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LAL • Point Guard • #7
21 days ago
Tuesday’s game is the ninth that Vincent will miss as he continues to work his way back from a lumbar back strain. With Austin Rivers also out, the Lakers have turned to Nick Smith Jr. to play rotation minutes off the bench. During his pregame availability, Lakers head coach JJ Redick said that he expects Vincent to be available for Wednesday’s game against the Spurs.
Source: Ryan Ward
DET • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #55
21 days ago
Despite having a left calf contusion, Robinson is on track to play based on the probable tag. If he’s available, Robinson will be in the starting lineup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DET • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #3
21 days ago
LeVert has missed Detroit’s last four games wth left knee tendinopathy. His return would likely result in fewer minutes for Daniss Jenkins, who played 23 minutes off the bench in Monday’s win over the Knicks.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAL • Point Guard • #7
22 days ago
Vincent was listed as questionable on Monday, but he’s now expected to miss a ninth straight contest. In his absence, Nick Smith Jr. could continue to see additional playing time off the Lakers’ bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DET • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #4
22 days ago
Green continues to play more minutes with Jalen Duren, Tobias Harris and Caris LeVert missing some time. The 32-year-old shooting guard isn’t worth rostering in most leagues, but in the right matchup he can score around 20 points and make 3-4 threes. That might be enough to make him worth considering as a streamer in some deeper formats.
DET • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
22 days ago
Cunningham admitted in the postgame interview that there was something extra to the game because they were playing the Knicks for the first time since losing to them in last year’s playoffs. The Pistons had a 10 point at halftime before Cunningham completely took over in the third quarter. The 24-year-old point guard had 15 points, the same amount as the Knicks’ entire team, as the Pistons won the third quarter by 10. He came out of the game with 29 points and 13 assists in just 29 minutes. Cunningham should be well rested when Detroit is back in action Wednesday against the Bulls.
DET • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
22 days ago
Cunningham was listed as probable with a right hip contusion, so it’s no surprise he’s available for Monday’s game. The 24-year-old point guard had 27 points in 37 minutes in Sunday’s win over the Cavaliers. Cunningham went through warmups and was ruled in for a rematch from last year’s playoffs against the Knicks.
DET • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #3
22 days ago
LeVert will miss a fourth straight game, which means Daniss Jenkins and Marcus Sasser will continue to fill his role off the bench. Sasser shined in the first two absences, while Jenkins scored 25 in Detroit’s last game.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAL • Point Guard • #7
22 days ago
Vincent has missed the last eight games for the Lakers but could return against New Orleans. His absence has allowed Nick Smith Jr. to play more, though when Vincent returns, Smith will likely lose out on minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAL • Center • #2
23 days ago
Coming off of one of his least productive games of the season, Ayton bounced back with a solid effort on Sunday. The Lakers did more to get him involved early on the offensive end of the floor, resulting in the 7-footer bringing the engagement that’s required of him on defense. While Ayton remains a top-75 fantasy player for the season, he has been ranked outside the top-150 over the past two weeks. Hopefully, he can build on Sunday’s performance, especially defensively.
LAL • Power Forward • #33
23 days ago
With Rui Hachimura (calf) and Austin Reaves (calf) unavailable, LaRavia came up big for the Lakers in their two wins over Memphis. Having scored 21 points on Friday, he dropped 26 in Sunday’s rematch and recorded a near-complete stat line. Rostered in just 18 percent of Yahoo! leagues, LaRavia has been a top-50 player in nine-cat formats over the past two weeks. With the Lakers playing four games in Week 12, now is the time to add LaRavia if he’s sitting on your league’s waiver wire.
LAL • Small Forward, Power Forward, Point Guard, Center, and Shooting Guard • #23
23 days ago
James finished Sunday’s victory with his fourth double-double of the season and first since December 18. Add in his committing just one turnover, and this was an excellent night to have the 41-year-old rostered in nine-cat formats. Over the past two weeks, he has been a seventh-round player in nine-cat formats. While that still doesn’t align with his Yahoo! ADP, James is making strides after the delayed start to his season stunted his production early on.
LAL • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #77
23 days ago
Dončić has scored at least 30 points in four straight games, and he’s tallied at least 25 points in 12 consecutive meetings with the Grizzlies. And on Sunday, Dončić kept the turnovers in check, recording three. Over the past two weeks, he has offered top-10 per-game value in eight-cat formats. The Lakers play four games in Week 12, starting with the Pelicans on Tuesday.
LAL • Power Forward • #28
23 days ago
Counting Sunday’s game against the Grizzlies, Hachimura has missed the last three games with a calf injury. And, based on Lakers head coach JJ Redick’s words on Sunday, the forward will miss at least two more games. The Lakers have a Tuesday/Wednesday back-to-back on the road against the Pelicans and Spurs, and Hachimura will not travel. There’s a chance that he gets in some practice time with the Lakers’ G League affiliate while the team is away, but that isn’t guaranteed. Jake LaRavia will continue to start until Hachimura is healthy enough to play.
Source: Dave McMenamin
DET • Center and Power Forward • #7
23 days ago
The Pistons did not have Tobias Harris or Jalen Duren for Sunday’s game, so Reed joined Isaiah Stewart in the starting lineup. “BBall Paul” wasn’t a prolific scorer, but the rebounds and assists will be helpful to the few who streamed him. As for Stewart, he supplemented his eight points with three rebounds, two assists, two steals and three blocked shots. He remains the superior option for fantasy managers while Harris and Duren remain out.
DET • Point Guard • #24
23 days ago
With Tobias Harris and Jalen Duren out due to injury, the Pistons needed someone to step up offensively. Enter Jenkins, who had the most prolific quarter for a bench player in franchise history on Sunday. Shooting 6-of-6 from beyond the arc, the second-year guard scored 21 points in the second quarter. Jenkins did not offer much scoring in the second half, but the second quarter enabled Detroit to bounce back from a slow start, with the Pistons scoring 47 points in the frame.
Source: Omari Sankofa II
DET • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
23 days ago
While Cunningham did not shoot the ball well from the field on Sunday, he was efficient in other ways. A perfect 11-of-11 from the foul line, the Pistons’ point guard was responsible for just one turnover, one shy of his season-low tally. Over the past two weeks, Cunningham has offered top-10 per-game value in eight- and nine-cat formats. The Pistons play four games in Week 12, starting with the Knicks on Monday.
DET • Center and Power Forward • #7
24 days ago
The Pistons remain without Tobias Harris and Jalen Duren, opening up two spots in the starting lineup. While Stewart’s starting nod is not a surprise, Reed’s raises some eyebrows. He hasn’t started a game since November 14, when the Pistons were without Duren, Stewart and Harris. The three perimeter starters are unchanged.
Source: NBA Lineups
DET • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #3
25 days ago
LeVert remains day-to-day, but he won’t travel with Detroit to Cleveland. Marcus Sasser has stepped up with LeVert sidelined, having averaged 18.5 points over their last two games. He’ll continue to play a significant reserve role with LeVert unavailable for at least one more game.
Source: Omari Sankofa
DET • Center • #0
25 days ago
This means Duren should be re-evaluated on Jan. 10, with the Pistons playing four games before then, including a game on that day. Isaiah Stewart should occupy the starting center minutes in his absence, with Paul Reed filling out the reserve role.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DET • Power Forward and Small Forward • #12
25 days ago
This update has Harris being re-evaluated on Jan. 17. He missed Thursday’s game after an early exit on Tuesday. Isaiah Stewart started in his stead, but with Jalen Duren (ankle) set to miss at least one week, Stewart will start at center. That means Javonte Green, Ron Holland and Paul Reed will take on extra minutes for the next couple weeks, with one of them taking on the open starting spot.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAL • Power Forward • #33
25 days ago
Due to Rui Hachimura’s recent injuries, LaRavia has started four of the Lakers’ last six games. Nights like Friday are why he’s on the streaming radar in deeper leagues, and maybe a few standard leagues as well. The 21 points were the most he’s scored in a game since November 2, and LaRavia has been a top-75 player in eight-cat formats over the past two weeks. Rostered in nine percent of Yahoo! leagues, he’s worth picking up ahead of Sunday’s rematch.
LAL • Small Forward, Power Forward, Point Guard, Center, and Shooting Guard • #23
25 days ago
James recorded his second 30-point game of the season on Friday, and fantasy managers will also find the rebounds and assists useful. Over the past two weeks, the 41-year-old has offered fifth-round per-game value in eight-cat formats, pushing his season-long value into the top-100. With Austin Reaves (calf) out for a few more weeks, the Lakers will have to rely even more on LeBron and Luka Dončić as they look to stay among the top teams in the Western Conference.
LAL • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #77
25 days ago
Dončić matched his season-high with 20 free-throw attempts, which boosted his overall points tally. He’s now scored at least 30 points in 18 of the 25 games he’s played, one reason why the Lakers’ guard has offered top-10 per-game value in eight-cat formats this season. Dončić and the Lakers will look to end Week 11 with another win over the Grizzlies on Sunday.
LAL • Power Forward • #2
25 days ago
While Vanderbilt is still dealing with a sore right leg, he is healthy enough to play. His availability is more critical to the Lakers than to fantasy managers due to his defensive ability.
Source: Law Murray
LAL • Power Forward • #2
25 days ago
Vanderbilt is now expected to play after initially being listed as questionable. He’ll occupy his typical role off the bench, where he’ll play a decent amount but won’t be much of a factor for fantasy managers.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DET • Point Guard • #25
26 days ago
With Caris LeVert (knee) sidelined by a knee injury, Sasser has stepped up for the Pistons. He followed up a 19-point performance against the Lakers with 18 more on Thursday, and the overall stat line was solid. Rostered in one percent of Yahoo! leagues, Sasser is not someone who has to be rostered. But he is worth watching, especially if LeVert and Tobias Harris (hip) remain out.
DET • Small Forward • #9
26 days ago
For the first time in four games, Thompson managed to crack double figures in the points category. And he’s been a disappointment in fantasy basketball thus far, sitting well outside the top-150 in eight-cat per-game value. For a player who many fantasy managers were banking on for top-100 value, the season has reached an uncomfortable point. While few category league managers want to move on from a player with Thompson’s defensive potential, it will be challenging to get decent value back in a trade.
DET • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
26 days ago
While Cunningham has recorded double-doubles in two straight and four of his last five games, turnovers have been an issue. After recording five in Tuesday’s win over the Lakers, he was responsible for seven on Thursday. The good news for managers in eight-cat formats is that turnovers aren’t a factor in those leagues. As for managers in nine-cat formats, Cunningham’s value takes a slight hit because of that category.
DET • Center • #0
26 days ago
Duren rolled his right ankle while driving in for a layup late in the second quarter. While he would be in the lineup to begin the third quarter, the Pistons center would depart shortly thereafter and has since been shut down for the night. Paul Reed has entered the rotation, and he would have streaming value if Duren misses time and Tobias Harris (hip) remains out.
Source: Detroit Pistons
LAL • Power Forward • #2
26 days ago
Vanderbilt is dealing with a sore right leg, hence his appearance on the Lakers’ injury report. His availability does not affect fantasy basketball, but the Lakers would be without one of their better defenders if he can’t play on Friday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DET • Center and Power Forward • #28
26 days ago
Tobias Harris injured his hip during the first quarter of Tuesday’s win over the Lakers, opening up a spot in the starting lineup. As was the case earlier this season, Stewart will move into the starting lineup. Already worth rostering in deep leagues, Beef Stew is worth streaming in 12-team formats until Harris returns.
Source: NBA Lineups
DET • Power Forward and Small Forward • #12
27 days ago
Harris was hurt in Tuesday’s game against the Lakers and was previously listed as doubtful, but he will now officially miss this contest. Isaiah Stewart started the second half for Harris and has previously performed well while starting alongside Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren. He would be worth a look in fantasy leagues as long as Harris remains out.
LAL • Small Forward and Power Forward • #
27 days ago
This is a tough injury for Thiero, who returned from a separate knee injury earlier this season only to get injured again. While he wasn’t getting much playing time so far, there might’ve been a chance for him to play given the Lakers’ other injuries. Obviously, that’s off the table now. Thiero will be re-evaluated in four weeks, though his absence won’t impact fantasy basketball.
Source: Trevor Lane
DET • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #3
27 days ago
LeVert will miss a second straight game, which has opened up extra minutes for both Jaden Ivey and Marcus Sasser, who played 24 minutes off the bench in Detroit’s last games and scored 19 points. Ivey is still having his minutes managed, but Sasser has streaming appeal.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DET • Power Forward and Small Forward • #12
27 days ago
Harris only played six minutes before exiting Tuesday’s win over the Lakers with a sprained left hip. Isaiah Stewart started the second half for the Pistons and had an excellent game with 15 points on 6-of-6 shooting from the field. Stewart, Javonte Green and Ron Holland would all be candidates to start Thursday if Harris is indeed ruled out.
LAL • Power Forward • #33
28 days ago
With Rui Hachimura sidelined by a calf injury, LaRavia made his tenth start of the season on Tuesday. He didn’t have a great night shooting the basketball, but the Lakers forward did record four steals and one blocked shot in 38 minutes on the floor. Those stats are encouraging for fantasy managers, especially since Hachimura is expected to miss multiple games. LaRavia is rostered in 10 percent of Yahoo! leagues, so he won’t be too hard to find on the waiver wire.
LAL • Small Forward, Power Forward, Point Guard, Center, and Shooting Guard • #23
28 days ago
LeBron’s 41st birthday was not a joyous occasion for the Lakers’ star, as the Pistons took control in the third quarter and won with relative ease. Simply put, Detroit did on Tuesday night what “Father Time” has failed to do to the future Hall of Fame forward. In addition to the poor shooting, James was responsible for five turnovers, with only Luka Dončić committing more (eight). He and the Lakers will look to bounce back when they host the Grizzlies on Friday and Sunday.
LAL • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #77
28 days ago
While fantasy managers will likely be pleased with Dončić recording another 30-point double-double, that did not tell the whole story of his night. There were a few defensive lapses, and the Lakers’ point guard compounded those errors by committing eight turnovers. With Austin Reaves (calf) out for at least four weeks, Dončić and the Lakers have an extremely slim margin for error. They were able to hang around until the second half of the third quarter, with the Pistons’ takeover leading to Dončić and the other starters watching the final four minutes from the bench. The Lakers end Week 11 with games against the Grizzlies on Friday and Sunday.
DET • Point Guard • #25
28 days ago
With Caris LeVert (knee) unavailable, there were a few more minutes available to Sasser. And the third-year guard gave the Pistons an immense boost off the bench, scoring a season-high 19 points in 24 minutes. Sasser’s stat line had everything but a blocked shot, but he showed that he can provide shooting off the bench when his name is called. Tuesday’s performance does not change Sasser’s fantasy outlook; he’ll need to string together a few solid performances to become worth the risk. But he is someone to watch for now.
DET • Center and Power Forward • #28
28 days ago
With the Pistons losing Tobias Harris to a hip injury during the first half, Stewart was inserted into the lineup to begin the third quarter. That did not significantly affect his playing time, with Beef Stew logging 18 minutes. However, Stewart didn’t miss a shot, and he was one of six reserves to play at least eight minutes. A move into the starting lineup if Harris misses time would raise Stewart’s fantasy ceiling, but the jump may not be extreme due to Detroit’s improved depth.
DET • Center • #0
28 days ago
The only negative for Duren on Tuesday was his turnover count, as he was tied with Cade Cunningham for the team-high of five. However, fantasy managers benefited from the rebounds, assists and steals, with Duren recording a new career-high in the latter category. The Pistons’ starting center continues to hover just outside the top-50 in eight-cat formats, aligning with his Yahoo! ADP (55).
DET • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
28 days ago
While the Pistons’ bench proved to be the difference in a decisive second-half run, Cunningham once again led the way offensively for the team with the best record in the East. Cade heads back to Detroit, having recorded three double-doubles in the team’s five-game road trip. And over the past two weeks, he has provided top-10 per-game value in eight-cat formats. The Pistons play two more games in Week 11, starting with the Heat on Thursday.
DET • Power Forward and Small Forward • #12
28 days ago
Harris played six minutes before exiting with a sprained left hip, and he has since been ruled out for the rest of the night. Even with Caris LeVert (knee) already out, the Pistons have ample depth to compensate for Harris’ early exit. Isaiah Stewart and Ron Holland are two players whose minutes should increase with Harris sidelined.
Source: Omari Sankofa
LAL • Power Forward • #33
28 days ago
With Rui Hachimura (calf) set to miss multiple games, LaRavia will replace him in the starting lineup. Lakers coach JJ Redick said Hachimura should be back at some point next week, so LaRavia should remain in the starting lineup for their games against the Grizzlies on Friday and Sunday at least.
Source: Los Angeles Lakers
LAL • Power Forward • #28
28 days ago
Due to a sore right calf, Hachimura did not practice on Monday and was ruled out for Tuesday’s game against the Pistons. Unfortunately, that won’t be the only game he misses, as the forward is expected to miss about one week, according to his head coach. Jake LaRavia has been Hachimura’s replacement in the starting lineup in the past, and that may be the case for this most recent injury as well.
Source: Law Murray
DET • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #3
28 days ago
LeVert exited early from Sunday’s game, and after initially being listed as doubtful, he has now officially been ruled out. Jaden Ivey played a season-high 29 minutes in that game and should play an extended role off the bench once again.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DET • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #3
29 days ago
LeVert had to leave Sunday’s loss to the Clippers after playing 13 minutes, and he appears likely to miss the final game of Detroit’s road trip on Tuesday. Jaden Ivey played a season-high 29 minutes on Sunday and could be in for a similar workload.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAL • Center • #11
29 days ago
Hayes has missed the Lakers’ last two games with a sore left ankle. He participated in Monday’s practice and has been cleared to play against the Pistons. Hayes will assume his usual duties as Deandre Ayton’s backup, which is not a good place to find fantasy value.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAL • Power Forward • #28
29 days ago
Due to a sore right calf, Hachimura did not participate in Monday’s practice. His absence will open up a spot in the Lakers’ starting lineup, with Jake LaRavia being the most likely replacement. With only four games on the schedule, LaRavia will be worth streaming in deep leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAL • Center • #11
29 days ago
Hayes has missed the Lakers’ last two games with a sore left ankle. His return to practice on Monday makes it possible that he’ll be able to play in Tuesday’s game against the Pistons. While Hayes’ status does not affect fantasy basketball, his return would give the Lakers another post player to counter Detroit’s Jalen Duren and Isaiah Stewart.
Source: Daniel Starkand
LAL • Power Forward • #28
29 days ago
Before Thursday’s loss to the Rockets, Hachimura missed two games with a groin injury. Lakers head coach JJ Redick said that the forward is “banged up” but did not specify what injuries he may be dealing with. Hachimura should be considered questionable for Tuesday’s game against the Pistons, with Jake LaRavia being the likely replacement if he can’t play.
Source: Daniel Starkand
LAL • Shooting Guard • #8
about 1 month ago
Lakers head coach JJ Redick said before Sunday’s game that Smith’s role would expand as the team moved forward without Austin Reaves, who is sidelined with a calf injury. The two-way contract guard playing 24 minutes was unsurprising, but the output certainly was. Smith notched his second 20-point game as a Laker, finishing four points shy of his season-high. Fantasy managers shouldn’t hop onto the Smith bandwagon yet, but they should watch him in Tuesday’s game against the Pistons.
LAL • Small Forward, Power Forward, Point Guard, Center, and Shooting Guard • #23
about 1 month ago
As was the case in Thursday’s loss to the Rockets, James only attempted 13 shots on Sunday despite Austin Reaves (calf) being unavailable. The difference was that he made 11 against the Kings, and the final stat line only lacked a blocked shot. How much James can help the Lakers defensively at this stage in his career is up for debate, but the team will accept scoring efficiency on par with Sunday’s performance as well. Over the past two weeks, James has provided top-40 per-game value in eight- and nine-cat formats.
LAL • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #77
about 1 month ago
A good tonic for a team struggling defensively is an opponent playing its second game in as many nights. Dončić and the Lakers rebounded from a poor performance on Christmas Day by soundly defeating the Clippers, and he surpassed 30 points for the first time since returning from a left leg contusion. While no one will describe him as a lockdown defender, Dončić recorded three steals on Sunday. He and the Lakers play three games in Week 11, starting with the Pistons on Tuesday.
DET • Shooting Guard • #23
about 1 month ago
Ivey’s offensive production on Sunday wasn’t great, but this was a big night for him in other aspects. The Pistons’ guard played fourth-quarter minutes for the first time since December 15, and the 29 minutes were a season-high. With Caris LeVert (knee) leaving Sunday’s game during the third quarter, Ivey reaching the high-20s in minutes may happen again on Tuesday against the Lakers. He isn’t at the point where standard-league managers need to consider adding Ivey yet, but he’s worth watching.
Source: Omari Sankofa
DET • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
about 1 month ago
For the first time this season, Cunningham has shot 50 percent or better from the field in four straight games. Between the percentages, assists and relatively low turnover count, Sunday was a good night for those with Cunningham on their fantasy rosters. Over the past two weeks, he has provided top-10 per-game value in eight-cat formats. Cunningham and the Pistons will look to end their road trip on a positive note when they visit the Lakers on Tuesday.
LAL • Power Forward • #
about 1 month ago
Timme was initially questionable for Sunday’s game. He’s only appeared in two games for the Lakers, so there’s no need to consider streaming the former Gonzaga standout.
Source: Ryan Ward
LAL • Center • #11
about 1 month ago
This will officially be a second straight absence for Hayes after he was initially listed as doubtful. Jarred Vanderbilt should fill out the backup center minutes behind Deandre Ayton, though that won’t make him worth streaming.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAL • Point Guard • #7
about 1 month ago
Vincent has not appeared in a game since December 14. While his continued absence does not affect fantasy basketball, it would help the Lakers to have him available since Austin Reaves (calf) is out.
Source: NBA Injury Report