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LAL • Forward • #23
about 7 hours 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
LAL • Forward • #23
1 day 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
1 day 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
LAL • Forward-Guard • #77
1 day 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
LAL • Forward • #33
2 days 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.
LAL • Guard • #7
2 days 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
2 days 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
2 days 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
2 days 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
LAL • Guard • #36
2 days 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
2 days 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
2 days 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.
LAL • Center • #2
3 days 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
3 days 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
3 days 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.
LAL • Guard • #7
3 days 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
LAL • Forward-Guard • #77
4 days 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
4 days 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
LAL • Guard • #15
6 days ago
Reaves finished with fewer than 20 points on Monday for just the second time this season. He was efficient both inside and outside the arc, but low volume kept his production down. He also committed five turnovers in his 33 minutes of game action, which was more than the handful of assists he produced. The Suns held several key Lakers in check and ended Los Angeles’ seven-game winning streak. Reaves will have a chance to bounce back on Thursday against the Raptors.
LAL • Forward • #23
6 days ago
James was one of several key Lakers who couldn’t get going on the offensive end on Monday. He took only 10 shots, had his most inefficient shooting performance thus far, and recorded a season-low in points as a result. The versatile forward had little impact in another area of the game — he failed to grab a rebound, only produced a few assists, and didn’t register any stocks for the game. Overall, it was a forgettable performance from both the Lakers and James. He’ll look to turn the page and bounce back against the Raptors on Thursday.
LAL • Forward-Guard • #77
6 days ago
Dončić was the only Laker to score north of 20 points on Monday, as he more than doubled the next highest-scoring teammate, Austin Reaves, who finished with 16 points. He also led the Lakers in rebounding and finished the game one turnover shy of double digits. The extreme positives surely outweigh the negatives from a fantasy standpoint, as the superstar guard continues to put up the best statistical season of his young career. He’ll have a chance to log his eighth 30-point game in a row against the Raptors on Thursday.
LAL • Forward • #23
6 days ago
James (foot) will return from a one-game absence and re-enter the Lakers’ starting lineup as they take on the Suns on the second night of a back-to-back. The Lakers currently hold a 15-4 record and find themselves in second place in the Western Conference. They’ve won seven straight and have a chance to extend their streak to eight games with a win on Monday.
Source: NBA Lineups
LAL • Guard • #36
6 days ago
Redick said it’s “not a long-term thing.” Monday will be a third straight absence for Smart, but he could end up returning by Thursday to take on Toronto, which would cut into Gabe Vincent’s role.
Source: Mike Trudell
LAL • Center • #2
6 days ago
Despite banging knees during the fourth quarter of Sunday’s win over the Pelicans, Ayton is good to go for Sunday’s matchup with the franchise that selected him first overall in the 2018 draft. As a result, Jaxson Hayes will miss out on an opportunity to start and become a deep-league streaming option.
Source: Daniel Starkand
LAL • Forward • #23
6 days ago
James did not play in Sunday’s win over the Pelicans, with Gabe Vincent moving into the starting lineup. Vincent will head to the bench, eliminating what little streaming value he possessed on Sunday.
Source: Daniel Starkand
LAL • Guard • #36
6 days ago
Smart will miss a third straight game with back spasms, freeing up rotation minutes for Gabe Vincent. However, with everyone else available, Vincent is unlikely to get the opportunities needed to impact fantasy basketball.
Source: Daniel Starkand
LAL • Center • #2
7 days ago
Ayton, who missed the Lakers’ November 25 win over the Clippers with a right knee injury, may have aggravated the injury during the fourth quarter of Sunday’s victory. He banged knees with Derik Queen, and while Ayton returned to the game after the first timeout called to get him off the floor, he didn’t last long before needing to ask for a sub. With the Suns hosting the Suns on Monday, this could be a spot where Jaxson Hayes (8/6/2/0/2 in 21 minutes) receives the starting nod, with Ayton getting the night off. However, Ayton did not sound concerned about the injury while in the locker room after the win, which may bode well for his availability for Monday night.
Source: Law Murray
LAL • Guard • #15
7 days ago
Reaves and Luka Dončić combined to score 67 points on Sunday, and they also shot 23-of-26 from the foul line. Reaves has scored 30 points or more in three straight outings, his most consistent run of the season to date. The lone concern in the short term is the Lakers’ schedule, as they play the second game of a back-to-back on Monday and will have another one later in Week 7. Reaves did play both games of the team’s most recent back-to-back, so there may not be a reason for fantasy managers to worry.
LAL • Forward-Guard • #77
7 days ago
The Pelicans could not find an answer for Dončić or Austin Reaves, and that has been the case for many teams this season. The tandem combined to score 67 points, more than shouldering the load as the Lakers played without LeBron James. Dončić has scored at least 33 points in six consecutive games, one reason why he has been the top-ranked player in nine-cat formats over the past two weeks. The Lakers play four games in Week 7, starting with the Suns on Monday, and they’ve got another back-to-back to navigate later in the week.
LAL • Guard • #7
7 days ago
With LeBron James sitting out the first leg of this back-to-back, Vincent will replace him in the starting unit. This is a smaller lineup for the Lakers, but Vincent should be able to supply some triples as a starter.
Source: Dave McMenamin