The Los Angeles Lakers' time in the NBA bubble might have had an inauspicious start, with guard Rajon Rondo discovering a fractured right thumb during the team's second practice, but coach Frank Vogel is still counting on the veteran's contributions.
"What we have to understand about Rajon, losing Rajon is a huge loss for our team, but we expect Rajon to be a part of our playoff run," Vogel said on a video conference call with reporters Monday.
Rondo's injury will require surgery, the team announced, and the recovery period is expected to take 6 to 8 weeks.