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Rui Hachimura Hachimura (ankle) questionable Thursday vs. ORL
Wed, Nov 20, 2024, 1:45 PM
Rui Hachimura (right ankle sprain) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Magic.
Analysis: Hachimura has missed three straight games with the ankle injury. Dalton Knecht had a huge game on Tuesday in his absence. Knecht's minutes could be negatively impacted if Rui returns on Thursday. |
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Anthony Davis Anthony Davis (foot) probable Thursday vs. Magic.
Wed, Nov 20, 2024, 1:42 PM
Anthony Davis (left foot plantar fasciitis) is probable for Thursday's game against the Magic.
Analysis: Davis has been dealing with a foot injury, but also injured his ground in the third quarter of Tuesday's game against the Jazz. He returned and finished out the game and is listed as probably for Thursday. Expect Davis to play and have another big game against the Magic. |
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Jalen Hood-Schifino Jalen Hood-Schifino (groin) out Wednesday vs. ORL
Wed, Nov 20, 2024, 1:42 PM
NBA Injury Report
Jalen Hood-Schifino (left groin soreness) is out for Wednesday's game against the Magic.
Analysis: Hood-Schifino is not in the injury report when healthy, so his continued absence will not impact fantasy basketball. |
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Cam Reddish Cam Reddish tallies two steals, two blocks vs. UTA
Tue, Nov 19, 2024, 7:12 PM
Cam Reddish made his lone shot in Tuesday's win over Utah, scoring two points with two rebounds, two steals, and two blocked shots in 22 minutes.
Analysis: The Lakers don't need Reddish to do much offensively; his defense is why he's starting over D'Angelo Russell. While the steals and blocks accumulated on Tuesday were nice, there's no reason to consider rostering Reddish in most fantasy leagues. |
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LeBron James LeBron James tallies 26 points, 12 assists Tuesday
Tue, Nov 19, 2024, 7:11 PM
LeBron James accumulated 26 points (9-of-16 FGs, 7-of-11 FTs), two rebounds, 12 assists, and one 3-pointer in 34 minutes in Tuesday's win over the Jazz.
Analysis: There isn't much to complain about for a player to be as productive as James at age 39. However, fantasy managers may point to the turnover category if they're in the business of picking nits. James had four turnovers on Tuesday and has averaged 4.7 per game over the last two weeks. Therefore, during this stretch, he's ranked outside the top 40 in 9-cat formats while providing top-25 value in 8-cat. There is no need for concern, but hopefully, James can clean things up a bit moving forward. |
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Anthony Davis Anthony Davis (groin) records 26/14/6/2 line
Tue, Nov 19, 2024, 7:10 PM
Anthony Davis (groin) amassed 26 points (10-of-15 FGs, 6-of-10 FTs), 14 rebounds, six assists, and two steals in 34 minutes in Tuesday's win over Utah.
Analysis: Davis took an accidental hit to the groin from John Collins during the third quarter, prompting a trip to the locker room. Davis did return to action during the fourth and finished with yet another double-double, but there were some concerned Lakers fans and fantasy managers. Look for Davis on the floor for Thursday's game against the Magic. |
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Anthony Davis Anthony Davis (foot) will play Tuesday vs. Jazz
Tue, Nov 19, 2024, 2:55 PM
Anthony Davis (left foot plantar fasciitis) is available for Tuesday's game against the Jazz.
Analysis: Davis is still dealing with a foot issue, but he's been banged up all season and been one of the best players in fantasy. He's in line for another big game with the Jazz missing Walker Kessler. |
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Cam Reddish LAL starting Reaves, Reddish, Knecht, LeBron, AD
Tue, Nov 19, 2024, 2:54 PM
MIke Trudell
Austin Reaves, Cam Reddish, Dalton Knecht, LeBron James, and Anthony Davis will start Tuesday's game against the Jazz.
Analysis: Reddish is back after sitting out Saturday's win over the Pelicans, which means Max Christie returns to the bench and is not worth rostering in fantasy leagues. And with Rui Hachimura still sidelined, Knecht will remain in the starting lineup and is worth streaming in deep leagues. |
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Rui Hachimura Rui Hachimura (ankle) ruled out Tuesday vs. Jazz
Tue, Nov 19, 2024, 2:48 PM
Rui Hachimura (right ankle sprain) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Jazz.
Analysis: This will be Hachimura's third straight missed game. Dalton Knecht and Max Christie have seen starts in his absence. Knecht will likely start while Christie and D'Angelo Russell also have increased opportunities with Rui out. |
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Cam Reddish Cam Reddish (leg) removed from injury report
Mon, Nov 18, 2024, 1:38 PM
NBA Injury Report
Cam Reddish (right peroneal strain) is not on the injury report for Tuesday's game against the Jazz.
Analysis: Reddish is set to return to action after missing two games due to injury. Max Christie, who did not offer much value as a streamer with Reddish sidelined, heads back to the bench. |
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Jalen Hood-Schifino Jalen Hood-Schifino (groin) out again vs. Jazz
Mon, Nov 18, 2024, 1:37 PM
NBA Injury Report
Jalen Hood-Schifino (left groin soreness) will remain sidelined for Tuesday's game against Utah.
Analysis: Hood-Schifino isn't part of the team's rotation when he's healthy, so his continued absence won't impact fantasy basketball. |
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Anthony Davis Anthony Davis (foot) probable vs. Jazz Tuesday
Mon, Nov 18, 2024, 1:32 PM
NBA Injury Report
Anthony Davis (left foot plantar fasciitis) is probable for Tuesday's game against Utah.
Analysis: Davis is still dealing with this foot issue, but it shouldn't cause him to miss this game. He should be in for a big night, especially with Walker Kessler sidelined. |
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Cam Reddish Cam Reddish (leg) participates in practice Monday
Mon, Nov 18, 2024, 10:19 AM
Khobi Price
Cam Reddish (right peroneal strain) participated in practice on Monday.
Analysis: It was a live practice against coaches, but it was still a practice. Reddish will have a chance to play against the Jazz on Tuesday after missing Saturday's game. If he remains out, Max Christie should see another start in his place. He has played 30 minutes in each of their last two games but struggled to shoot the ball in his lone start this season. |
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Rui Hachimura Rui Hachimura (ankle) questionable vs. Utah
Mon, Nov 18, 2024, 10:17 AM
Khobi Price
Rui Hachimura (right ankle sprain) is questionable to play against the Jazz on Tuesday.
Analysis: Hachimura didn't practice on Monday, but JJ Redick said that there is still a chance that he plays on Tuesday. He has missed the team's last two games, which has opened the door for Dalton Knecht and Max Christie to see starts. If Hachimura remains out, Knecht should provide plenty of triples. |
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Max Christie Max Christie plays 30 MIN in spot start Saturday
Sat, Nov 16, 2024, 4:35 PM
Max Christie accounted for two points (1-of-6 FGs), three rebounds, one assist, two steals, and one blocked shot in 30 minutes in Saturday's win over the Pelicans.
Analysis: Due to Cam Reddish joining Rui Hachimura on the sideline, Christie made his first start of the season on Saturday. While the numbers weren't good, his effort kept him on the floor for 30 minutes, while D'Angelo Russell (seven points, one rebound, five assists, one steal, and one 3-pointer) played 21. There's no need to stream Christie, while Russell managers will have a difficult decision ahead of Week 5: hold with the hope that he'll play is way back into the starting lineup, or cut bait. |
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LeBron James LeBron James scores 21, triple-double streak ends
Sat, Nov 16, 2024, 4:34 PM
LeBron James played 37 minutes in Saturday's win over New Orleans, tallying 21 points (8-of-19 FGs, 3-of-5 FTs), seven rebounds, five assists, one steal, and two 3-pointers.
Analysis: James' NBA-record triple-double streak ended on Saturday, as he failed to record one in a fifth consecutive game. More important to him and the Lakers is that they extended their win streak to five games, with LeBron's 3-points with 37.1 seconds remaining giving them a four-point lead. He's providing top 20 value in 8-cat formats and top-25 in 9-cat, which aligns with his Yahoo ADP (24). |
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Anthony Davis Anthony Davis records 31/14/1/2/1 line vs. Pels
Sat, Nov 16, 2024, 4:33 PM
Anthony Davis shot 12-of-20 from the field and 5-of-7 from the foul line in Saturday's win over New Orleans, finishing with 31 points, 14 rebounds, one assist, two steals, one block, and two 3-pointers in 37 minutes.
Analysis: One night removed from putting up 40 points and 12 rebounds in a win over the Spurs, Davis dropped another quality double-double, this time against the team that drafted him in 2012. The Lakers star has been on a tear this season, ranking third in 8- and 9-cat per-game value. Davis being a top 5 player is unsurprising, but he's looked like an MVP candidate at this early juncture. The Lakers play three home games in Week 5, beginning with Utah on Tuesday. |
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Max Christie LAL starting Reaves, Christie, Knecht, LeBron, AD
Sat, Nov 16, 2024, 1:43 PM
NBA Lineups
Austin Reaves, Max Christie, Dalton Knecht, LeBron James, and Anthony Davis will start Saturday's game against the Pelicans.
Analysis: Rui Hachimura will miss a second consecutive game with an ankle sprain, and Cam Reddish has joined him on the sideline. As a result, Knecht remains in the starting lineup, while Max Christie has been promoted to fill the void left by Reddish. Of the two fill-ins, Knecht offers a higher fantasy ceiling. |
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Rui Hachimura Rui Hachimura, Cam Reddish out Saturday vs. Pels
Sat, Nov 16, 2024, 1:06 PM
Jovan Buha
Rui Hachimura (right ankle sprain) and Cam Reddish (right peroneal strain) are out for Saturday's game against New Orleans.
Analysis: With Hachimura and Reddish downgraded from questionable to out, the Lakers have two spots to fill in their starting lineup. Dalton Knecht should remain in the starting lineup after replacing Hachimura on Friday, while Max Christie and D'Angelo Russell will figure more prominently in the lineup with Reddish sidelined. |
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Jalen Hood-Schifino Jalen Hood-Schifino (groin) out again vs. Pelicans
Sat, Nov 16, 2024, 8:20 AM
Mike Trudell
Jalen Hood-Schifino (left groin soreness) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against New Orleans.
Analysis: JHS isn't part of the team's rotation when healthy, so his continued absence will not impact fantasy basketball. |
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