On Sunday night, the Los Angeles Lakers will take on the Dallas Mavericks in Texas.
The Lakers are coming off a blowout (139-96) loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Adou Thiero did not play in the game, as he was with South Bay (in the G League).
Los Angeles Lakers Announce Roster Move
GettyAdou Thiero #1 of the Los Angeles Lakers poses for a portrait during the 2025 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot at UNLV on July 16, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Before Sunday’s game, the Lakers have announced that Thiero has been recalled to the NBA.
Trevor Lane of Lakers Nation wrote: “The Los Angeles Lakers have recalled forward Adou Thiero from the South Bay Lakers.”
Thiero is averaging 1.4 points per contest while shooting 45.5% from the field in his first 21 NBA games for the Lakers.
He was the 36th pick in the 2025 NBA Draft out of Arkansas.
GettyLos Angeles Lakers forward Adou Thiero (1) bobbles a rebound between San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson (3) and San Antonio Spurs guard Jordan McLaughlin (0) at Crypto.com Arena on February 10, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
Thiero’s Background
GettyAdou Thiero #1 of the Los Angeles Lakers in action against the Sacramento Kings at Crypto.com Arena on December 28, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.
Thiero played his college basketball at Kentucky (in addition to Arkansas).
During his final season, he had averages of 15.1 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.6 steals per contest while shooting 54.5% from the field and 25.6% from three-point range in 27 games.
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