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NBA: Gabe Vincent Fit To Play Against Brooklyn Nets
- Gabe Vincent, is poised to return to action against the Brooklyn Nets in the NBA.
- Vincent joined the Lakers on a three-year, $33 million contract but has been hampered by injuries.
- He led D’Tigers guard to the 2020 Olympics and contributed to the Heat’s journey to the 2023 NBA Finals.
Eko Hot Blog reports that D’Tigers guard, Gabe Vincent, appears ready to make his return against the Brooklyn Nets in the NBA, at the Barclays Center on Sunday after a hiatus of over three months.
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The Los Angeles Lakers star has been sidelined since December 20, 2023, due to knee surgery.
According to NBA insider Shams Charania, the former Miami Heat guard is traveling with the Lakers on their road trip and will be present at the game against the Pacers on Good Friday, although he won’t be participating.
“Lakers guard Gabe Vincent is scheduled to join team during current road trip and is expected to be available to play vs. the Nets on Sunday barring setback, sources tell @TheAthletic, @Stadium. Vincent has been out since Dec. 20 due to knee surgery.”
Gabe Vincent in action during an NBA match
Vincent joined the Lakers during the off-season on a three-year $33 million contract after failing to resign with the Heat having joined free agency.
The 27-year-old played a crucial role in the Heat’s run to the 2023 NBA Finals, where they fell 4-1 to Nikola Jokic’s Denver Nuggets.
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As the captain of D’Tigers, he led them to the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo. However, Vincent has faced setbacks in Los Angeles due to injuries, limiting him to just five appearances for the Lakers.
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