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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 Bola\u00f1os \/ Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)<\/p>\n
On Sunday night, the Los Angeles Lakers<\/a> will take on the Dallas Mavericks<\/a> in Texas.<\/p>\n The Lakers are coming off a blowout (139-96) loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder<\/a>.<\/p>\n Adou Thiero<\/a> did not play in the game, as he was with South Bay (in the G League).<\/p>\n Los Angeles Lakers Announce Roster Move GettyAdou Thiero #1 of the Los Angeles Lakers poses for a portrait during the 2025 NBA<\/a> Rookie Photo Shoot at UNLV on July 16, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada.<\/p>\n Before Sunday\u2019s game, the Lakers have announced that Thiero has been recalled to the NBA.<\/p>\n Trevor Lane of Lakers Nation wrote:<\/a> \u201cThe Los Angeles Lakers have recalled forward Adou Thiero from the South Bay Lakers.\u201d<\/p>\n Thiero is averaging 1.4 points per contest while shooting 45.5% from the field in his first 21 NBA games for the Lakers.<\/p>\n He was the 36th pick in the 2025 NBA Draft out of Arkansas.<\/p>\n GettyLos Angeles Lakers forward Adou Thiero (1) bobbles a rebound between San Antonio Spurs<\/a> forward Keldon Johnson<\/a> (3) and San Antonio Spurs guard Jordan McLaughlin<\/a> (0) at Crypto.com Arena on February 10, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.<\/p>\n Thiero\u2019s Background GettyAdou Thiero #1 of the Los Angeles Lakers in action against the Sacramento Kings<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n Thiero played his college basketball at Kentucky (in addition to Arkansas).<\/p>\n During his final season, he had averages<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n Jonathan Givony of DraftExpress wrote (on May 12, 2025):<\/a> \u201cArkansas\u2019 Adou Thiero\u2019s official measurements from the NBA Draft Combine:<\/p>\n 6\u20196 \u00bc\u201d barefoot, 218.4 lbs with a 7\u20190\u201d wingspan and 8\u20198 \u00bd\u201d standing reach<\/p>\n Thiero grew an inch from his previous measurements at Kentucky two years ago\u201d<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n In the G League, the 21-year-old is averaging<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n Lakers And Mavs GettyHead coach JJ Redick<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n The Lakers are the third seed in the Western Conference with a 50-27 record in 37 games.<\/p>\n They have won eight out of their last ten games (and are 24-15 on the road).<\/p>\n Following the Mavs, the Lakers will return home to host the Thunder on Tuesday night.<\/p>\n Currently, the Lakers are dealing with a lot of injuries, as they will be without Austin Reaves<\/a> and Luka Doncic<\/a> for an extended period.<\/p>\n ESPN\u2019s Shams Charania wrote (on April 4):<\/a> \u201cLakers\u2019 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.\u2019s two leading scorers. Reaves and Luka Doncic are expected to be sidelined to begin the NBA playoffs.\u201d<\/p>\n GettyLos Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick reacts after his team is called for a foul against the Detroit Pistons<\/a> at Crypto.com Arena on December 30, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.<\/p>\n As for the Mavs, they are the 13th seed in the Western Conference with a 24-53 record in 77 games.<\/p>\n They have lost three in a row.<\/p>\n \n\t\t\tBen Stinar<\/a> Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.\u00a0
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