Overview
- The team said Thursday the 22-year-old center sustained a right-foot Lisfranc injury and will have surgery, ending his 2025-26 campaign.
- Niederhauser was hurt Wednesday against the Pacers when he landed awkwardly contesting a shot, then stayed in Los Angeles for evaluation rather than travel.
- The 30th pick in the 2025 draft appeared in 41 games, averaging 4.3 points, 2.9 rebounds and 0.7 blocks on 66% shooting.
- He had recently earned larger minutes, including an 11-point, nine-rebound, four-block, two-steal outing vs. Golden State that drew Tyronn Lue’s “game-changer” praise.
- With Ivica Zubac traded and Brook Lopez starting more often, Los Angeles will lean more on Lopez and other bigs as it fights to hold a Play-In position.