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November 16, 2025
Makes NBA debut
Thiero (knee) finished with four points (1-1 FG, 2-2 FT) and one rebound in five minutes off the bench in Saturday's 119-95 win over the Bucks.
Analysis
Making his NBA debut after completing his recovery from the left knee surgery he required before being drafted in June, Thiero played two abbreviated shifts. After taking the court for the final 1:48 of the first quarter, the rookie remained on the bench for the second and third quarters before re-entering for the final 2:53 of the blowout win. The Lakers are likely to get at least one of Rui Hachimura (calf), Marcus Smart (illness) and LeBron James (sciatica) back for their next game Tuesday versus the Jazz, so Thiero is unlikely to get any run off the bench outside of a garbage-time scenario.
November 15, 2025
Upgraded to available
Thiero (knee) has been upgraded to available for Friday's game against the Pelicans, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Analysis
Thiero will be able to make his NBA debut Friday, though it remains to be seen if he'll be part of the rotation. The uncertainty regarding his role means the rookie out of Arkansas shouldn't have a lot of fantasy value in the early stages of his NBA career.
November 14, 2025
Probable for Friday
Thiero (knee) is probable for Friday's game against the Pelicans, Broderick Turner of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Analysis
Thiero will have the chance to make his NBA debut Friday, though minutes aren't guaranteed for the 2025 second-rounder. Most fantasy managers can monitor him from afar for the time being.
November 13, 2025
Gets questionable tag
Thiero (knee) is questionable for Friday's game against the Pelicans, Dan Woike of The Athletic reports.
Analysis
It's the first time all season that Thiero has drawn a questionable tag amid his recovery from left knee surgery. The rookie second-rounder is likely to face restrictions to his playing time upon his season debut, which could come as early as Friday. Thiero's eventual presence could eat into the minutes of Dalton Knecht off the Lakers' bench.
