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Luka Doncic Stein: Don?i? (hamstring) on track to play in ASG
Fri, Feb 13, 2026, 10:38 AM
Marc Stein
NBA insider Marc Stein reports that Luka Don?i? (hamstring) is on track to play for a âshort stintâ in Sunday's All-Star Game.
Analysis: Don?i? missed the Lakers' last four games before the All-Star break, but he went through a rigorous workout ahead of Thursday's win over the Mavericks. He's come out of that session in good condition and will be available for a short stint on Sunday. With the new format for the All-Star Game, the question is whether he'll play in just one of the potentially three short games for Team World. At the very least, Don?i?'s participation on Sunday should ensure that he's available for the Lakers' first game after the break, February 20 against the Clippers, provided he does not aggravate the hamstring injury. |
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LeBron James LeBron becomes oldest ever with triple-double
Thu, Feb 12, 2026, 6:45 PM
LeBron James had 28 points (10-of-12 FGs, 6-of-7 FTs), 10 rebounds 12 assists, one block and two three-pointers in the Lakers' 124-104 victory over the Mavericks on Thursday.
Analysis: James returned after missing Tuesday's loss to the Spurs and became the oldest player in NBA history to record a triple-double against the Mavericks on Thursday. The 41-year-old small forward had 28 points to go with 10 rebounds and 12 assists. LeBron has provided 11th-round per game value over the last two weeks heading into the All-Star break. |
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LeBron James Lakers start LeBron, Smart, LaRavia, Rui, Hayes
Thu, Feb 12, 2026, 3:39 PM
Lakers will start LeBron James, Marcus Smart, Jake LaRavia, Rui Hachimura and Jaxson Hayes on Thursday against the Mavericks.
Analysis: LeBron sat out Tuesday's loss to the Spurs, which was the second game of a back-to-back for the Lakers. He's back in the starting lineup on Thursday against the Mavericks. James and Marcus Smart returning will push Luke Kennard and Kobe Bufkin to the bench. |
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Luka Doncic Redick: Don?i? (hamstring) âgood to goâ post-ASB
Thu, Feb 12, 2026, 2:27 PM
Dave McMenamin
Lakers coach JJ Redick told reporters Luka Don?i? (hamstring) âshould be good to goâ following the All-Star break.
Analysis: Don?i? missed the last four games leading into the NBA All-Star break, but his coach told reporters he âshould be good to goâ as the Lakers open their second half schedule. Don?i?'s next chance to play will come on Friday, February 20 against the Clippers. |
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Deandre Ayton Deandre Ayton (knee) out Thursday vs. Mavericks
Thu, Feb 12, 2026, 10:05 AM
Deandre Ayton (knee) is out for Thursday's game against the Mavericks.
Analysis: Ayton is set to miss his second consecutive game with right knee soreness. Jaxson Hayes got the start and had 13 points, four rebounds and three assists in 17 minutes against the Spurs on Tuesday. Hayes will likely start again with Drew Timme backing him up as the reserve center. |
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Deandre Ayton Deandre Ayton (knee) questionable vs. Dallas
Wed, Feb 11, 2026, 2:37 PM
NBA Injury Report
Deandre Ayton (knee) is questionable to play against the Mavericks on Thursday.
Analysis: Ayton was one of the starters that missed Tuesday's game against San Antonio, but he may end up missing another game. Jaxson Hayes would likely get another start if Ayton remains out, with Drew Timme filling out the backup minutes. |
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Austin Reaves Austin Reaves (calf) off injury report vs. Dallas
Wed, Feb 11, 2026, 2:30 PM
NBA Injury Report
Austin Reaves (calf) is not on the injury report against the Mavericks on Thursday.
Analysis: Reaves sat out the second leg of the Lakers' back-to-back on Tuesday, which isn't surprising after he missed an extended period of time with a calf injury. He'll return to take on Dallas in their final games before the All-Star break. |
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LeBron James LeBron James (foot) off injury report vs. Dallas
Wed, Feb 11, 2026, 2:24 PM
NBA Injury Report
LeBron James (foot) is not on the injury report against the Mavericks on Thursday.
Analysis: James was one of multiple starters that sat out the second leg of the Lakers' back-to-back on Tuesday, but he will return for their final game before the All-Star break. With Luka Don?i? (hamstring) still out, James should see a spike in usage. |
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Luka Doncic Don?i? (hamstring) remains out vs. Dallas
Wed, Feb 11, 2026, 2:20 PM
NBA Injury Report
Luka Don?i? (hamstring) has been ruled out against the Mavericks on Thursday.
Analysis: Don?i? will miss a fourth straight game entering the All-Star break, which means Rui Hachimura should remain a starter. Don?i?'s status for the All-Star Game appears to be up in the air, but the added rest could help him be ready to return to the lineup for the Lakers after the break. |
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Luke Kennard Luke Kennard records five assists vs. San Antonio
Tue, Feb 10, 2026, 7:02 PM
Luke Kennard tallied 14 points (5-of-8 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), two rebounds, five assists and one three-pointer in Tuesday's loss to the Spurs.
Analysis: After coming off the bench in his first two appearances as a Laker, Kennard moved into the starting lineup on Tuesday due to multiple absences. He shot the ball well and dished out five assists, but fantasy managers likely hoped for greater shot volume from the guard. For the Lakers' final game before the break, Thursday's game against the Mavericks, Kennard will likely be back in a reserve role. That limits his fantasy ceiling, but it may be the role that he's more comfortable with right now. |
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Kobe Bufkin Kobe Bufkin struggles in first career start
Tue, Feb 10, 2026, 7:01 PM
Kobe Bufkin recorded seven points (2-of-10 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), two rebounds, one assist, one steal and one three-pointer in Tuesday's loss to the Spurs.
Analysis: Making his first start as an NBA player, Bufkin started well on Tuesday. He shot 2-of-4 from the field in the first quarter and dished out an assist. Unfortunately, the former first-round pick's production tailed off, an unsurprising development, given Bufkin's limited in-game experience. There's no need to roster him in redraft leagues, but managers competing in deeper dynasty leagues can afford to stash Bufkin. |
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Jake LaRavia Jake LaRavia plays 19 minutes before fouling out
Tue, Feb 10, 2026, 7:01 PM
Jake LaRavia accounted for 10 points (3-of-6 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), two rebounds, one assist and two three-pointers in Tuesday's loss to the Spurs.
Analysis: With Luka Don?i?, Austin Reaves and LeBron James all sidelined for Tuesday's game, it felt like a spot where LaRavia could get all the shots that he wanted. Unfortunately, he got into early foul trouble, committing five in the first half. LaRavia would foul out with 7:43 remaining in the third quarter, playing 19 minutes. The Lakers should be closer to full strength for Thursday's game against the Mavericks, which should mean LaRavia takes on a role that he's more comfortable with. |
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Kobe Bufkin LAL starts Bufkin, Kennard, LaRavia, Rui, Hayes
Tue, Feb 10, 2026, 4:03 PM
Edwin Garcia
Kobe Bufkin, Luke Kennard, Jake LaRavia, Rui Hachimura and Jaxson Hayes will start Tuesday's game against the Spurs.
Analysis: Because of injuries, the Lakers will have an incredibly thin rotation for Tuesday's game. Bufkin, Kennard and Hayes move into the starting lineup, stepping in for Marcus Smart, LeBron James and Deandre Ayton. While none of the spot starters are guaranteed to provide solid fantasy value, they're all worth streaming. |
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Deandre Ayton Deandre Ayton (knee) downgraded to out vs. SAS
Tue, Feb 10, 2026, 3:46 PM
Law Murray
Deandre Ayton (knee) is out for Tuesday's game against the Spurs.
Analysis: Ayton is officially out for Tuesday's game, adding his name to the Lakers' lengthy list of absentees. Jaxson Hayes will move into the starting lineup, and he's worth streaming in this spot. |
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Deandre Ayton Deandre Ayton (knee) questionable vs. San Antonio
Tue, Feb 10, 2026, 10:25 AM
Daniel Starkand
Deandre Ayton (knee) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Spurs.
Analysis: Ayton's sore right knee has him back on the injury report for Tuesday, the second game in as many nights for the Lakers. If he's unable to play, Jaxson Hayes would slide into the starting lineup. Given how shorthanded the Lakers are, Hayes is worth streaming if allowed to start. |
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Marcus Smart Marcus Smart (ankle) ruled out vs. San Antonio
Tue, Feb 10, 2026, 10:21 AM
Daniel Starkand
Marcus Smart (ankle) is out for Tuesday's game against the Spurs.
Analysis: Smart is one of four key contributors ruled out for Tuesday's game, the second in as many nights for the Lakers. Fantasy managers should expect to see Luke Kennard, Dalton Knecht and Bronny James play significant minutes, as Austin Reaves and Luka Don?i? are also out. |
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Austin Reaves Austin Reaves (calf) ruled out vs. San Antonio
Tue, Feb 10, 2026, 10:16 AM
Daniel Starkand
Austin Reaves (calf) is out for Tuesday's game against the Spurs.
Analysis: With Reaves' playing time still being restricted as he returns from a strained calf, his not playing on Tuesday is an unsurprising development. With Marcus Smart also out, there will be many minutes available to Luke Kennard, while Dalton Knecht, Bronny James and Kobe Bufkin may also slot into the rotation. Of those four, Kennard is the only one worth the streaming risk. |
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LeBron James LeBron James (foot) ruled out vs. San Antonio
Tue, Feb 10, 2026, 10:13 AM
Daniel Starkand
LeBron James (foot) is out for Tuesday's game against the Spurs.
Analysis: While James played both legs of the Lakers' last two back-to-backs, he will not do so on Tuesday. Tuesday's game will be the 18th that he's missed this season, which makes the 41-year-old ineligible for postseason awards. The last time LeBron failed to make any of the three All-NBA teams was his rookie season, 2003-04. |
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Marcus Smart Marcus Smart turns in 19/3/3/2 line vs. OKC
Mon, Feb 9, 2026, 7:09 PM
Marcus Smart lit up the Thunder with 19 points (7-of-16 FGs), three rebounds, three assists, two steals and four three-pointers on Monday.
Analysis: Smart will eventually return to the bench when the Lakers are finally healthy, but for now, he'll remain productive. This was his second straight game with at least 15 points after five straight scoring in single digits. Smart isn't a reliable option for fantasy managers, but he is still capable of making an impact. This was the first leg of a back-to-back, so it would be surprising if Austin Reaves (calf) played against the Spurs on Tuesday. That could mean extra minutes for Smart. |
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LeBron James LeBron James records another double-double in loss
Mon, Feb 9, 2026, 7:05 PM
LeBron James led the Lakers with 22 points (9-of-17 FGs), six rebounds, 10 assists and one steal in a 119-110 loss to the Thunder on Monday.
Analysis: The Lakers three-game winning streak came to an end, but James was able to remain productive. This was his third straight triple-double, and after turning it over 15 times across two games, he only coughed up the rock three times in this one. With Luka Don?i? (hamstring) sidelined, James has stepped up as the Lakers' primary playmaker. This was the first night of a back-to-back, and LeBron has played in both legs of their last two back-to-backs. Expect him to be out there against the Spurs on Tuesday. |
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