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Dorian Finney-Smith Dorian Finney-Smith scores 16 points off bench
Tue, Jan 21, 2025, 7:01 PM
Edwin Garcia
Dorian Finney-Smith provided a boost off the bench with 16 points (6-of-8 FGs), two rebounds and four 3-pointers against the Wizards on Tuesday.
Analysis: JJ Redick said before this game that DFS has been managing an ankle injury since he arrived in LA, and they have been keeping an eye on his minutes. However, Redick said that they planned to increase his minutes in this game, and they hope to eventually get him to around 30 minutes per game. He still didn't play a significant role in this game, but he had his highest-scoring game as a Laker. He shouldn't be considered a must-roster player now, but if the minutes continue to trend up, he will be difficult to leave on the waiver wire. |
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LeBron James LeBron James posts triple-double in win Tuesday
Tue, Jan 21, 2025, 6:58 PM
LeBron James recorded a triple-double on Tuesday with 21 points (8-of-18 FGs), 10 rebounds, 13 assists, two steals, one block, two 3-pointers and five turnovers in a 111-88 win over the Wizards.
Analysis: James continues to make history every night. In this game, he became the second 40-year-old to record a triple-double, joining Karl Malone, who did it back in 2003. The Lakers have now won three of their last four games, with LeBron scoring at least 20 points in each of them. He also has had at least eight assists in nine straight games. James is back to being an elite fantasy player despite a poor stretch earlier this season. They have two more games this week, with the Celtics up next on the schedule on Thursday. |
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Anthony Davis Anthony Davis produces 29/16/5/1/4 line vs. WAS
Tue, Jan 21, 2025, 6:54 PM
Anthony Davis led the Lakers with 29 points (14-of-22 FGs), 16 rebounds, five assists, one steal, four blocks and one 3-pointer against Washington on Tuesday.
Analysis: After only scoring 16 points on poor shooting in their last game, Davis returned to his dominant self in this one. This was AD's eighth straight game with multiple blocks, and he continues to be a lock for a double-double every night. The Lakers have two more games this week, with the Celtics coming to town on Thursday before they wrap up the week in Golden State on Saturday. Expect more big nights for Davis as the Lakers take on two of their biggest rivals during the NBA's Rivals Week. |
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LeBron James LeBron James, Anthony Davis available vs. WAS
Tue, Jan 21, 2025, 3:39 PM
Jovan Buha
Anthony Davis (left plantar fasciitis) and LeBron James (left foot injury management) have been upgraded to available for Tuesday's game against the Wizards.
Analysis: Both stars will be available to play once again after a questionable tag. They'll look to help the team bounce back after they lost to the Clippers on Sunday. |
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Anthony Davis Anthony Davis (foot) now probable Tuesday vs. WAS
Tue, Jan 21, 2025, 10:55 AM
Anthony Davis (left plantar fasciitis) has been upgraded to probable for Tuesday's game against the Wizards.
Analysis: Davis was initially listed as questionable with a foot injury, but has since been deemed probable Tuesday against the Wizards. It appears that fantasy managers can expect the 31-year-old power forward to suit up and play without limitations in a good matchup against Washington. |
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Austin Reaves Austin Reaves (knee) off injury report vs. Wizards
Mon, Jan 20, 2025, 2:34 PM
NBA Injury Report
Austin Reaves (left knee) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Tuesday's matchup with Washington.
Analysis: Reaves injured his knee during their loss to the Clippers on Sunday, but it won't keep him out of the lineup against the Wizards. He'll continue to play his normal large role, and he may be in for a big night against a tanking team. |
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Jaxson Hayes Jaxson Hayes (shoulder) questionable vs. Wizards
Mon, Jan 20, 2025, 2:13 PM
Jovan Buha
Jaxson Hayes (right shoulder soreness) is questionable to play against Washington on Tuesday.
Analysis: Both Anthony Davis and Hayes are questionable, and Hayes got the start on Friday when AD was sidelined. Hayes will likely start again if AD misses this game, though if they're both sidelined, Trey Jemison and Christian Koloko will step into larger roles. |
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Anthony Davis Anthony Davis (foot) questionable vs. Washington
Mon, Jan 20, 2025, 2:09 PM
Jovan Buha
Anthony Davis (left plantar fasciitis) is questionable to play against the Wizards on Tuesday.
Analysis: AD was able to play against the Clippers on Sunday after missing Friday's game against the Nets. Jaxson Hayes started in his place on Friday, but he is questionable as well. If they're both sidelined, Trey Jemison and Christian Koloko should take on larger workloads. |
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LeBron James LeBron James (foot) probable Tuesday vs. Wizards
Mon, Jan 20, 2025, 2:07 PM
Trevor Lane
LeBron James (left foot injury management) is probable for Tuesday's game against Washington.
Analysis: James is back on the injury report, but the probable tag suggests he will play. He's only missed three games this season, the most recent being on December 28. |
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Rui Hachimura Rui Hachimura tallies 19 points, seven rebounds
Sun, Jan 19, 2025, 5:30 PM
Rui Hachimura finished Sunday's loss to the Clippers with 19 points (9-of-14 FGs, 0-of-1 FTs), seven rebounds, one assist, and one 3-pointer in 33 minutes.
Analysis: Things appear to be turning around for Hachimura, who recently endured a six-game stretch in which he averaged 9.0 points per game. After scoring 23 points in Wednesday's win over the Heat, he dropped in another 19 on efficient shooting against the Clippers. Rostered in 46% of Yahoo leagues, Hachimura has provided 11th-round value in 9-cat formats over the past two weeks. The Lakers play three games during Week 13. |
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Austin Reaves Austin Reaves tweaks knee during loss to Clippers
Sun, Jan 19, 2025, 5:30 PM
Mike Trudell
Austin Reaves (left knee injury) accounted for 14 points (4-of-6 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), two rebounds, three assists, one block, and two 3-pointers in 34 minutes in Sunday's loss to the Clippers.
Analysis: Reaves had an injury scare during Sunday's fourth quarter, appearing to injure his left knee with a little over three minutes remaining. The good news is that he said afterward that he banged knees with an opposing player and expects to be available for Tuesday's game against the Wizards. Even with the Lakers guard's proclamation, fantasy managers should consider him questionable for Tuesday night. |
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LeBron James LeBron James leads Lakers with 25 points vs. LAC
Sun, Jan 19, 2025, 5:28 PM
LeBron James finished Sunday's loss to the Clippers with 25 points (9-of-20 FGs, 5-of-6 FTs), five rebounds, 11 assists, three steals, one block, and two 3-pointers in 35 minutes.
Analysis: James finished Sunday's defeat with a complete stat line, but he was also one of two Lakers (Austin Reaves) to record five turnovers. While reaching (or exceeding) that number hasn't been the norm for The King this season, he's had at least five turnovers in three of his last four outings. The good news for fantasy managers is that LeBron's overall production has minimized the impact of the turnovers, with James providing top-25 value in 9-cat formats over the past two weeks. |
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Anthony Davis Anthony Davis records 16/10/3/1/3 stat line Sunday
Sun, Jan 19, 2025, 5:28 PM
Anthony Davis shot 5-of-14 from the field and 6-of-6 from the foul line in Sunday's loss to the Clippers, tallying 16 points, 10 rebounds, three assists, one steal, and three blocked shots in 37 minutes.
Analysis: Davis returned to the Lakers lineup after sitting out Friday's win over the Nets, and his ability to play 37 minutes was a positive. Unfortunately for the Lakers, he was outplayed by Clippers center Ivica Zubac. Davis did finish with a complete stat line, and he doesn't usually shoot as poorly as he did on Sunday. The Lakers play three games during Week 13, starting with the Wizards on Tuesday. |
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Jaxson Hayes Jaxson Hayes (shoulder) available Sunday vs. LAC
Sun, Jan 19, 2025, 2:26 PM
Ryan Ward
Jaxson Hayes (right shoulder soreness) is available for Sunday's game against the Clippers.
Analysis: Hayes is available after starting Friday's win over the Nets. However, he won't be worth rostering in most fantasy leagues, as Anthony Davis (foot) has been cleared to return. Hayes will likely play around 15 minutes against the Clippers, which isn't enough to impact fantasy basketball. |
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Anthony Davis Anthony Davis (foot) available Sunday vs. Clippers
Sun, Jan 19, 2025, 2:26 PM
Anthony Davis (left plantar fasciitis) is available for Sunday's game against the Clippers.
Analysis: Davis was out Friday against the Nets with Jaxon Hayes taking his spot in the starting lineup. The 31-year-old power forward is set to make his return from the one-game absence Sunday in a matchup against the Clippers' Ivica Zubac. |
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Dorian Finney-Smith Dorian Finney-Smith (personal) available Sunday
Sat, Jan 18, 2025, 2:13 PM
Daniel Starkand
Dorian Finney-Smith (personal reasons) is off the injury report for Sunday's game against the Clippers.
Analysis: Finney-Smith has been away from the Lakers since his partner gave birth to their child on Thursday. He'll be in the rotation on Sunday, providing depth off the bench. Shake Milton and Gabe Vincent are likely to play fewer minutes than they did on Friday, with the latter logging 29 minutes. |
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Anthony Davis Anthony Davis, Jaxson Hayes questionable Sunday
Sat, Jan 18, 2025, 2:08 PM
Daniel Starkand
Anthony Davis (left plantar fasciitis) and Jaxson Hayes (right shoulder soreness) are questionable for Sunday's game against the Clippers.
Analysis: Davis sat out Friday's win over the Nets, with Hayes replacing him in the starting lineup. Hayes didn't offer much offensive value, but he did grab nine rebounds. He'll be worth streaming in deep leagues if he can play, but Davis cannot. If both Lakers big men sit, Trey Jemison will take on a more prominent role after playing 15 minutes off the bench on Friday. He would not be worth the streaming risk. |
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Jaxson Hayes Jaxson Hayes grabs nine rebounds in spot start
Fri, Jan 17, 2025, 7:00 PM
Jaxson Hayes played 33 minutes in Friday's win over Brooklyn, scoring six points (3-of-7 FGs) with nine rebounds and one assist.
Analysis: Due to Anthony Davis' absence, Hayes made his third start of the season on Friday. He didn't offer much as a scorer, which is unsurprising, but the rebound production was solid. If Davis remains out for Sunday's game against the Clippers, Hayes will be worth streaming in deep leagues, especially for those needing rebounds. |
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LeBron James LeBron James scores 29 points in win over Nets
Fri, Jan 17, 2025, 6:59 PM
LeBron James shot 12-of-17 from the field and 1-of-2 from the foul line in Friday's 102-101 win over Brooklyn, tallying 29 points, seven rebounds, eight assists, one steal, two blocks, and four 3-pointers in 35 minutes.
Analysis: While James did record at least one steal in four straight games entering Friday, Anthony Davis' absence likely contributed to his increased blocked shot production. The two rejections recorded against the Nets equaled his total in the previous seven games, and LeBron was also highly productive in the points, rebounds, assists, and 3-point categories. The Lakers needed him to turn back the clock, and the 40-year-old James was up to the task. |
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Austin Reaves Austin Reaves goes off for 38 points vs. Brooklyn
Fri, Jan 17, 2025, 6:59 PM
Austin Reaves amassed 38 points (13-of-23 FGs, 8-of-8 FTs), three rebounds, three assists, two steals, one block, and four 3-pointers in 37 minutes.
Analysis: With Anthony Davis ruled out, the Lakers needed more production from Reaves, and he answered the call. The 38 points were a season-high, and they were scored efficiently. Reaves shot over 50% from the field and did not commit a turnover, helping the Lakers hold on for the win. Over the past two weeks, the Lakers guard has provided top-25 value in 9-cat formats. The Lakers end Week 12 with a game against the Clippers on Sunday night. |
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