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Jake LaRavia Jake LaRavia (quad) questionable Monday vs. CHI
Sun, Jan 25, 2026, 11:42 AM
NBA Injury Report
Jake LaRavia (quad) is questionable for Monday's game against the Bulls.
Analysis: 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. |
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Deandre Ayton Deandre Ayton grabs 11 rebounds in 24 minutes
Sat, Jan 24, 2026, 5:12 PM
Deandre Ayton accounted for nine points (4-of-16 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), 11 rebounds and one blocked shot in Saturday's win over the Mavericks.
Analysis: 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. |
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LeBron James LeBron James scores 17 points vs. Dallas
Sat, Jan 24, 2026, 5:12 PM
LeBron James tallied 17 points (8-of-16 FGs), eight rebounds, five assists, one steal, one block and one three-pointer in Saturday's win over the Mavericks.
Analysis: 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. |
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Luka Doncic Luka Don?i? records 33 points, 11 assists vs. DAL
Sat, Jan 24, 2026, 5:12 PM
Luka Don?i? finished Saturday's win over the Mavericks with 33 points (8-of-15 FGs, 14-of-15 FTs), eight rebounds, 11 assists, one steal, one block and three three-pointers.
Analysis: Playing in Dallas for the second time since being traded last January, Don?i? 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, Don?i? 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. |
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Rui Hachimura Rui Hachimura hits two triples, scores 12 points
Thu, Jan 22, 2026, 6:53 PM
Rui Hachimura notched 12 points (5-of-11 FGs), three rebounds, two assists, one block and two three-pointers in Thursday's loss to the Clippers.
Analysis: 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. |
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LeBron James LeBron James posts 23 points, six assists vs. LAC
Thu, Jan 22, 2026, 6:53 PM
LeBron James accumulated 23 points (9-of-19 FGs, 4-of-5 FTs), five rebounds, six assists, two steals and one three-pointer in Thursday's loss to the Clippers.
Analysis: 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. |
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Luka Doncic Luka Don?i? records 32/11/8/3 stat line vs. LAC
Thu, Jan 22, 2026, 6:52 PM
Luka Don?i? tallied 32 points (11-of-27 FGs, 7-of-10 FTs), 11 rebounds, eight assists, three steals and three three-pointers in Thursday's loss to the Clippers.
Analysis: While Don?i? 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 Don?i?. 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. |
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Austin Reaves Redick: Austin Reaves (calf) progresses to 3-on-3
Thu, Jan 22, 2026, 2:41 PM
Khobi Price
Lakers head coach JJ Redick said on Thursday that Austin Reaves (calf) has progressed to playing 3-on-3.
Analysis: 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 âlooked like Austinâ in the 3-on-3 sessions, and âstay readyâ 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. |
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Deandre Ayton Deandre Ayton (eye) absent from injury report
Wed, Jan 21, 2026, 2:04 PM
NBA Injury Report
Deandre Ayton (eye) is not on the injury report for Thursday's game against the Clippers.
Analysis: 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. |
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LeBron James LeBron James posts 19 points, nine rebounds
Tue, Jan 20, 2026, 6:46 PM
LeBron James tallied 19 points (8-of-15 FGs, 2-of-6 FTs), nine rebounds, eight assists and one three-pointer in Tuesday's win over the Nuggets.
Analysis: 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. |
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Luka Doncic Luka Don?i? records 38/13/10/2 line vs. Denver
Tue, Jan 20, 2026, 6:45 PM
Luka Don?i? finished Tuesday's win over the Nuggets with 38 points (12-of-21 FGs, 11-of-12 FTs), 13 rebounds, 10 assists, two steals and three three-pointers.
Analysis: Don?i? 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. Don?i? 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. |
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Deandre Ayton Deandre Ayton (eye) will not return Tuesday
Tue, Jan 20, 2026, 6:10 PM
Jovan Buha
Deandre Ayton (eye) will not return to Tuesday's game against the Nuggets.
Analysis: 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. |
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Austin Reaves Redick: Reaves (calf) to return during road trip
Tue, Jan 20, 2026, 2:45 PM
Dave McMenamin
Lakers head coach JJ Redick said on Tuesday that Austin Reaves (calf) will return during the team's eight-game road trip.
Analysis: 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 âprogressing wellâ 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. |
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Luka Doncic Luka Don?i? leading vote-getter for West All-Stars
Mon, Jan 19, 2026, 8:22 AM
NBA
Luka Don?i?, Nikola Joki?, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Stephen Curry and Victor Wembanyama will be the Western Conference starters for next month's All-Star Game.
Analysis: Next month's All-Star Game will consist of three teams, two representing the United States and one representing the rest of the world. Don?i?, who was the leading vote-getter in the Western Conference, Joki?, 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. |
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LeBron James LeBron James records 24 points, seven assists
Sun, Jan 18, 2026, 6:24 PM
LeBron James recorded 24 points (9-of-17 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), four rebounds, seven assists, two blocks and two three-pointers in Sunday's win over the Raptors.
Analysis: 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. |
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Luka Doncic Luka Don?i? (groin) scores 25 points in return
Sun, Jan 18, 2026, 6:23 PM
Luka Don?i? (groin) tallied 25 points (8-of-23 FGs, 4-of-5 FTs), two rebounds, seven assists, one steal, one block and five three-pointers in Sunday's win over the Raptors.
Analysis: Don?i? 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 Don?i?'s fantasy value. However, a relatively inefficient Don?i? 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. |
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Deandre Ayton Deandre Ayton (knee) posts 25 points, 13 rebounds
Sun, Jan 18, 2026, 6:23 PM
Deandre Ayton (knee) finished Sunday's win over the Raptors with 25 points (10-of-10 FGs, 5-of-6 FTs), 13 rebounds, one assist and one blocked shot.
Analysis: 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. |
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Deandre Ayton LAL starts Don?i?, Smart, LaRavia, James, Ayton
Sun, Jan 18, 2026, 3:08 PM
Los Angeles Lakers
Luka Don?i?, Marcus Smart, Jake LaRavia, LeBron James and Deandre Ayton will start Sunday's game against the Raptors.
Analysis: The Lakers have Don?i? 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. |
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Luka Doncic Luka Don?i? (groin) available Sunday vs. Toronto
Sun, Jan 18, 2026, 2:57 PM
Law Murray
Luka Don?i? (groin) is available for Sunday's game against the Raptors.
Analysis: Don?i? 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. |
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LeBron James LeBron James (foot, sciatica) available Sunday
Sun, Jan 18, 2026, 2:45 PM
Daniel Starkand
LeBron James (foot, sciatica) is available for Sunday's game against the Raptors.
Analysis: 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 Don?i?, who's a game-time decision after missing Saturday's loss to the Trail Blazers. |
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