Los Angeles Lakers point guard Rajon Rondo (calf soreness) is a game-time decision for Tuesday's season opener against the Los Angeles Clippers, head coach Frank Vogel said.
If Rondo is rued out, the available minutes will likely fall to Alex Caruso, Quinn Cook, and Avery Bradley. Even when healthy, the 33-year-old veteran will be competing for minutes in a crowded Lakers' backcourt this season. Tuesday's tip-off is at 10:30 PM ET.
numberFire's models project Rondo for 5.3 points, 1.7 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 0.7 steals, and 0.8 3-pointers in 15.8 minutes per contest this season.
Source: Mark Medina