Lakers' Gabe Vincent: Set to miss at least two more weeks
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The Lakers announced Thursday that Vincent (knee) is progressing in his recovery and will be re-evaluated in two weeks, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.
While Vincent seems to be trending in the right direction, he'll have to wait at least two more weeks due to his knee injury, with the chance that he'll be sidelined even longer. Max Christie and Cam Reddish should continue to see increased run for the Lakers in Vincent's continued absence.
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Lakers' Gabe Vincent: Out two more weeks
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The Lakers announced Thursday that Vincent will be out for at least the next two weeks with a left knee effusion, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
According to McMenamin, the Lakers first plan to re-evaluate Vincent at the end of the two-week period, so he can be ruled out for at least the next seven games, with a high likelihood he misses additional contests beyond that. The Lakers have had some tough luck in the injury department early on in the season, but Vincent's absence could pave the way for younger players such as Max Christie and Cam Reddish to see more opportunities on the second unit.
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Lakers' Gabe Vincent: Downgraded to out
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Vincent (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Clippers, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.
As expected, Vincent has been downgraded from questionable to out due to left knee soreness and will miss his first game of the season. His next chance to suit up will come Saturday in Orlando. In Vincent's absence, Cam Reddish and Max Christie may see increased roles off the bench.
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Lakers' Gabe Vincent: Doubtful for Wednesday
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Vincent is doubtful for Wednesday's game against the Clippers due to left knee soreness, ESPN's Dave McMenamin reports.
Vincent is a new addition to the injury report, having previously dealt with a back issue in the preseason. Vincent has played a sizable role this season with 28.3 minutes per contest, so the Lakers will need Austin Reaves and D'Angelo Russell to take on even more reps. Cam Reddish (foot) and Max Christie could potentially be more involved as well.
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Lakers' Gabe Vincent: Ready for regular season
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Vincent (back) practiced Saturday and is expected to be available for Tuesday's game against the Nuggets, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports.
Vincent was held out of his team's final preseason contest Thursday against the Suns due to a back issue, but he'll be ready to roll for the 2023-24 season opener. The guard is expected to play a sizeable role off the bench this year for LA.
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Lakers' Gabe Vincent: Sitting out Thursday
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Vincent (back) will not play in Thursday's preseason game against the Suns, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports.
The Lakers are sitting Vincent as a precaution. Vincent was able to practice Wednesday, and the Lakers are hopeful he will be ready for Opening Night on Oct. 24 against Denver.
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Lakers' Gabe Vincent: Participates in practice
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Vincent (back) participated in Wednesday's practice session, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
Vincent has missed the last two preseason games due to back spasms and is considered day-to-day ahead of Thursday's preseason finale against Phoenix. However, his participation in practice is encouraging, especially for his status for Tuesday's regular-season opener against the Nuggets.
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Lakers' Gabe Vincent: Currently day-to-day
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Vincent (back) is considered day-to-day, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.
Vincent has missed two prior preseason contests due to back stiffness, but the injury is still considered minor. His status for Thursday's preseason finale against Phoenix is to be determined.
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Lakers' Gabe Vincent: Out again Sunday
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Vincent (back stiffness) is inactive for Sunday's preseason game against Milwaukee, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
Vincent's second consecutive absence reportedly remains precautionary. He's a candidate to suit up for the preseason finale Thursday against Phoenix.
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Lakers' Gabe Vincent: Out with back spasms
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Vincent will not play in Friday's preseason matchup with the Warriors due to back spasms, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.
The official wording is that head coach Darvin Ham is holding Vincent out for precautionary reasons, which indicates the team is just erring on the side of caution given it is the preseason. The former Heat guard is expected to back up D'Angelo Russell at point guard this season.
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Lakers' Gabe Vincent: Starting against Kings
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Vincent will start Wednesday's game against the Kings, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.
Vincent will enter the starting backcourt alongside D'Angelo Russell with Austin Reaves (ankle) sidelined for the contest. Over two preseason appearances, Vincent has averaged 6.5 points in 19.5 minutes.
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Lakers' Gabe Vincent: Will begin year as backup
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Vincent will begin the 2023-24 season as the Lakers' backup point guard, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
Vincent signed a three-year, $33 million contract to join the Lakers this offseason. While he started in 34 of his 68 appearances last year for Miami and was crucial to the Heat's NBA Finals run, D'Angelo Russell is set to be Los Angeles' starting point guard. However, Vincent figures to be one of the team's first options off the bench and provides quality perimeter defense.
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Heat's Gabe Vincent: Headed for Showtime
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The Lakers signed Vincent to a three-year, $33 million contract Friday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Vincent spent the first four seasons of his career in Miami and was a crucial part of the Heat's 2022-23 Finals run. Last season, he averaged 9.4 points, 2.5 assists and 2.1 rebounds in 25.9 minutes across 68 games. With the Lakers, he will likely come off the bench behind D'Angelo Russell and provide quality perimeter defense.
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Heat's Gabe Vincent: Falls flat in loss
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Vincent amassed six points (3-13 FG, 0-4 3Pt), three assists and one steal across 22 minutes during Monday's 94-89 loss to Denver in Game 5 of the NBA Finals.
Vincent totaled 42 points (15-26 FG) during the first two games of the Finals, but he amassed just 15 points (6-29 FG) over the final three contests. It was a disappointing end to what was otherwise a productive postseason for the undrafted guard, who took over as a starter halfway through the campaign. Vincent is set to be a free agent this offseason, but it wouldn't be surprising to hear that both sides have mutual interest in sticking together long term.
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Heat's Gabe Vincent: Struggles from field Wednesday
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Vincent ended with seven points (2-10 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 2-3 FT) and two steals in 32 minutes during Wednesday's 109-94 loss to the Nuggets in Game 3 of the NBA Finals.
Vincent scored 19 points in the Finals opener and delivered 23 in the Game 2 win, but he took a step back in this one, struggling from the field and posting his lowest scoring output since Game 4 of the Conference Semifinals against the Knicks. Vincent should remain Miami's starting point guard for the remainder of the series, and he'll aim to bounce back in Game 4 on Friday. Over his last 10 contests, Vincent is averaging 15.1 points per game while shooting an impressive 46.6 percent from three-point range.
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Heat's Gabe Vincent: Pours in 23 points
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Vincent had 23 points (8-12 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three assists and two steals over 32 minutes during Sunday's 111-108 victory over Denver in Game 2 of the NBA Finals.
Vincent's a streaky scorer who can take over a game in the right scenario, and while Sunday's performance was nowhere near his 29-point tour de force against the Celtics two weeks ago, he continued his run of excellent perimeter shooting in the Game 2 win. Over his past six games, Vincent has shot a scintillating 55.2 percent from deep.
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Heat's Gabe Vincent: Cleared to play in Game 7
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Vincent (ankle) is listed as available to play in Monday's Game 7 against the Celtics.
As expected, Vincent has been given the green light to take the court Monday night. He'll presumably start at point guard alongside Max Strus, Jimmy Butler, Caleb Martin and Bam Adebayo.
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Heat's Gabe Vincent: Trending in right direction
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Vincent (ankle) is warming up ahead of Monday's Game 7 against Boston and is expected to play despite maintaining a questionable tag, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Vincent logged 41 minutes in Game 6 after missing Game 5 with a left ankle sprain, and he appears poised to take the floor again Monday evening. He played a big role in Miami's attack from beyond the arc Saturday, draining three of six attempts while finishing with 15 points, four rebounds and one block in the 104-103 loss.
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Heat's Gabe Vincent: Questionable to play Monday
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Vincent (ankle) is listed as questionable for Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Celtics on Monday.
Vincent missed Game 5 due to his left ankle sprain but was cleared for the Heat's 104-103 loss in Game 6 on Saturday, when he played 41 minutes and finished with 15 points (6-18 FG, 3-6 3Pt), four rebounds and one block. He'll presumably do everything in his power to play in a decisive Game 7, but in the event Vincent can't go or is limited in some capacity, Kyle Lowry would pick up extra run at point guard.
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Heat's Gabe Vincent: Scores 15 points
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Vincent had 15 points (6-18 FG, 3-6 3Pt), four rebounds and one block across 41 minutes during Saturday's 104-103 loss to the Celtics in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
Vincent was back controlling the offense after missing Game 5 with a left ankle sprain and didn't miss a beat, as he submitted his fourth double-digit scoring outing of the Eastern Conference Finals. Across five matchups versus Boston, the point guard has averaged 17.0 points, 2.4 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 36.0 minutes per game.
