Lakers’ Rajon Rondo (hand) cleared for 'contact progression'

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Rajon Rondo (right hand) has been cleared for "contact progression,” head coach Luke Walton said.

What It Means:

Walton said Rondo participated in a full scrimmage and did almost everything else, so it sounds like he will be back by next week. Lonzo Ball’s value will take a hit once Rondo returns.

Rondo is averaging 24.6 FanDuel points through 11 games this season, with 8.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, 6.5 assists, 1.2 steals, and 0.8 3-pointers per contest.

Source: Bill Oram