Lakers' Gasol has plantar fasciitis
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The Los Angeles Lakers announced All-Star forward Pau Gasol has plantar fasciitis in his right foot, but is expected to play through the injury.
An MRI revealed the inflammation on Thursday, just over a week after Gasol returned from an eight-game absence while dealing with tendinitis in both of his knees.
Despite the ailment, the Lakers' Twitter feed stated Gasol is probable for Friday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The 32-year-old Spaniard played 29-plus minutes in each of the four games since coming back, which included a 19-point, six-rebounds effort over 37 minutes in a loss to the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday.
For the season, the 12-year veteran is averaging a career-low 12.6 points to go with 8.7 rebounds and 3.9 assists over 21 games.