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42-30|L10: 7-3
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LAL • Center • #11
about 12 hours ago
Hayes has missed the Lakers’ last two games with a back injury, resulting in more minutes for starting center Deandre Ayton. Jarred Vanderbilt and Drew Timme spent some time on the floor as the backup center, but neither played enough to affect fantasy basketball.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAL • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #36
about 12 hours ago
Smart is back after sitting out Thursday’s win over the Bulls with a hip injury. His return will likely push Rui Hachimura to the bench, as LeBron James returned from a foot injury the last time out.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIA • Forward • #22
about 14 hours ago
Wiggins has missed Miami’s last four games with a toe injury, and Saturday’s game will be the fifth. While Myron Gardner had been the replacement in the starting lineup, Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra called on Kel’el Ware to fill the void in Thursday’s win over the Bucks.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIA • Guard • #24
about 14 hours ago
While Herro has missed Miami’s last two games, Powell has been absent for the last seven. For Thursday’s win over the Bucks, the Heat called on Kasparas Jakučionis and Pelle Larsson to move into the starting lineup, with the former scoring 18 points. If Powell and Herro play, Jakučionis and Larsson will come off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAL • Center • #2
1 day ago
Ayton was one of several Lakers starters to produce big numbers against Chicago on Thursday. In the win, he finished third on the team in scoring and was one of two players to log double-digit rebounds before finishing with a second straight double-double. Ayton has had his least productive season as a pro to this point, but perhaps he is finding his way down the stretch of the season. He’ll have a chance to log a third consecutive double-double on Saturday against the Nuggets.
LAL • Shooting Guard • #15
1 day ago
Reaves was part of a Lakers backcourt that combined for 81 points, 13 three-pointers, and 16 assists on Thursday. Alongside Luka Dončić, he impressed in his 39 minutes of action, securing a second straight 30-point game. The fifth-year guard has enjoyed a career-best season so far and should remain a reliable option and one of the best guards for fantasy managers as the fantasy playoffs inch closer.
LAL • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #77
1 day ago
Dončić was spectacular on Thursday against the Bulls. In the win, he dominated from beyond the arc before logging his first 50-point game as a Los Angeles Laker. He was one of two Lakers to reach double-figures in rebounds, and he finished one assist shy of a triple-double. The Lakers have now won four straight games and are the current No. 3 seed in the Western Conference standings. Fantasy managers should expect Dončić to have a similar workload the rest of the way as L.A. tries to avoid the Play-In Tournament.
Source: Melissa Rohlin
MIA • • #
1 day ago
Jakučionis started a second straight game with Tyler Herro (quad) sidelined, and this outing was far more productive than the first. He set a new career high for rebounds and had one of his most effective scoring nights of the season. Jakučionis clearly has plenty of talent and is only 19 years old, making him a valuable asset in dynasty leagues. However, his lack of consistent minutes makes him a difficult player to roster in standard leagues.
MIA • Guard • #9
1 day ago
The second-year guard has been a starter for most of the season for Miami, but he hasn’t been a consistent fantasy contributor. However, he was productive in this game and ended up setting a new career high for scoring while still contributing in other categories. The former second-round pick should continue to play big minutes, but he won’t offer enough in the box score to be worth rostering in most formats.
MIA • Center-Forward • #13
1 day ago
Well, it wasn’t exactly an encore. Two days after finishing with 83 points, the second-most in a game in NBA history, Adebayo struggled from the floor and finished with a quarter of his total points from the win over the Wizards. Though he was able to get to the free throw line at a decent rate, he wasn’t able to replicate his 43 attempts from Tuesday’s game. He was still able to extend his streak of 20 point games to eight in a row.
LAL • Small Forward, Power Forward, Point Guard, Center, and Shooting Guard • #23
1 day ago
LeBron is back in the Lakers’ starting lineup after a three-game absence, but Marcus Smart is out with a hip contusion. As a result, Hachimura will remain in the starting five, ensuring that his short-term fantasy value does not take too much of a hit.
Source: NBA Lineups
LAL • Small Forward, Power Forward, Point Guard, Center, and Shooting Guard • #23
1 day ago
LeBron will make his return after missing three straight games with multiple lower body injuries. His return will push Rui Hachimura back to the bench as they look to keep their three-game winning streak alive.
Source: Dan Woike
MIA • Center • #7
1 day ago
Ware is back after missing Tuesday’s rout of the Wizards, and he’s been moved into the starting lineup. As a result, Myron Gardner will come off the bench. That’s the lone change to the Heat starting lineup.
Source: Miami Heat
MIA • Guard • #14
1 day ago
Herro will miss a second straight game with a quad injury, meaning that Kasparas Jakučionis will remain in the starting lineup. The rookie has not done enough in prior opportunities to merit streaming in this spot.
Source: Tim Reynolds
LAL • Power Forward and Center • #14
1 day ago
Kleber will miss a second straight game with a back injury, joining Jaxson Hayes on the sidelines. Jarred Vanderbilt will once again serve as Deandre Ayton’s primary backup, with Drew Timme possibly getting some run as well.
Source: Dan Woike
LAL • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #36
1 day ago
Smart was initially listed as doubtful for this game and has now officially been downgraded to out. Jake LaRavia started when Smart was sidelined earlier this season and could return to that role for this game, which would provide him with upside as a streamer.
Source: Khobi Price
LAL • Center • #11
1 day ago
Initially probable after sitting out Tuesday’s win over the Timberwolves, Hayes will miss a second consecutive game. Jarred Vanderbilt picked up some backup center minutes the last time out, and that will also be the case against the Bulls.
Source: Dan Woike
MIA • Center • #7
2 days ago
Ware missed Tuesday’s record-setting game against the Wizards in which Bam Adebayo scored 83 points. It appears that Ware will return for this one and go back to his role with around 26-30 minutes per game. With Tyler Herro (quad/illness) questionable, Ware could be in for a bit of a bigger usage day if Herro does miss.
LAL • Small Forward, Power Forward, Point Guard, Center, and Shooting Guard • #23
2 days ago
James has missed the Lakers’ last three games, most recently being listed as questionable before it was announced that he would not play against the Timberwolves on Tuesday. If LeBron can play against the Bulls, Rui Hachimuwa will head back to the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAL • Power Forward and Center • #14
2 days ago
Like Jaxson Hayes, Kleber was a late scratch for Tuesday’s win over the Timberwolves. While his return would give the Lakers additional frontcourt depth, Kleber has not done enough to make an impact in fantasy basketball.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAL • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #36
2 days ago
Smart, who took a hard fall during Tuesday’s win over the Timberwolves, is on track to sit out Thursday’s game with a hip contusion. Jake LaRavia, who Smart replaced in the starting lineup earlier this season, could be the replacement. If so, he would be worth streaming in deep leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAL • Center • #11
2 days ago
Hayes was a late scratch for Tuesday’s win over the Timberwolves, with his absence freeing up additional minutes for Jarred Vanderbilt. Vanderbilt would get all of his minutes at the power forward position if Hayes is available on Thursday. Neither player should be rostered in fantasy leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report