Coach Frank Vogel will return to the Los Angeles Lakers bench this Friday in the game against the Portland Trail Blazers after leaving the NBA’s COVID-19 protocol.
Vogel returns to leading the Lakers roster at an important moment, as the team has lost 5 of its last 6 meetings. Before Vogel was removed from the team, the club’s record was 3-1.
Frank Vogel has cleared health and safety protocols and will coach the Lakers against the Blazers tonight, according to the team
– Dave McMenamin (@mcten) December 31, 2021
The Lakers are seventh in the Western Conference with a 17-19 record, still within the positions that give access to the playoffs.
