Lakers’ Jarred Vanderbilt continues to ramp up: ‘his progress is real right now’

HOUSTON — The Lakers are hoping to have a more formal update on Jarred Vanderbilt’s return-to-the-court status soon, but the one coach JJ Redick gave before his team’s loss to the Houston Rockets on Sunday at Toyota Center was encouraging.

“He continues to progress and ramping up to on-court activities,” Redick said. “And hopefully we have a firm update on the timetable soon. But his progress is real right now.”

Vanderbilt, who hasn’t played this season after having surgery on his feet in May...