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LAL • Power Forward • #28
about 17 hours ago
Hachimura recorded one of his best games of January, scoring over 20 points for the first time since early November. The points came from efficient jump shooting and strong contributions from the three-point line. And although Hachimura didn’t make much noise in any other areas of the game, his scoring output on Monday should serve as another encouraging sign that the seventh-year forward has found his rhythm on offense again, having now totaled 40 points over the past two games. His production will be useful for the Lakers going forward, as they look to extend their winning streak to three games on Wednesday against the Cavaliers.
LAL • Small Forward, Power Forward, Point Guard, Center, and Shooting Guard • #23
about 17 hours ago
James played a solid game on Monday. He scored above his season average and was solid on the glass. His assist total was lower than usual, however, which brought down his fantasy production. While James has slowed down some in his 23rd NBA season, he’s still a reliable performer on a nightly basis, with the potential to contribute consistently across most statistical categories.
LAL • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #77
about 17 hours ago
Dončić followed a very strong performance against the Mavericks with another stellar one on Monday. He was outstanding in the win over Chicago, as he led Los Angeles in points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers. The Bulls had no answer for the superstar guard, who picked apart Chicago’s defense in various ways. The cherry on top for fantasy managers who roster Dončić was that he recorded only three turnovers. The Lakers have now put together back-to-back wins and Dončić has been a big reason why.
LAL • Power Forward • #33
1 day ago
LaRavia will shed his questionable tag and play through his left quad contusion. He should remain in the starting lineup, with Rui Hachimura supporting him off the bench and picking up additional minutes if LaRavia is limited.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAL • Power Forward • #33
2 days ago
LaRavia, who’s been a fixture in the starting lineup since the end of December, is dealing with a left quad contusion. If he’s unable to play against the Bulls, that opens the door for Rui Hachimura to start for the first time since going down with a strained calf last month.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAL • Center • #2
3 days ago
The good news for fantasy managers is that Ayton reached double digits in rebounds for the fourth time in his last seven appearances. That should take some of the sting out of the poor shooting. Over his previous two games, Ayton has shot 6-of-21 from the field, so it may be fair to question whether the left eye injury suffered in Denver on Tuesday is still an issue. As long as Ayton can provide increased production as a rebounder, the shooting should not be too much of a problem.
LAL • Small Forward, Power Forward, Point Guard, Center, and Shooting Guard • #23
3 days ago
James filled the stat sheet, so there was some value to be had despite the limited scoring. Since the beginning of the month, he’s only had two games in which he’s failed to score at least 20 points. And over the past two weeks, James has offered top-20 value in eight-cat formats. The Lakers play four games in Week 15 with no back-to-backs, starting with Monday’s game against the Bulls in Chicago.
LAL • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #77
3 days ago
Playing in Dallas for the second time since being traded last January, Dončić helped lead the Lakers’ comeback. He finished two rebounds shy of a triple-double, and a charge taken on Naji Marshall with just under 42 seconds remaining sealed the game. Over the past two weeks, Dončić has been the top-ranked player in eight-cat formats. The Lakers continue their road trip in Chicago on Monday, the first of four games they’ll play in Week 15.
LAL • Power Forward • #28
5 days ago
Since making his return from a strained calf on January 13, Hachimura’s playing time has increased steadily. Thursday’s game was the second straight in which he logged 28 minutes, and the Lakers’ forward was solid. The question now is whether Hachimura is locked into the reserve role or will he reclaim his place in the starting lineup. Jake LaRavia (7/5/1/3/4 with two three-pointers) was highly productive as a defender on Thursday, but he only played 22 minutes as the starter. That’s something to be mindful of as the Lakers move forward.
LAL • Small Forward, Power Forward, Point Guard, Center, and Shooting Guard • #23
5 days ago
While Thursday’s production may have been pedestrian by James’ lofty standards, his fantasy value is approaching the level many fantasy managers expected it to be before the season began. A top-30 player in eight-cat formats over the past two weeks, LeBron’s season-long value is rapidly approaching his Yahoo! ADP (36). As long as he remains healthy, getting back to that level should not be too much of a challenge for the 41-year-old.
LAL • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #77
5 days ago
While Dončić was more efficient than his counterpart, James Harden, it was the Clippers’ point guard who left Intuit Dome with the victory. However, fantasy managers don’t have to worry about team results, so this was a great night to roster Dončić. In addition to posting his 21st double-double of the season, the Lakers guard committed just one turnover, the third time this season he’s had that few in a game. The Lakers continue their road trip on Saturday in Dallas, which is their final game of Week 14.
LAL • Shooting Guard • #15
5 days ago
Reaves has been out since suffering a Grade 2 left calf strain during a Christmas Day loss to the Rockets. According to Redick, the Lakers guard has “looked like Austin” in the 3-on-3 sessions, and “stay ready” games (5-on-5) should be happening soon. Marcus Smart will continue to start with Reaves out, but he offered limited streaming value in that role.
Source: Khobi Price
LAL • Center • #2
6 days ago
Ayton did not return for the second half of Tuesday’s win over the Nuggets after getting poked in his left eye, resulting in more minutes for Jaxson Hayes. With Ayton absent from the injury report for Thursday, the Lakers will be able to count on their usual rotation at the center position.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAL • Small Forward, Power Forward, Point Guard, Center, and Shooting Guard • #23
7 days ago
James got going in the third quarter of Tuesday’s game, shooting 4-of-6 from the field. However, while the final stat line was solid, there were a few issues. LeBron didn’t shoot well from the foul line, and he was responsible for six of the Lakers’ 12 turnovers. Over the past two weeks, he has provided first-round value in eight-cat formats and second-round value in nine-cat, continuing his ascent up the fantasy rankings.
LAL • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #77
7 days ago
Dončić and the Lakers pulled off one of their best wins of the season, coming back from 14 down to beat the Nuggets in Denver. He finished with the 52nd 30-point triple-double of his NBA regular season career, moving into second place on the all-time list behind Oscar Robertson. Dončić was efficient, shooting over 50 percent from the field and committing just three turnovers, making this a great night to have him on a fantasy roster.
LAL • Center • #2
7 days ago
Ayton was poked in his left eye during the latter stages of the second quarter and was not on the floor to begin the third. He’s since been ruled out for the rest of the night. Jaxson Hayes has handled most of the minutes at the center position in the second half, with Drew Timme serving as the backup.
Source: Jovan Buha
LAL • Shooting Guard • #15
7 days ago
Tuesday’s game against the Nuggets is the first of eight straight away games the Lakers will play. While Redick did not provide an exact date for Reaves’ return, he said that the guard is “progressing well” and should return during the road trip. Marcus Smart has been the replacement in the starting lineup, but he’s only worth streaming consideration in deeper leagues.
Source: Dave McMenamin
LAL • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #77
8 days ago
Next month’s All-Star Game will consist of three teams, two representing the United States and one representing the rest of the world. Dončić, who was the leading vote-getter in the Western Conference, Jokić, Gilgeous-Alexander and Wembanyama will be starters for the international team, with Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo joining them. Curry will be a starter for one of the two United States teams, with Jalen Brunson, Cade Cunningham, Tyrese Maxey and Jaylen Brown receiving the nod from the East.
Source: NBA
LAL • Small Forward, Power Forward, Point Guard, Center, and Shooting Guard • #23
9 days ago
After playing 32 minutes in Saturday’s loss to the Trail Blazers, James logged 32 more on Sunday. It says a lot for the 41-year-old that he was able to play in all five of the Lakers’ Week 13 games, providing consistent fantasy value to managers who have him rostered. Over the past two weeks, James has offered top-5 per-game value in eight-cat formats according to Basketball Monster. The Lakers play three games in Week 14 without a back-to-back, which should get James a little more rest after a busy Week 13.
LAL • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #77
9 days ago
Dončić was back in the Lakers’ lineup after missing Saturday’s loss to the Trail Blazers. While efficiency was a concern, as evidenced by the poor field-goal percentage and four turnovers, that’s the norm when it comes to Dončić’s fantasy value. However, a relatively inefficient Dončić is better than not having him at all. The Lakers play three games in Week 14 with no back-to-backs, which should bode well for Luka’s availability.
LAL • Center • #2
9 days ago
Held out of Saturday’s loss to the Trail Blazers with a knee injury, Ayton had one of his best games of the season on Sunday. He didn’t miss a shot from the field, with the only misfire coming at the foul line, and Ayton was active as a rebounder and defender. He’s recorded three double-doubles in his last four outings, grabbing at least 13 boards in each. An engaged Ayton makes the Lakers a better basketball team and satisfies fantasy managers, too. The Lakers hit the road for an eight-game trip, with three games during Week 14.
LAL • Center • #2
9 days ago
The Lakers have Dončić and Ayton back in the fold after both missed Saturday’s loss to the Trail Blazers. As a result of those returns, Gabe Vincent and Maxi Kleber will be relegated to the bench. In Kleber’s case, he may fall out of the rotation entirely.
Source: Los Angeles Lakers
LAL • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #77
9 days ago
Dončić is good to go after sitting out Saturday’s loss to the Trail Blazers. His return pushes Gabe Vincent to the bench and will take some of the weight off of LeBron James’ shoulders.
Source: Law Murray
LAL • Small Forward, Power Forward, Point Guard, Center, and Shooting Guard • #23
9 days ago
Counting Sunday, the Lakers will have played five games in seven days, and James has been available for all of them. How heavy a workload he’ll have to carry on Sunday depends on Luka Dončić, who’s a game-time decision after missing Saturday’s loss to the Trail Blazers.
Source: Daniel Starkand
LAL • Small Forward, Power Forward, Point Guard, Center, and Shooting Guard • #23
9 days ago
James played 32 minutes in Saturday’s loss to the Trail Blazers, a game in which the Lakers were without Luka Dončić, Deandre Ayton and Austin Reaves, to name three of the absentees. If James can’t play, the Lakers will be in a challenging spot, especially if Dončić remains out.
Source: Daniel Starkand
LAL • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #77
9 days ago
Dončić did not play in Saturday’s loss to the Trail Blazers, which prompted Gabe Vincent to move into the starting lineup. Vincent scored three points on 1-of-6 shooting against Portland, and there’s no need to consider streaming him if Dončić remains out.
Source: Daniel Starkand
LAL • Center • #2
9 days ago
While Ayton has missed only one game due to injury, Hayes has missed the last three. With both available for Sunday’s game, Maxi Kleber and Drew Timme will likely fall out of the rotation entirely. Ayton should be rostered in standard leagues already, but there isn’t much to gain from rostering Hayes.
Source: Daniel Starkand
LAL • Power Forward • #
10 days ago
With Deandre Ayton and Jaxson Hayes out due to injury, there were going to be opportunities for Timme to contribute. He didn’t start, as Maxi Kleber (11/5/1/1 with one three-pointer) received the nod, but that didn’t keep the third-year forward from having a career night. Timme recorded his first 20-point game as a pro, shooting 75 percent from the field. If Ayton and Hayes can’t play on Sunday against the Raptors, Timme will be worth considering in deep leagues.
LAL • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #36
10 days ago
Smart limped off the court during the fourth quarter, heading to the locker room briefly before returning to the bench. He had an excellent night before the lower-body injury, with the 25 points being a season-high. There was no announcement from the Lakers regarding Smart’s injury, which may bode well for his availability for Sunday’s game against the Raptors. And if Luka Dončić (groin) can’t play, Smart will be worth streaming.
LAL • Small Forward, Power Forward, Point Guard, Center, and Shooting Guard • #23
10 days ago
With no Luka Dončić in the lineup, the Lakers had to rely on James more than they would prefer to in Portland. While he kept turnovers in check, committing only four, the added responsibility made it more challenging for James to get going offensively. He still finished with a complete stat line, and the field-goal percentage was the only issue. The question now is whether LeBron will be available for Sunday’s game against the Raptors.