Jarred Vanderbilt
#2PF · Los Angeles Lakers
Height
6'8"
Weight
214 lbs
Age
27
College
Kentucky
Experience
7 yrs
F
C-
D
D
N/A
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The Verdict on Jarred, in One Read
On the field, Jarred Vanderbilt grades out as a shaky PF for Los Angeles Lakers (D Impact). That places him 61st of 84 graded power forwards. In his on-court role, the grade is shaky (D Role), reflecting how he produces relative to others at his position. The contract is harder to defend: the Contract Value Index calls it a significant overpay (F), with the cost outrunning the output. The public read is mixed (C- Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score.
Career StatsD-
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 364 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 46.2% | 29.3% | 63.8% |
| 2025-26 | | 56 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 1.3 |
Performance Grade by Season
PeakC-LongevityEstablishedRecentD-
| Season | Team | GP | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | | 56 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 1.3 | 46.2% | D- D- |
| 2024-25 | | 5 | 1.4 | 3.8 | 1.0 | 33.3% | F F |
| 2023-24 | | 29 | 5.2 | 4.8 | 1.2 | 51.8% | D D |
| 2022-23 | | 15 | 4.6 | 3.2 | 0.8 | 40.0% | D D |
| 2021-22 |  | 6 | 5.5 | 7.2 | 0.7 | 48.1% | C C |
| 2020-21 | | 64 | 5.4 | 5.8 | 1.2 | 60.6% | C C |
| 2019-20 |  | 11 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 62.5% | D+ D+ |
Grades reflect the player's performance in each season. Header grade shows the current season.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 5/12 | vs OKC | L 110-115 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -12 |
| Wed, 5/6 | @ OKC | L 90-108 | 6 | 2 |
Current Contract
Length
3 years
Total Value
$37.3M
Guaranteed
$24.0M
AAV
$11.6M/yr
Guaranteed %64%
Contract Value Index (CVI)
F
Overpay
OverpayFair ValueGreat Value
Los Angeles Lakers got an F Contract Value Index out of the Jarred Vanderbilt deal because rotation impact tracks with the AAV. At $11.6 million annually over three years, Vanderbilt is priced as a reliable rotation pillar—a slot that demands both health and consistent floor time—yet his 2025-26 season tells the story of a player operating well below that threshold: 4.5 PPG, 4.6 RPG, and 1.3 APG across 56 games reflect a diminished offensive footprint, and a gruesome right pinky dislocation in the playoffs has essentially shelved him during the stretch when his defensive versatility and rebounding should carry the most weight. For an established veteran at 27 with eight seasons of experience, that production profile paired with mounting availability concerns makes the contract untenable value; he's occupying a mid-tier roster slot without delivering the stability or impact that tier demands. The media consensus frames him as a cautionary tale about durability in a role where health is non-negotiable, and recent roster construction moves signal the organization is already pivoting away from his skill set rather than banking on a return to form. Unless Vanderbilt demonstrates early-season availability and reclaims his rebounding and switchability edge next year, this contract will continue to represent dead money in a window where the Lakers need every dollar working—his CVI grade reflects that harsh reality.
Performance Analysis
D-
#61 of 84 Power Forwards
F
Contracts in the Same Value Band
Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the F band — a quick read on where Jarred's contract sits relative to comparable money.
How Jarred Compares at the Position
Jarred Vanderbilt ranks 61st of 84 graded power forwards by performance. That slots Jarred between E.J. Liddell (D) just ahead and Dean Wade (D-) just behind.
Graded higher
E.J. LiddellBrooklyn NetsDMouhamed GueyeAtlanta HawksDDorian Finney-SmithHouston RocketsD-Jarred VanderbiltD-
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About this player
Jarred Vanderbilt is a player in his 7th NBA season listed at PF for the Los Angeles Lakers. FanVerdicts covers every NBA player, team, GM, and transaction — and puts your verdict on all of it. Sign in to cast your Fan Verdict on Jarred Vanderbilt, see where the crowd lands, and argue the call. FanVerdicts also brings its own read — performance, sentiment, and Contract Value Index — as one honest input alongside the crowd's. Where FanVerdicts has weighed in so far: Contract Value Index F, Performance D-, Sentiment C-.
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