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LAL • Forward • #23
2 months ago
Yet to appear in a game with the Lakers this season, James was assigned to the franchise’s G League affiliate in South Bay. LeBron, who turns 41 next month, is set for his first full practice and will even play 5-on-5, according to Charania. When he’ll make his debut is still unclear, but going on what equates to a minor league rehab assignment marks a step towards James’ ultimate return to the court. Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves will continue to run the show for the Lakers until LeBron is back.
Source: Shams Charania
SAS • Guard-Forward • #24
2 months ago
Vassell exited Monday’s win over the Spurs with 6:37 remaining in the third quarter and did not return. The good news is that he is not on the injury report for Wednesday’s game, so Vassell will occupy his usual place in the starting lineup. If there are any issues, Julian Champagnie and Keldon Johnson will figure more prominently in the Spurs’ rotation.
Source: Paul Garcia
SAS • Center-Forward • #40
2 months ago
“French Vanilla,” the nickname given to the tandem of Kornet and Victor Wembanyama, is back. The former returned to the Spurs’ rotation after missing seven games with ankle and shoulder injuries, and he looked sharp. Kornet played 20 minutes off the bench and was the only Spurs reserve to finish with a positive plus/minus. What that stat never tells the whole story of a player’s impact, the Spurs are much better when Kornet is available. His return meant less playing time for Kelly Olynyk, who accounted for two assists in four minutes of action.
SAS • Guard • #5
2 months ago
After committing at least five turnovers in each of San Antonio’s first four games, Castle has done a better job of valuing the basketball recently. And over his last two games, the second-year guard has recorded 25 assists and three turnovers. Castle has looked good running the show alongside De’Aaron Fox, who has taken on more scoring responsibilities since returning to the court. Closing in on top-100 value in nine-cat formats for the season, Castle has been a top-20 player over the past two weeks according to Basketball Monster.
SAS • Guard • #4
2 months ago
While Fox had a good night shooting the basketball, the efficiency took a hit due to his committing six turnovers. However, a little rust is unsurprising, given the amount of time he missed due to injury. Fox has totaled 45 points in his two appearances, shooting 17-of-28 from the field, and he only had two turnovers in his debut on Saturday. Thus far, the positives have outweighed the negatives for Fox, who’s establishing better on-court chemistry with Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle.
SAS • Forward-Center • #1
2 months ago
Wemby was at his best when the Spurs needed him to be, hitting multiple shots in crunch time to help San Antonio rally for the win. He shot 6-of-8 from the field in the fourth quarter, including two three-pointers in the game’s final minute, the second of which gave San Antonio a 117-114 lead that it would not relinquish. After struggling offensively in Week 3, Wembanyama has gotten his Week 4 off to an excellent start.
SAS • Guard-Forward • #24
2 months ago
Unfortunately, Vassell’s night ended with 6:37 remaining in the third quarter due to a migraine headache. Given the limited production in 21 minutes before his exit, the Spurs wing may have been trying to play through the pain before having to leave. Julian Champagnie (zero points, two rebounds, one assist and three steals) replaced Vassell at the time and may return to the starting lineup if he can’t play against the Warriors on Wednesday. Keldon Johnson (10/7/1/1 in 19 minutes) is another player whose role may expand if Vassell misses time, but his fantasy ceiling is limited coming off the bench.
LAL • Guard • #36
2 months ago
While Luka Dončić, Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura handled most of the scoring on Monday, Smart was a pest defensively. The veteran guard recorded seven steals, one shy of his career-high, while also providing solid value in the assist and three-point categories. Rostered in seven percent of Yahoo! leagues, Smart is closing in on top-100 value in nine-cat formats. While LeBron James (sciatica) is making progress in his recovery, streaming Smart in deep leagues for the final three games of the Lakers’ road trip wouldn’t be a bad idea.
LAL • Forward • #28
2 months ago
After scoring a season-low eight points in Saturday’s loss to the Hawks, Hachimura rebounded nicely in Charlotte. While the return of Austin Reaves from a groin injury knocked the forward down a peg in the offensive pecking order, Rui benefited from the improved spacing. The result was his third 20-point game of the season, with Hachimura shooting 75 percent from the field and 100 percent from three. Rostered in 27 percent of Yahoo! leagues, he’s providing 10th-round value in nine-cat formats.
LAL • Guard • #15
2 months ago
Back in the Lakers’ lineup after missing three games with a groin injury, Reaves only played 29 minutes. While he didn’t have a great night from deep, making just two of his 10 three-point attempts, the overall production was fine for a player whose minutes were somewhat restricted. Reaves and the Lakers have three more games on the schedule before the end of their road trip, starting with the Thunder on Wednesday. The concern for fantasy managers is the Friday/Saturday back-to-back against the Pelicans and Bucks.
LAL • Forward-Guard • #77
2 months ago
Dončić put on a show Monday night, dropping 38 points on excellent percentages. Even better for fantasy managers was that he kept the turnovers in check, only committing two. Monday’s game was the first for the tandem of Dončić and Austin Reaves since November 2, as the latter missed three games with a groin injury. They combined to score 62 points, providing the output that fantasy managers have come to expect with LeBron James (sciatica) out of the lineup. Dončić and the Lakers should be challenged more on Wednesday when they visit the reigning champion Thunder.
SAS • Center-Forward • #40
2 months ago
Kornet is making his return from left ankle and right shoulder sprains. He’s missed the last seven games with his various ailments. Kornet’s return could cut into Kelly Olynyk’s playing time, but neither of them have much fantasy value behind Victor Wembanyama.
LAL • Guard • #15
2 months ago
Reaves is back in the lineup after a three-game absence due to a groin injury. His return means Jake LaRavia heads back to the bench, where his fantasy value takes a slight hit. However, LaRavia is worth holding onto until LeBron James returns, especially in deep leagues. The other four starters are unchanged.
Source: Law Murray
LAL • • #
2 months ago
Thiero, the 36th overall pick in June’s draft, has been dealing with a left knee issue since last season while playing at Arkansas. He’s making positive progress in his recovery and could make his NBA debut at some point during the Lakers’ ongoing five-game road trip. After Monday, the Lakers play games against Oklahoma City, New Orleans and Milwaukee before returning home.
Source: Law Murray
LAL • Forward • #23
2 months ago
James has not appeared in a game this season, but he’s taking steps toward changing that soon. Cleared for contact activity last week, the 40-year-old forward will practice with the Lakers’ G League affiliate in South Bay on Monday. Until LeBron is cleared to return, the Lakers will lean on Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves to lead the way offensively.
Source: Khobi Price
LAL • Guard • #15
2 months ago
Considered probable following the pregame shootaround on Monday afternoon, Reaves is officially available to play after a three-game absence. His return will most likely push Jake LaRavia to the bench. LaRavia is worth holding onto since LeBron James remains out of the lineup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAL • Guard • #15
2 months ago
Reaves has been sidelined for the Lakers’ last three games, so it’s unclear if he’ll face a minutes restriction in his return to action. Jake LaRavia is the player who will be most impacted by Reaves’ availability, but the former has played far too well to see his minutes plummet. LaRavia is worth a hold until his numbers fall off.
Source: Chris B. Haynes
SAS • Center-Forward • #40
2 months ago
Kornet is recovering from left ankle and right shoulder sprains, which have sidelined him for San Antonio’s last seven games. If he’s able to play on Monday, Kelly Olynyk’s playing time may take a hit. However, this won’t impact either center, as they don’t provide much value when Victor Wembanyama is available.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAL • Guard • #15
2 months ago
Reaves is managing a mild strain of his right groin and has missed the last three games. His status impacts Jake LaRavia the most, as he’ll remain in the starting lineup until Reaves is available to play. Fantasy managers who are streaming LaRavia should hold onto him until it’s clear that Reaves can play.
Source: Daniel Starkand
SAS • Guard • #4
2 months ago
Suiting up for the first time this season, Fox had no issues getting his shot to fall. He scored 15 points in the second quarter alone and led the Spurs in scoring to help them move to 7-2. Head coach Mitch Johnson said Fox wouldn’t have a minutes restriction, and he ended up logging 30 minutes. That should increase as he logs more games, and they don’t have a back-to-back until December, which should help Fox be available for the rest of the month.
SAS • Guard • #5
2 months ago
With De’Aaron Fox (hamstring) available for the first time this season, Castle didn’t take the expected backseat. He accounted for nearly half of the Spurs’ assists, while Fox only had three dimes. Castle also played 35 minutes. If the plan is to take advantage of Fox’s scoring ability and keep him fresh by allowing Castle to dominate the ball, then both guards can thrive in fantasy hoops. It’s only one game, but it seems like Castle isn’t going to take a hit in production.
SAS • Forward-Center • #1
2 months ago
Though he was elite to start the season, Wemby’s last few games have been rough. Over the last four games, he has shot just 39.7 percent from the floor while averaging 17 points, 10.8 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.0 steal and 2.5 blocks per game. Of course, for most players, those are strong numbers. But it’s the inefficiency that has torn down his recent production; Wemby is also averaging five turnovers during this four-game stretch. He’ll look to get back on track in Chicago on Monday.
LAL • Forward • #2
2 months ago
Vanderbilt hasn’t been much of a producer in the box score this season, but he was able to have a productive night off the bench in this game. He had his first double-double of the season and set a new season-high for rebounds. It was an excellent performance for him, but this isn’t going to happen often. He averaged 8.5 points, 10 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 2.0 steals in his two starts in October, and the only time he’ll be worth considering as a streamer is when he’s starting.
LAL • Forward • #33
2 months ago
In what was a bad loss for the Lakers, LaRavia, who remained a starter in place of Austin Reaves (groin), was able to have a solid night. LaRavia has been productive as a starter this season, and he’ll continue to play a large role for Los Angeles for the rest of the year. Prior to the game, head coach JJ Redick said that Reaves is expected to be back on this five-game road trip, with this game in Atlanta kicking that off. If Reaves remains out in Charlotte on Monday, LaRavia should get another start, but his time in that role is likely running out.
LAL • Forward-Guard • #77
2 months ago
While Dončić was still the leading scorer for the Lakers, he wasn’t able to provide his usual dose of buckets. He set a new season-low for scoring in the ugly loss. This is a game to forget for fantasy managers; Dončić won’t be this bad often, and he should be able to respond in Charlotte on Monday to kick off a four-game week.
LAL • Guard • #15
2 months ago
Reaves doesn’t have much pain, and the expectation is that he’ll return during this five-game road trip. Reaves has already been ruled out against the Hawks on Saturday, so his next chance to play will be in Charlotte on Monday. Jake LaRavia will continue to start for now.
Source: Khobi Price
SAS • • #
2 months ago
The initial report indicated Harper would miss “multiple weeks”, but a more concrete timeline wasn’t given. Clearly, he’s still not close to returning. De’Aaron Fox is making his season debut on Saturday, so Fox and Stephon Castle will occupy all the point guard minutes until Castle returns.
Source: Jared Weiss
SAS • Forward • #10
2 months ago
Sochan played 23 minutes in his season debut on Wednesday and 15 minutes against Houston on Friday. He’ll occupy a role off the bench once again, and he should see 15-20 minutes, though that may not be enough time for him to make an impact in the box score.
Source: Matthew Tynan
SAS • F-C • #13
2 months ago
Olynyk will be available for a third straight game, which means he will be the primary backup center. However, he has played fewer than 10 minutes in each game he has played in this season.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAS • Center-Forward • #40
2 months ago
This will be a seventh consecutive absence for Kornet, though the initial questionable tag should indicate that he’s getting closer to a return. Kelly Olynyk will occupy the backup center role once again, but that hasn’t resulted in many minutes for him.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAS • Guard • #4
2 months ago
Fox will be available for the first time this season and will push Julian Champagnie to the bench in his first game back. Spurs coach Mitch Johnson said Fox won’t have a minutes restriction, which is great news for managers that have been awaiting his return to the lineup.
Source: Jared Weiss
LAL • Forward • #14
2 months ago
Kleber will be available for the first time this season, and it will be interesting to see how Lakers coach JJ Redick uses him. However, it is unlikely that he plays enough, or produces enough, to warrant a roster spot in most formats.
Source: Brad Turner
SAS • F-C • #13
2 months ago
Olynyk returned from a heel injury to play in the Spurs’ last two games. It remains an open question if he’ll play the second game of a back-to-back against the Pelicans on Saturday. Olynyk doesn’t have much fantasy value as the backup center even if he’s available.
SAS • Forward • #10
2 months ago
Sochan has played in the last two games after returning from a wrist injury. The question remains if he’ll play the second game of a back-to-back against the Pelicans on Saturday. If the Spurs rest Sochan, Carter Bryant could return to the rotation.
SAS • Center-Forward • #40
2 months ago
Kornet has missed six consecutive games, but at least has a chance to return Saturday against the Pelicans. Kelly Olynyk (heel) is also questionable, but would be the backup center if he’s available and Kornet isn’t. If Olynyk is out, that honor would fall to Bismack Biyombo.
SAS • Guard • #5
2 months ago
Castle landed his first double-double of the season on Friday, posting a new season-high in assists in the victory. Poor shooting from beyond the arc hurt his overall scoring efficiency against the Rockets, but his accuracy inside the arc, combined with solid production from the free throw line, allowed the young point guard to finish in double figures as a scorer for the eighth straight time to begin the season. De’Aaron Fox (hamstring) seems to be nearing a return, which could potentially impact Castle’s production. Until then, the second-year guard remains San Antonio’s lead ball handler and main distributor.
SAS • Forward-Center • #1
2 months ago
Wemby cracked the 20-point mark for the first time in November after struggling with his shooting over the previous couple of games. He didn’t post a dominant stat line, but was efficient as a shooter while making contributions across several other statistical categories. Fantasy managers may still be waiting for Wembanyama to return to his early-season form when he was posting MVP-like numbers, but his increased production on Friday was a positive sign nonetheless.
SAS • Forward • #30
2 months ago
Champagnie logged an impressive two-way performance in Friday’s win. He posted season-highs in points and three-pointers on the offensive end while accounting for a third of the Spurs’ 15 steals on defense. The fourth-year forward also was one of San Antonio’s better rebounders on Friday to cap off what was arguably his best performance of the season.
SAS • F-C • #13
2 months ago
Olynyk, who made his season debut on Wednesday, is good to go after being listed as questionable on the initial injury report. He’ll serve as Victor Wembanyama’s primary backup, which isn’t a spot where much fantasy value can be provided unless the Spurs phenom gets into early foul trouble.
Source: Matthew Tynan
SAS • Forward • #10
2 months ago
Sochan is good to go after being listed as questionable on the Spurs’ initial injury report. He played 22 minutes in his first action of the season on Wednesday and may be asked to take on a similar workload.
Source: Matthew Tynan
LAL • Forward • #14
2 months ago
Kleber has yet to appear in a game this season, but that may change on Saturday. However, if the veteran forward is available to play, he’s unlikely to get the minutes needed to impact fantasy basketball. Leave Kleber on the waiver wire.
Source: Khobi Price
LAL • Guard • #15
2 months ago
Reaves will miss a third straight game with a strained right groin. His absence means Jake LaRavia will remain in the starting lineup, and he’s worth streaming in deep leagues due to the Lakers also being without LeBron James.
Source: Khobi Price
SAS • Forward • #10
2 months ago
Sochan played 22 minutes off the bench in his season debut on Wednesday. If he ends up missing this game against Houston, Carter Bryant return to the rotation, while Keldon Johnson, Julian Champagnie and Harrison Barnes should take on a few extra minutes.c
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAS • F-C • #13
2 months ago
Olynyk logged nine minutes in his season debut against the Lakers on Wednesday and is now back on the injury report. If he doesn’t suit up, Bismack Biyombo will fill out the backup center minutes, though that won’t be a large role with Victor Wembanyama healthy.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAS • Center-Forward • #40
2 months ago
This will be a sixth straight absence for Kornet, who was excellent in the last game that he appeared in. Kelly Olynyk (heel) is questionable and will fill out the backup center minutes if he plays. If not, Bismack Biyombo will continue to fill the void.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAS • Guard • #4
2 months ago
Fox’s season debut will be delayed by one more game. That means another start for Julian Champagnie, though he hasn’t been much of a fantasy producer in that role. Stephon Castle will also continue to be the primary point guard option.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAL • Forward • #23
2 months ago
The 40-year-old and not appeared in a game so far this season as he battles sciatica. Progressing to contact drills is certainly a good sign, and the team says he’ll be reevaluated in approximately 1-2 weeks. Given his age and the desire to have him healthy for the postseason, it seems fair to assume that the team may wait another two weeks for that evaluation and to update his timeline. Luca Doncic and Austin Reaves will continue to carry the load for the Lakers in the meantime.
Source: Mike Trudell
LAL • Center • #2
2 months ago
For the first time this season, Ayton has recorded double-doubles in consecutive games. Faced with the challenging task of defending Victor Wembanyama, the Lakers center held his own and provided his team with needed production in the frontcourt. Thus far, Ayton has been a top-100 player in eight- and nine-cat formats, proving to be slightly more valuable in the former. There remains the question of what his role will look like once LeBron James is available to play, but Ayton is in a good spot right now.
LAL • Forward-Guard • #77
2 months ago
Back in the Lakers’ starting lineup after sitting out Monday’s win over Portland, Dončić finished one rebound shy of a triple-double. And he made some history, becoming the first Laker to accumulate at least 35 points, 10 assists and five steals in a single game (steals did not become an official stat until 1973-74). Luka’s five steals matched his career-high, and he also blocked two shots. Sure, he missed four free throws, but the overall line more than compensated for that.
Source: NBA
SAS • Forward • #10
2 months ago
Due to calf and wrist injuries, Sochan did not make his first appearance of the season until Wednesday. He looked sharp offensively, only missing one shot from the field. More encouraging may be the fact that Sochan played 23 minutes without any issues. Also making their season debuts for the Spurs were Lindy Waters III (six points, one rebound and two three-pointers) and Kelly Olynyk (four points, four rebounds and three assists), but they’re unlikely to impact fantasy basketball in the way that Sochan potentially can.
SAS • Forward-Center • #1
2 months ago
Wembanyama was kept in check for the second straight game, as the Lakers were able to get him into early foul trouble. That appeared to upset the 7-foot-4 phenom’s rhythm, despite the final point total. As was the case for the Suns on Sunday, the Lakers were aggressive in their approach to defending Wembanyama, and they relentlessly attacked the paint when he was on the bench. Wemby and the Spurs return home for a Friday/Saturday back-to-back against the Rockets and Pelicans to end the week.
LAL • Forward-Guard • #77
2 months ago
Dončić is back in the starting lineup after missing Monday’s win over the Trail Blazers, but Austin Reaves (groin) is not. As a result, LaRavia will remain in the starting lineup and is worth streaming in deep leagues until Reaves returns.
Source: NBA Lineups
LAL • Center-Forward • #11
2 months ago
As expected, Hayes will be available after initially being listed as probable. He’ll fill out the backup center minutes behind Deandre Ayton once again, which isn’t enough time for Hayes to make an impact.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAL • Guard • #15
2 months ago
Despite fully participating in shootaround, Reaves will miss a second straight game. Jake LaRavia should remain in the starting unit for another game after contributing 11 points, five rebounds, six assists and three steals against Portland on Monday.
Source: Tim Bontemps
LAL • Guard • #15
2 months ago
Reaves is still questionable, but participating in shootaround is a positive sign for his potential availability. He sat out on Monday after playing 38 minutes on Sunday, which allowed Jake LaRavia to start in his place. LaRavia will return to a reserve role if Reaves is back.
Source: Khobi Price
LAL • Forward • #14
2 months ago
Kleber remains out for another game due to an abdominal muscle strain. He’s unlikely to impact fantasy basketball once available, so there’s no need to stash Kleber in an IL+ slot.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAL • Center-Forward • #11
2 months ago
Hayes tweaked his right ankle during Monday’s win over the Trail Blazers, but the probable tag suggests he’ll be available to play. With starting center Deandre Ayton available, however, Hayes is unlikely to get the minutes needed to impact fantasy basketball.
Source: Edwin Garcia
LAL • Guard • #15
2 months ago
Reaves did not play in Monday’s win over the Trail Blazers, but his sore right groin has lingered long enough to get him back onto the injury report. If he remains out, Jake LaRavia will stay in the starting lineup, where he provides added streaming value.
Source: Edwin Garcia
LAL • Forward-Guard • #77
2 months ago
Dončić did not play in Monday’s win over the Trail Blazers, the Lakers’ second game in as many nights. Dalton Knecht, who played 23 minutes against Portland, will return to the bench with Dončić back in action.
Source: Edwin Garcia
LAL • Guard • #8
2 months ago
Smith signed a two-way deal with the Lakers in September after being waived by the Hornets two years after they drafted him in the first round. This was only his third appearance this season, but with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves out on the second night of a back-to-back, Smith was able to take on a larger role, and he took advantage. He came up big late, scoring 10 points in the fourth quarter to help the Lakers win their fourth straight game. He may not play a consistent role when everyone is healthy, but he is worth stashing in dynasty formats.