Jarred Vanderbilt

Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt, sidelined with a right midfoot sprain, participated in one of his most intense workouts yet Monday morning and is targeting a return as soon as Thursday's Game 3, a source told ESPN.

Aware the Lakers need some support off the bench against the Nuggets in their first-round series, Los Angeles coach Darvin Ham spoke to reporters Sunday about where Christian Wood and Jarred Vanderbilt on their respective roads back to rotation.

Vanderbilt (foot) will be inactive Tuesday versus Golden State, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.