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Wood recently had arthroscopic surgery on his left knee, with the Lakers confirming the procedure. This marks the second operation on the same knee, following a surgery last March.

(Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

For Wood, the injury delays the comeback season he had hoped for after signing a minimum deal with the Lakers before the 2023-24 season.

He averaged 6.9 points and 5.1 rebounds last season for the Lakers, never fully carving out a role as a backup big man.

Wood, who will soon turn 29, is entering a critical season for his career. He was forced to pick up his player option with the Lakers this summer and return to the team with which he struggled to consistently make a major impact.

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This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.