Caracter heading to Rio Grande: Three weeks after being released by the Lakers, forward Derrick Caracter will be returning to the NBA Developmental League, according to Yahoo.com. He will be joining the Rio Grande Valley Vipers as he works his way back from offseason knee surgery. (Updated 02/22/2012)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/26/12).
Fantasy Analysis
Caracter was slowed by a knee injury before being waived by the Lakers. He averaged just 2.0 points and 1.0 rebound per game during his rookie season last year. Obviously, he has no value as long as he's not in the NBA. (Updated 02/22/2012).
04/25/2011 16:28 Police: Lakers' Caracter was drunk, shoved cashier
Authorities say Los Angeles Lakers forward Derrick Caracter was arrested in New Orleans, accused of public drunkenness and shoving a cashier at a pancake restaurant.
