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Vander Blue | Guard | #12

Team: Los Angeles Lakers
Age / DOB:  (25) / 7/17/1992
Ht / Wt:  6'5' / 200
College: Marquette
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Lakers sign G Vander Blue.
The reigning G League MVP has earned his chance and had another solid summer league in 2017. Blue has been with the Lakers before and dedicated fantasy owners may remember his 48-minute outing in the 2014-15 season finale. Blue isn't a traditional point guard, but he could compete with Tyler Ennis for a backup role. Aug 4 - 3:56 PM

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Vander Blue - G - Lakers

According to Shams Charania of The Vertical, Vander Blue has agreed to a partially-guaranteed contract with the Lakers.

Blue was named the 2016-17 D-League MVP. He averaged 24.8 points, 5.1 rebounds, 3.0 assists and a team-high 1.6 steals in 47 games. He also played well for the Lakers summer league squad in Las Vegas, averaging 15.0 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per contest. Nonetheless, Blue will have a tough time making the roster and cracking the rotation in L.A. due the Lakers crowded backcourt, which features Lonzo Ball, Tyler Ennis, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Jordan Clarkson and Josh Hart.
Source: Shams Charania on Twitter
Jul 29 - 1:05 PM
Vander Blue - G - Lakers

Vander Blue scored 20 points on 7-of-12 shooting in Monday's 110-98 win over the Blazers.

This was no fluke either, as Blue was averaging 14.3 points and 1.3 triples per game prior to Monday. He added six assists, five rebounds and one 3-pointer to his line, showcasing why he was the D-League MVP in 2016-17. If the 25-year-old guard doesn't get an invite to the Lakers training camp, there's a good chance that another NBA team will pick him up.
Jul 18 - 12:06 AM
Vander Blue - G - Lakers

Vander Blue nearly triple-doubled in a start vs. the Kings on Wednesday, scoring 15 points with eight assists, seven boards, one steal and one 3-pointer in 48 minutes.

It wasn't all great for Blue, as he shot just 6-of-23 from the field (1-of-8 from deep) and turned the ball over four times. Still, it was a pretty decent game under the circumstances, but it is unclear if the Lakers have any intention of retaining his services. Blue likely won't make an impact in fantasy leagues next season.
Thu, Apr 16, 2015 01:47:00 AM
Vander Blue - G - Lakers

Vander Blue will start next to Jabari Brown, Ryan Kelly, Jordan Hill and Tarik Black against the Kings on Wednesday.

With no Jordan Clarkson (ankle) tonight, the Lakers basically have just two guards on their team. That means we should see a ton of minutes from Blue and Brown. It actually wouldn't be a surprise to see them both play the entire game. Give them both a look in all leagues.
Source: Lakers on Twitter
Wed, Apr 15, 2015 02:13:00 PM
Vander Blue - G - Lakers

Lakers sign G Vander Blue.

He only played 15 minutes in the 2013-14 season and hasn't been in the league since. Blue played in Las Vegas Summer League back in July and played 49 games in the D-League this season. In those 49 games, he averaged 23.3 points, 5.4 boards, 5.3 assists, 1.9 steals and 1.5 treys. He'll likely just be an emergency guy.
Source: Adrian Wojnarowski on Twitter
Mon, Apr 13, 2015 02:10:00 PM
Vander Blue - G - Lakers

Wizards waive G Vander Blue.

Blue was invited to camp on Sept. 24 and lasted a little over one week. The colorful guard will have a tough time joining an NBA roster this season.
Source: A. Sherrod Blakely on Twitter
Fri, Oct 3, 2014 10:58:00 PM
Vander Blue - G - Lakers

Vander Blue has earned a training-camp invite from the Wizards.

The Wizards have 15 guaranteed contracts, including guys like Damion James and Glen Rice Jr., so Blue is very unlikely make the roster. He made a few cameos with Boston last season, but has spent the majority of his playing time in the D-League since going undrafted out of Marquette.
Source: Shams Charania on Twitter
Wed, Sep 24, 2014 11:19:00 AM
Vander Blue - G - Lakers

Vander Blue worked out at the Verizon Center on Monday in the hopes of earning an invite to Wizards' training camp.

Blue worked out alongside Jamaal Franklin as both players are hopeful of earning an invite to Washington's training camp. While the Wizards have some open camp spot, Blue only played three NBA games last season and doesn't hold any fantasy value.
Related: Jamaal Franklin
Source: Jorge Castillo
Tue, Sep 23, 2014 11:09:00 AM
Vander Blue - G - Lakers

Celtics will assign G Vander Blue to the Maine Red Claws.

Blue made three appearances with the Celtics, averaging 1.7 points in 5.0 minutes per game. With Avery Bradley and Jerryd Bayless both healthy, there's no longer room in the rotation.
Source: A. Sherrod Blakely on Twitter
Fri, Jan 31, 2014 02:13:00 PM
Vander Blue - G - Lakers

Vander Blue played four minutes and scored two points in his Celtic debut on Wednesday.

Blue is primarily around to give the injury-plagued Celtics backcourt depth while Avery Bradley and Jerryd Bayless get healthy. "Vander is a tough kid," Coach Brad Stevens said. "He’s a guy that’s a competitor." The Celtics may like the depth and toughness that Blue brings, but he won't bring a lot of value to any fantasy rosters in the limited minutes he's likely to see.
Related: Jerryd Bayless, Avery Bradley
Source: Boston Globe
Thu, Jan 23, 2014 09:49:00 AM
Vander Blue - G - Lakers

Celtics sign SG Vander Blue.

He went undrafted out of Marquette but caught the Celtics' eye while averaging 19.0 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2.3 assists in the D-League. He doesn't have any fantasy appeal despite the Celtics' thin backcourt.
Wed, Jan 22, 2014 11:41:00 AM
Vander Blue - G - Lakers

The Celtics are expected to sign G Vander Blue out of the D-League in time for Wednesday's game against the Wizards.

With Jerryd Bayless (toe) and Avery Bradley (ankle) both hurting, and Rajon Rondo not likely to play in back-to-back games, the Celtics are quite literally out of guards. Blue could actually see decent minutes tomorrow night, and the fact Bradley couldn't return to tonight's game, and the signing of Blue, suggest that Bradley could be sidelined for some time.
Related: Avery Bradley
Source: Adrian Wojnarowski on Twitter
Tue, Jan 21, 2014 09:21:00 PM
Vander Blue - G - Lakers

Vander Blue, who went undrafted out of Marquette, has signed with the Israeli team Maccabi Rishon LeZion.

He worked out with the 76ers this preseason and had a few eye-opening games during Summer League, but wasn't able to crack the regular season roster.
Source: Sportando
Wed, Oct 30, 2013 12:51:00 PM
Vander Blue - G - Lakers

Vander Blue, Khalif Wyatt and Mac Koshwal were waived by the Sixers.

Blue had a decent summer league, but couldn't string together anything in the NBA this month. All three guys are highly unlikely to make another NBA team. The Sixers have a roster at 16 after this move and the release of Royce White.
Related: Khalif Wyatt
Source: Bob Cooney on Twitter
Thu, Oct 24, 2013 07:25:00 PM

Depth Charts

All Positions
PosRoleName
PG1Lonzo Ball
2Tyler Ennis
3Briante Weber
SG1Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
2Jordan Clarkson
3Josh Hart
4Vander Blue
SF1Brandon Ingram
2Luol Deng
3Corey Brewer
4V.J. Beachem
PF1Julius Randle
2Larry Nance
3Kyle Kuzma
C1Brook Lopez
2Ivica Zubac
3Thomas Bryant
4Stephen Zimmerman