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LAL • Forward-Guard • #77
about 1 month ago
Dončić had another excellent game, his second since missing two games to be present for the birth of his second child. The 26-year-old point guard dropped 35 points against the Spurs after recording his second triple-double of the season against the 76ers on Sunday. He’s been an elite fantasy option in recent weeks.
LAL • Forward • #23
about 1 month ago
James, coming off a 29-point performance in a win over the 76ers on Sunday, was just as good but in different ways against the Spurs Wednesday. The 40-year-old was just two assists shy of a triple-double with 19 points, 15 rebounds and eight assists. After an eight-point performance against the Raptors last Thursday, LeBron turned back the clock as we’ve seen him do countless times over the course of his career.
LAL • Forward • #14
about 1 month ago
Kleber was initially listed as questionable with a back injury. The 33-year-old power forward is set to miss the contest, but his absence doesn’t significantly impact fantasy basketball.
TOR • Forward • #3
about 1 month ago
Ingram starred for Toronto, but it wasn’t enough to get the win. This was his second straight 30-point game and his third of the season. Ingram has bounced back after a disappointing 2024-25 campaign in which he only played 18 games. His tenure in New Orleans was limited by injuries, but his start as a Raptor has them in the playoff race. He’ll remain an offensive star for them, which will continue to lead to strong fantasy contributions.
TOR • Guard • #14
about 1 month ago
Walter had been starting with RJ Barrett (knee) sidelined, but he was replaced by Ochai Agbaji for this game. However, he fared much better as a reserve than Agbaji did as a starter. Walter still isn’t worth rostering in standard leagues, but he made his case to return to the starting lineup. It’s unclear if that will happen, and even if it does, Walter should be left on the waiver wire.
TOR • Guard • #23
about 1 month ago
With Immanuel Quickley (illness) sidelined, Shead got the starting nod for the first time this season. In the increased opportunity, Shead was able to set a new season high for scoring and reached eight assists for the fifth time this season. Shead is more than capable of making an impact in fantasy basketball when he gets the chance to start, but it is unlikely that Quickley remains sidelined until Monday’s game against the Heat.
LAL • Forward • #14
about 1 month ago
Kleber’s role has been minimal when the rest of the roster is healthy, which is the case for Wednesday’s game. His absence won’t have much of an impact on the rest of the rotation.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAL • Guard • #36
about 1 month ago
Following a six-game absence, Smart will return to the lineup for Wednesday’s NBA Cup quarterfinal game. Smart had previously said he planned to play in this game, so this lines up. He’ll play a large reserve role, though that won’t be enough time for him to make much of an impact in fantasy basketball. However, with only two games being played that day, he is at least worth consideration.
Source: NBA Injury Report
TOR • Guard • #23
about 1 month ago
Shead will start for the first time this season in place of Immanuel Quickley, who is sidelined with an illness. Agbaji, who scored a season-high 11 points off the bench on Sunday, will replace Ja’Kobe Walter in the starting lineup. Walter had been starting in place of RJ Barrett, so Agbaji could maintain that role moving forward.
Source: Josh Lewenberg
TOR • Forward • #77
about 1 month ago
As expected, Battle will miss a second straight game. He hasn’t played a large role this year, so his minutes will likely be divided up between Sandro Mamukelashvili and Collin Murray-Boyles off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
TOR • Guard • #23
about 1 month ago
Shead will be good to go despite the initial questionable tag. With Immanuel Quickley (illness) sidelined, Shead will have a chance to start in his place at point guard, though he should see a massive bump in minutes regardless.
Source: Josh Lewenberg
TOR • Guard • #5
about 1 month ago
Quickley was able to play through an illness on Sunday, but it will keep him on the sidelines against New York in the quarterfinals of the NBA Cup, Jamal Shead, who is available after being listed as questionable with a quad injury, should start in his stead.
Source: Josh Lewenberg
LAL • Guard • #36
about 1 month ago
“Back is feeling good. Felt good in practice today ... I’m gonna give it a shot tomorrow and see how it feels,” said Smart. The veteran guard should be considered probable for Wednesday’s tilt with the Spurs after missing the Lakers’ last six games.
Source: Mike Trudell
TOR • Guard • #5
about 1 month ago
Quickley is a late addition to Tuesday’s injury report, but he played through the illness on Sunday and logged 30 minutes. With Jamal Shead (quad) also questionable, more minutes could be available for Ja’Kobe Walter and Gradey Dick if Quickley is forced to sit out Tuesday’s NBA Cup quarterfinal matchup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
TOR • Guard • #23
about 1 month ago
Shead, who played 22 minutes off the bench in Sunday’s loss to the Celtics, is dealing with a quad contusion. While Shead’s availability won’t impact Immanuel Quickley’s status as the starting point guard, the Raptors may need to look to Scottie Barnes to handle more playmaking responsibilities when Quickley is not in the game. Also, Ja’Kobe Walter may see his minutes increase if Shead can’t play. He logged 12 minutes on Sunday despite once again replacing RJ Barrett in the starting lineup.
Source: Esfandiar Baraheni
TOR • Forward • #77
about 1 month ago
Battle did not play in Sunday’s loss to the Celtics and appears likely to remain out for Tuesday’s NBA Cup quarterfinal. His absence does not directly impact fantasy basketball, but it will mean that the Raptors rely even more on Sandro Mamukelashvili and Collin Murray-Boyles off the bench.
Source: Esfandiar Baraheni
TOR • Forward-Guard • #9
about 2 months ago
Barrett will miss at least at least two more games, including Tuesday’s NBA Cup matchup with Miami. Barrett has been progressing and received a PRP injection to help his knee. Ja’Kobe Walter will continue to start in his place, though Jamal Shead started in his stead to open the second half of Toronto’s last game. That may or may not continue.
Source: Josh Lewenberg
LAL • Forward • #28
about 2 months ago
Hachimura’s 17 points were the most he’s scored in a game since November 10, when he dropped 21 in a win over the Hornets. While he is playing good minutes, averaging just over 33 per game, playing in a lineup headlined by Luka Dončić, LeBron James and Austin Reaves limits Rui’s fantasy ceiling and floor. He’s ranked just inside the top-200 in eight- and nine-cat formats, which explains why Hachimura is rostered in 19 percent of Yahoo! leagues.
LAL • Center • #2
about 2 months ago
With the Lakers’ “big three” of Luka Dončić, LeBron James and Austin Reaves available, Ayton’s scoring opportunities were bound to take a hit. The seven field-goal attempts were the fewest for the 7-footer in a game that he’s played at least 25 minutes since a November 12 loss to the Thunder. But he made all of them, in his most accurate performance of the season. Add in the rebounds, and Ayton finished with his ninth double-double of the season.
LAL • Forward • #23
about 2 months ago
Despite a rough start to the week, rumors of LeBron’s demise may have been greatly exaggerated. Back in the lineup after sitting out Friday’s loss to the Celtics, the 40-year-old picked up the slack for the Lakers in crunch time. James shot 5-of-6 from the field in the fourth quarter, including two three-pointers in crunch time that helped the Lakers end their road trip on a high note. With the NBA Cup knockout stages resulting in lighter schedules for the entire league, LeBron and the Lakers will receive some welcome rest, even if they advance to the semifinals with a win over the Spurs on Wednesday.
Source: Law Murray
LAL • Forward-Guard • #77
about 2 months ago
Back with the Lakers after missing two games to be present for the birth of his second child, Dončić made up for lost time by recording his second triple-double of the season. Over the past two weeks, only Nikola Jokić has provided greater fantasy value than Dončić, whose season-long production places him third in eight-cat formats. The Lakers return home to host San Antonio in an NBA Cup quarterfinal contest on Wednesday, with the winner advancing to the semifinals on Saturday in Las Vegas.
LAL • Forward-Guard • #77
about 2 months ago
Dončić has rejoined the team after missing two games for personal reasons, while James is back in the lineup after not playing in Friday’s loss to the Celtics. Their returns mean that Gabe Vincent and Jake LaRavia head back to the bench, with the latter offering a higher fantasy ceiling when used in a reserve role.
Source: Los Angeles Lakers
TOR • Guard • #5
about 2 months ago
Due to an illness, Quickley was not cleared to play until a little over an hour before tipoff. He looked to be under the weather, and dealing with the Celtics’ perimeter defenders didn’t help matters, either. The hope is that Quickley will be at full strength for Tuesday’s NBA Cup quarterfinal matchup with the Knicks.
TOR • Forward-Guard • #4
about 2 months ago
Finishing two assists shy of a triple-double, Barnes recorded his 12th double-double of the season on Sunday. He continues to provide first-round value in 12-team, nine-cat formats while sitting a few spots outside of that threshold in eight-cat. Boosting Barnes’ fantasy value is the fact that he has not missed a game this season. He’ll look to help the Raptors advance to the NBA Cup semifinals in Las Vegas when they host the Knicks on Tuesday.
TOR • Forward • #3
about 2 months ago
Coming off of his worst offensive performance of the season in Friday’s loss to the Hornets, Ingram bounced back nicely on Sunday. He recorded his second 30-point game of the season and shot 55 percent from the field. While Ingram didn’t record any defensive stats, that isn’t a departure from the norm for him. He’s been consistently productive on offense and remained available, which has been great for him, the Raptors and fantasy managers. Toronto will play at least one game in Week 8, hosting the Knicks in an NBA Cup quarterfinal on Tuesday.
LAL • Forward • #23
about 2 months ago
James is good to go after sitting out Friday’s loss to the Celtics, which was the Lakers’ second game in as many nights. His return means that Jake LaRavia will come off the bench, lowering his fantasy ceiling.
Source: Ryan Ward
LAL • Forward • #23
about 2 months ago
Initially questionable after sitting out Friday’s loss to the Celtics, James is on track to play Sunday evening. His return would bounce Jake LaRavia to the bench, where he offers limited fantasy value.
Source: Trevor Lane
TOR • Guard • #5
about 2 months ago
Initially questionable for Sunday’s game, Quickley made it through his pregame routine without incident and will play. He will occupy his usual place in the starting lineup, with Jamal Shead serving as the backup.
Source: Josh Lewenberg
TOR • Forward • #77
about 2 months ago
Injured during Friday’s loss to the Hornets, Battle was initially doubtful for Sunday’s game. While his absence does not affect fantasy basketball, it should result in more playing time for players already in the rotation such as Sandro Mamukelashvili and Collin Murray-Boyles.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAL • Forward • #23
about 2 months ago
James did not play in Friday’s loss to the Celtics, which was the Lakers’ second game in as many nights. The fact that he remains on the injury report is somewhat concerning, but James does have a chance of playing. If he can’t, Jake LaRavia will stay in the starting lineup and is worth streaming in deep leagues.
Source: Ryan Ward
LAL • Guard • #36
about 2 months ago
Smart will miss a sixth straight game as he continues to deal with a strained left lumbar muscle. While his absence does not affect fantasy basketball, it means Gabe Vincent will continue to play solid minutes, even with Luka Dončić (personal) available.
Source: Ryan Ward
TOR • Guard • #5
about 2 months ago
Quickley has yet to miss a game this season, but there’s a chance that could change on Sunday. If he’s unable to play, the Raptors will most likely turn to Jamal Shead to fill the void. He would be worth streaming in deep leagues if allowed to start. Also, Brandon Ingram and Scottie Barnes may be asked to take on more playmaking responsibilities.
Source: Esfandiar Baraheni
TOR • Forward • #77
about 2 months ago
Battle injured his ankle during Friday’s loss to the Hornets. His absence would not impact fantasy basketball, but it would likely mean a few more minutes for fellow reserves Sandro Mamukelashvili and Collin Murray-Boyles.
Source: Esfandiar Baraheni
TOR • Forward-Guard • #9
about 2 months ago
Barrett has missed Toronto’s last seven games with a sprained right knee, and Sunday’s contest will push that unfortunate streak to eight. Ja’Kobe Walter has been the replacement in the starting lineup, but his production has not been consistent enough to merit streaming. Leave him on the waiver wire.
Source: Esfandiar Baraheni
LAL • Forward-Guard • #77
about 2 months ago
Dončić missed the first two games of the Lakers’ road trip, as he was in Slovenia to witness the birth of his second child. His return to the team means that Gabe Vincent will head back to the bench, where he offers limited fantasy value at best.
Source: Dan Woike
TOR • Forward • #3
about 2 months ago
Ingram’s worst game of the season represented Toronto’s struggles in this game. He scored less than 10 points for the first time this season, and they’ve now lost four of their last five games, including twice to the Hornets. Ingram is in a slight shooting slump, which can help explain the lack of recent team success. He’ll look to get back on track against the Celtics on Sunday.
TOR • Guard • #23
about 2 months ago
Ja’Kobe Walter has been starting in place of RJ Barrett (knee), but Shead replaced him to start the second half against Charlotte. That wasn’t enough to get a win, but the Raptors outscored the Hornets by three points during Shead’s time on the floor, which is impressive in a 25-point loss. It’s unclear if Shead will remain a starter against the Celtics on Sunday, but he will hold streaming appeal if he does.
TOR • Guard • #5
about 2 months ago
Quickley was the lone bright spot in an ugly loss for Toronto. He accounted for over one-third of the Raptors’ points in this game, which marked a new season high for him. It was a wasted performance for him, and Toronto has now dropped four of their last five games since their nine-game win streak ended. Quickley will look to stay hot against the Celtics on Sunday.
LAL • Forward • #33
about 2 months ago
LaRavia returned to the starting lineup with LeBron James (sciatica) sidelined for the second night of the Lakers’ back-to-back. LaRavia has been effective in previous starts this season, but he wasn’t able to contribute much during his 21 minutes in this game. LeBron should be back to take on the 76ers on Sunday, so LaRavia will return to the bench, which will eliminate the streaming value he held.
TOR • Forward • #77
about 2 months ago
The injury happened when Battle landed on the foot of a Hornets player after contesting a shot in the early stages of the fourth quarter on Friday. He was replaced in the lineup by Jakob Poeltl before being ruled out. Battle’s next chance to take the floor will be on Sunday when the Raptors face the Celtics.
Source: Kayla Grey
LAL • Guard • #7
about 2 months ago
With Luka Dončić (personal) still sidelined, Vincent remained in the starting lineup for one more game. He was much better in this one and ended up scoring in double figures for the first time this season. Lakers coach JJ Redick said before the game that Luka should be back soon, and Sunday’s game against the 76ers is a possibility. If he returns, Vincent will head to playing a reserve role, but even if he gets another start, he can’t be relied on to repeat this performance.
Source: Mike Trudell
LAL • Guard • #15
about 2 months ago
With both LeBron James (sciatica) and Luka Dončić (personal) sidelined, Reaves was the star of the show. That also meant he was the focal point for the Celtics defense to key in on. He started slow, but he was able to finish with a strong, efficient scoring night. Reaves has reached a new level this season, and it has led to a ton of monster performances like this one. He’ll look to stay hot against the 76ers on Sunday, even if LeBron and Luka are back.
LAL • Forward • #33
about 2 months ago
With LeBron James unavailable for the second leg of this back-to-back, LaRavia will return to the starting lineup. LaRavia is averaging 11.0 points, 6.0 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.2 triples across six starts this season.
Source: Dave McMenamin
LAL • Forward • #23
about 2 months ago
As expected, James will sit out the second leg of this back-to-back for the Lakers. Jake LaRavia, who played 28 minutes off the bench on Thursday, should start in place of LeBron. Austin Reaves should be in for a big night with LeBron and Luka Dončić (personal) both sidelined.
Source: Brad Turner
TOR • Guard • #30
about 2 months ago
Agbaji missed Thursday’s game against the Lakers for personal reasons and will miss Friday’s game against the Hornets as well. Without the 25-year-old guard, AJ Lawson could pick up additional minutes.
LAL • Guard • #36
about 2 months ago
Smart has missed the last four games with a back injury. He’ll continue to sit out as he manages the injury. Lakers coach JJ Redick told reporters earlier this week that he expected Smart back soon, but he’s missed two games since that quote and remains without a clear timetable to return.
LAL • Forward-Guard • #77
about 2 months ago
Dončić is still away from the team for personal reasons after missing Thursday’s game against Toronto. Without the 26-year-old point guard, Gabe Vincent should remain in the starting lineup. Austin Reaves will get a nice usage bump without Dončić as well.
LAL • Forward • #23
about 2 months ago
Lebron finished with just eight points in the win over the Raptors on Thursday, snapping a streak of 1,297 games where he scored at least 10 points. Now the 40-year-old small forward is doubtful with a foot injury for Friday’s game against the Celtics. Gabe Vincent could move into the starting lineup if James is out, but isn’t worth rostering.
TOR • Guard • #14
about 2 months ago
While Walter entered Thursday having started four of Toronto’s previous five games due to RJ Barrett’s knee injury, he hadn’t taken advantage of the opportunity. The one double-digit scoring effort in that run occurred in the game that the second-year guard did not start, and he averaged 6.6 points on 36.4 percent shooting. There were no such issues for Walter against the Lakers, as he tallied a season-high point total. One game doesn’t make Walter trustworthy in most fantasy leagues, but Thursday was a step in the right direction.
TOR • Forward • #3
about 2 months ago
Ingram had a difficult night from beyond the arc, missing all five of his three-point attempts in the 123-120 defeat. However, he shot well over 50 percent from two, preserving the overall field-goal percentage, and the rebounds and assists were also helpful to fantasy managers. With Ingram not providing consistently good value in the defensive categories or assists, his margin for error is relatively slim when discussing fantasy value. As a result, he’s slipped outside the top-75 in eight-cat formats after a promising start to the season.
TOR • Forward-Guard • #4
about 2 months ago
Barnes and the Raptors didn’t get the victory on Thursday, but he provided fantasy managers with another exquisite stat line. The forward/guard finished one assist shy of his first triple-double of the season, and he did so on excellent percentages. Over the past two weeks, Barnes has provided top-10 per-game value in eight-cat formats, slightly better than his season-long production. While it’s still early, he’s trending toward making the second All-Star Game appearance of his career.
LAL • Center • #2
about 2 months ago
After a solid showing in Monday’s loss to the Suns, Ayton began the Lakers’ road trip with a quality performance against the Raptors. He’s grabbed at least eight rebounds in four straight and seven of his last eight games while averaging 16.3 points and 1.4 blocks per game. There were certainly questions regarding Ayton’s fit with the Lakers before the season began, but he’s answered the call thus far. And fantasy managers have benefited.
LAL • Forward • #23
about 2 months ago
From January 6, 2007, through December 1, 2025, LeBron had scored at least 10 points in 1,297 consecutive games. After being held to 10 points in Monday’s loss to the Suns, the streak came to an end in Toronto. And it wasn’t for a lack of trying, as only Austin Reaves attempted more shots among the Lakers who saw action. However, give James credit for not forcing the issue on the possession, instead finding Rui Hachimura (12/3/0/1 with two three-pointers) in the corner for the game-winning triple as time expired. LeBron will look to snap out of his funk when the Lakers visit the Celtics on Friday.
Source: NBA
LAL • Guard • #15
about 2 months ago
With Luka Dončić (personal) away from the team and LeBron James struggling with his shot, the Lakers once again looked to Reaves to lead the way offensively. As has been the case many times this season, he answered the call in Toronto. Having scored at least 30 points in four of his last five appearances, Reaves surpassed 40 for the third time this season. He continues to provide first-round fantasy value and has shown no signs of slowing down. For that reason, the “sell-high” window for Reaves should be closed, if it wasn’t already.
TOR • Forward-Center • #54
about 2 months ago
Due to lower back injury management, starting center Jakob Poeltl will not play on Thursday. He’s been replaced in the lineup by Mamukelashvili, who is worth rostering in deep leagues even when Poeltl is available. Collin Murray-Boyles will also have added fantasy value, but Mamu is the preferred option.
Source: Trevor Lane
LAL • Guard • #7
about 2 months ago
The Lakers won’t have Luka Dončić for Thursday’s game, as he is away from the team for personal reasons. Vincent slides into the starting lineup, and while he offers limited streaming value, he’s worth a look for Thursday’s five-game slate. Dončić’s absence will also mean increased usage for LeBron, who struggled to keep his double-digit points streak alive in Monday’s loss to the Suns.
Source: Trevor Lane
TOR • Guard • #30
about 2 months ago
No word has been given on why Agbaji will be sidelined. However, the Raptors will have AJ Lawson back on Thursday, and he can step into a few more minutes.
Source: Blake Murphy
LAL • Forward-Guard • #77
about 2 months ago
Dončić is away from the Lakers for personal reasons, and Thursday’s game is the first of three that they’ll play on their upcoming road trip. What his absence means for games against Boston and Philadelphia is unknown, but it leaves a massive hole in the Lakers’ lineup. LeBron James and Austin Reaves will see their usage rates increase, which is especially important for the former, given his production in Monday’s loss to the Suns. As for the spot in the starting lineup, Gabe Vincent is the most likely replacement.
Source: Marc Stein
LAL • Guard • #36
about 2 months ago
Smart has missed the last three games with a lower back injury. The 31-year-old shooting guard will sit out again Thursday for injury management reasons. Gabe Vincent could see extra minutes with Smart out, but won’t be viable in fantasy basketball.
Source: Mark Medina
TOR • Center • #19
about 2 months ago
Thursday’s game is the first of two in as many nights for the Raptors, who host the Hornets on Friday. Poeltl’s absence opens up a spot in the starting lineup, and this may be a spot where Sandro Mamukelashvili or Collin Murray-Boyles starts. While Jamison Battle was the choice for Sunday’s loss to the Knicks, the Lakers’ Deandre Ayton spends more time around the basket than New York’s Karl-Anthony Towns.
Source: Josh Lewenberg