media Monday.

Fantasy Impact

A few weeks back, reports dropped that Nunn would likely be out for the remainder of the 2022 season. On Monday, Dave McMeniman reported during the open portion of practice that the veteran was spotted taking spot-up jumpers. It's unclear how far he is in his recovery, but he remains out and has no clear path for return.

According to Lakers HC Frank Vogel, Kendrick Nunn is not close to a return with a knee injury.

Fantasy Impact

Nunn, who signed a two-season, $10.25 million deal with the Lakers this offseason but it appears he remains likely to not touch the floor this season due to a knee injury. Rumors have continued to swirl around the young guard as a potential trade chip for the faltering Lakers ahead of Thursday's trade deadline.

Lakers coach Frank Vogel said that Kendrick Nunn likely won't make his season debut till 2022.

Fantasy Impact

Nunn isn't expected to make his debut in the next few weeks, so the wait for his return will have to wait longer.

Kendrick Nunn scored 18 points (7-15 Fg, 2-6 3pt, 2-2 Ft) one rebound, one assist, and one steal across 27 minutes in the Heat's 120-103 Game 4 loss to the Bucks on Saturday afternoon in Miami.

Fantasy Impact

Nunn had his best game of the series in Game 4 on Saturday, unfortunately for himself and the rest of his Miami teammates they'll be heading home as they were swept in four games. For the series Nunn averaged 10.2 ppg.