Adou Thiero’s health update signals a promising path for the Lakers’ 21-year-old forward, who sat out summer league with a knee issue but has been working out at the team’s facility and is expected to be cleared when training camp begins. At 6-8 and 220 pounds, Thiero brings two-way potential: attacking the basket off the dribble and using length on the perimeter. The primary hurdle remains NBA-ready shooting; if he can-space the defense, even sporadic early looks could be in play behind the Lakers’ established wings.

Last season at Arkansas, Thiero put up 15.1 PPG on efficient shooting (54.5% FG), contributed 5.8 rebounds and 1.6 steals per game, and drew 6.5 free throws a night, albeit at 68.6% from the line. His path to meaningful minutes will hinge on how quickly he translates that drive-and-defense profile into consistent 3-point threats and reliable spacing in NBA sets. Fantasy managers should monitor his camp performance for a potential late-season spike or a shuttle-line role in standard leagues.