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Los Angeles , CA – January 15: Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick during a NBA game against the Charlotte Hornets at Crypto Arena on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026 in Los Angeles , CA. (Ronaldo Bolaños / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
On Sunday night, the Los Angeles Lakers will take on the Dallas Mavericks in Texas.
The Lakers are coming off a blowout (139-96) loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Adou Thiero did not play in the game, as he was with South Bay (in the G League).
Los Angeles Lakers Announce Roster Move
GettyAdou Thiero #1 of the Los Angeles Lakers poses for a portrait during the 2025 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot at UNLV on July 16, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Before Sunday’s game, the Lakers have announced that Thiero has been recalled to the NBA.
Trevor Lane of Lakers Nation wrote: “The Los Angeles Lakers have recalled forward Adou Thiero from the South Bay Lakers.”
Thiero is averaging 1.4 points per contest while shooting 45.5% from the field in his first 21 NBA games for the Lakers.
He was the 36th pick in the 2025 NBA Draft out of Arkansas.
GettyLos Angeles Lakers forward Adou Thiero (1) bobbles a rebound between San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson (3) and San Antonio Spurs guard Jordan McLaughlin (0) at Crypto.com Arena on February 10, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
Thiero’s Background
GettyAdou Thiero #1 of the Los Angeles Lakers in action against the Sacramento Kings at Crypto.com Arena on December 28, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.
Thiero played his college basketball at Kentucky (in addition to Arkansas).
During his final season, he had averages of 15.1 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.6 steals per contest while shooting 54.5% from the field and 25.6% from three-point range in 27 games.
Jonathan Givony of DraftExpress wrote (on May 12, 2025): “Arkansas’ Adou Thiero’s official measurements from the NBA Draft Combine:
6’6 ¼” barefoot, 218.4 lbs with a 7’0” wingspan and 8’8 ½” standing reach
Thiero grew an inch from his previous measurements at Kentucky two years ago”
GettyAdou Thiero #3 of the Arkansas Razorbacks handles the ball against the Texas A&M Aggies during the second half at Reed Arena on February 15, 2025 in College Station, Texas.
In the G League, the 21-year-old is averaging 15.4 points, 4.9 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.1 blocks per contest while shooting 62.5% from the field and 64.3% from three-point range in seven regular season games.
Lakers And Mavs
GettyHead coach JJ Redick of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts during the first half of the NBA game at Mortgage Matchup Center on February 26, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona.
The Lakers are the third seed in the Western Conference with a 50-27 record in 37 games.
They have won eight out of their last ten games (and are 24-15 on the road).
Following the Mavs, the Lakers will return home to host the Thunder on Tuesday night.
Currently, the Lakers are dealing with a lot of injuries, as they will be without Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic for an extended period.
ESPN’s Shams Charania wrote (on April 4): “Lakers’ Austin Reaves is expected to miss four to six weeks with the Grade 2 oblique injury, sources tell ESPN. Devastating run of injuries to L.A.’s two leading scorers. Reaves and Luka Doncic are expected to be sidelined to begin the NBA playoffs.”
GettyLos Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick reacts after his team is called for a foul against the Detroit Pistons at Crypto.com Arena on December 30, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
As for the Mavs, they are the 13th seed in the Western Conference with a 24-53 record in 77 games.
They have lost three in a row.
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.
He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar
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