Lakers' Christian Wood (knee) out 8 weeks after setback

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Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Christian Wood will be re-evaluated in eight weeks following a second surgery on his troublesome left knee Monday.

Wood, 28, underwent an initial procedure in March and missed the last two months of the 2023-24 regular season.

He averaged 6.9 points, 5.1 rebounds and 17.4 minutes in 50 games (one start) before the injury in his first season