{"id":882086,"date":"2026-11-12T00:54:15","date_gmt":"2026-11-12T00:54:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/882086\/"},"modified":"2026-11-12T00:54:15","modified_gmt":"2026-11-12T00:54:15","slug":"jj-redick-drops-huge-quentin-grimes-injury-update-as-lakers-guard-still-out","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/882086\/","title":{"rendered":"JJ Redick drops huge Quentin Grimes injury update as Lakers guard still out"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Quentin\u00a0\u00a0Grimes tested his injured right finger during walkthrough and shootaround, but the Lakers are taking a cautious approach because of the swelling, opting to sit him out for Wednesday&#8217;s game vs. Bucks.<\/p>\n<p>The Los Angeles Lakers chose to sideline Quentin Grimes again.<\/p>\n<p>Facing the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday for the continuation of their long road trip outside LA, the Lakers have ruled out Grimes due to his lingering sprained right finger.<\/p>\n<p>Grimes will now miss his second consecutive game for the Lakers. He originally sustained the injury last Sunday against the Detroit Pistons and did not suit up in the team&#8217;s Monday win in Atlanta against the Hawks.<\/p>\n<p> JJ Redick gives update on Quentin Grimes&#8217; extended injury absence for Lakers <\/p>\n<p>Addressing the media before their Milwaukee Bucks clash, JJ Redick explained why Quentin Grimes will still not be playing for the Los Angeles Lakers this Wednesday.<\/p>\n<p>Redick stated that Grimes tested his injured right finger during walkthrough and shootaround, but the Lakers are taking a cautious approach because of the swelling, especially since it affects his shooting hand.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWant to make sure he feels comfortable shooting the basketball,\u201d Redick said, <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/thebenroyer\/status\/2120662241246945301?a=hNzPENPr9mPxMT7lA98&amp;s=20\" rel=\"nofollow\">via<\/a> Benjamin Royer of O.C. Register.<\/p>\n<p>The Lakers can only hope Grimes is progressing well in his finger recovery, where his status will be anticipated for the team&#8217;s next game on Sunday against the Phoenix Suns.<\/p>\n<p>Grimes is averaging 7.6 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 2.4 assists in 10 games so far in his first season for LA.<\/p>\n<p>                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/basketnews.com\/plus?utm_source=basketnews_com&amp;utm_medium=bn_plus&amp;utm_id=UA-259273-31&amp;utm_campaign=banners_free_content_for_not_members_bottom_3\" class=\"banners_paid_content_info_block_white banners-paid-content-info-block-white\" data-google-interstitial=\"false\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>                                                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bn-plus-img img-fluid\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/bn-plus.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                                            Support BasketNews so we could make even better content.<\/p>\n<p>                                                            <\/a><\/p>\n<p>                                If you like our content, please <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=basketnews.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">click here<\/a> and add us as your preferred source. 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