"Lakers' Christian Wood to Undergo Knee Surgery, Expected to Miss Extended Time"
Lakers forward Christian Wood will undergo an arthroscopic procedure on his left knee and is expected to be out for several weeks, after experiencing swelling during the All-Star break. The 28-year-old signed a one-year contract with the Lakers and has averaged 6.9 points and 5.1 rebounds this season. The Lakers are currently holding the No. 9 seed in the Western Conference with 13 games remaining in the regular season.