Brook Lopez: Out Monday vs. Nuggets

Lopez has now put together back-to-back full practices, so it appears he’s
nearing a full recovery from the back spasms that plagued him recently. In an
effort to limit his workload and avoid any sort of aggravation, however, the
Lakers will still hold Lopez out of Monday’s contest. That likely means the
Lakers will turn to Larry Nance and Julius Randle in a small-ball lineup at
power forward and center, respectively, once again.