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LeBron James LeBron posts 20/3/6/2 line vs. Washington
Fri, Jan 30, 2026, 3:54 PM
LeBron James lit up the Wizards with 20 points (8-of-16 FGs), three rebounds, six assists, two steals and two three-pointers on Friday.
Analysis: James struggled in Wednesday's blowout loss, but he was able to get back on track in this game. He was far more efficient, though it didn't turn into a great outing because of how dominant Luka Doncic and Deandre Ayton were and how lopsided the score was. Still, it was good to see LeBron bounce back, especially since he has been quieter in recent weeks after a strong start to January. Next up on the schedule is a trip to New York on Sunday, which will be game seven of this eight game road trip. |
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Luka Doncic Don?i? records triple-double before halftime
Fri, Jan 30, 2026, 3:44 PM
Luka Don?i? led the Lakers with 37 points (13-of-21 FGs), 11 rebounds, 13 assists, three steals, six three-pointers and five turnovers in a 142-111 win over the Wizards on Friday.
Analysis: Don?i? got off to an unreal start to this game, and he ended up entering halftime with 26 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists. This was the second time in Don?i?'s career that he recorded a triple-double in a single half, joining Nikola Jokic and Russell Westbrook as the only players to do it multiple times in the play-by-play era, per Stathead. He has been fantastic all season, and this performance was one of his best. He'll look to keep it going in New York on Sunday to wrap up the week. |
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Deandre Ayton Domin-Ayton records 28/13/3/1/3 line vs. Wizards
Fri, Jan 30, 2026, 3:41 PM
Deandre Ayton posted a full line on Friday with 28 points (12-of-14 FGs), 13 rebounds, three assists, one steal and three blocks against the Wizards.
Analysis: It has been a rough stretch for Ayton recently, but the Wizards didn't have an answer for him in this game. This was Domin-Ayton at his finest. Across his five games prior to this game, he had scored a total of 33 points. He fell one point shy of matching his season high for scoring, though that hasn't been typical for him. Ayton's role has been inconsistent, which has contributed to his production following the same trend. He'll look to stay hot in New York on Sunday. |
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Luka Doncic Luka Don?i? (ankle) available Friday vs. Wizards
Fri, Jan 30, 2026, 11:40 AM
Luka Don?i? (ankle) is available for Friday's game against the Wizards.
Analysis: Don?i? twisted his ankle during Wednesday's loss to the Cavaliers. The 26-year-old point guard was able to return and finish the game, but wound up on the injury report as questionable. Don?i? will play Friday against the Wizards and should be without restriction. |
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Austin Reaves Austin Reaves (calf) ruled out vs. Washington
Fri, Jan 30, 2026, 11:40 AM
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Austin Reaves (calf) has been ruled out against the Wizards on Friday.
Analysis: Reaves hasn't played since Christmas Day, but he was upgraded to questionable ahead of this game. However, he won't make his return yet, which means Marcus Smart will get another start. Reaves' next chance to play will be against the Knicks on Sunday. |
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Austin Reaves Austin Reaves (calf) could return to lineup Friday
Thu, Jan 29, 2026, 11:13 AM
NBA Injury Report
Austin Reaves (calf) is questionable to play against the Wizards on Friday.
Analysis: Reaves has been sidelined since Christmas Day, but he could be back to take on Washington. Marcus Smart has been starting in his place, but with Luka Doncic (ankle) also questionable, there is a scenario where Reaves returns and Smart starts in place of Luka. Eventually, Smart will be pushed to a reserve role. |
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Luka Doncic Luka Don?i? (ankle) questionable vs. Washington
Thu, Jan 29, 2026, 11:08 AM
NBA Injury Report
Luka Don?i? (ankle) is questionable to play against the Wizards on Friday.
Analysis: The Cavs' lifted court resulted in an injury scare for Don?i? and the Lakers; he twisted his ankle on the uneven surface while hopping backwards after shooting a three-pointer. He was able to return to finish the game, but there is a chance he sits out against Washington. In that scenario, Gabe Vincent will likely slide back into the starting unit in his place. |
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Deandre Ayton Deandre Ayton scores 10 points vs. Cleveland
Wed, Jan 28, 2026, 3:32 PM
Deandre Ayton tallied 10 points (4-of-4 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), four rebounds, two assists and one blocked shot in Wednesday's loss to the Cavaliers.
Analysis: The good news for Ayton and those who have him on their fantasy rosters is that he didn't miss a shot. The bad news is that he wasn't much of a factor otherwise, recording four rebounds and a blocked shot in addition to his 10 points. With LeBron James being 41, the Lakers need more from Ayton. And so do those who have him rostered. |
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LeBron James LeBron James limited to 11 points vs. Cleveland
Wed, Jan 28, 2026, 3:32 PM
LeBron James amassed 11 points (3-of-10 FGs, 5-of-6 FTs), three rebounds, five assists and one steal in Wednesday's loss to the Cavaliers.
Analysis: It's unknown whether this will be LeBron's final visit to Cleveland as an active NBA player, but the emotions of the moment appeared to get the best of him during a first-quarter video tribute. As for his production, the Lakers' forward struggled, shooting 30 percent from the field and committing six turnovers. James will look to rebound on Friday when the Lakers visit the Wizards. |
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Luka Doncic Luka Don?i? scores game-high 29 in blowout loss
Wed, Jan 28, 2026, 3:31 PM
Luka Don?i? accounted for 29 points (12-of-20 FGs, 2-of-6 FTs), five rebounds, six assists and three three-pointers in Wednesday's loss to the Cavaliers.
Analysis: Don?i? had an injury scare during the first quarter, when a step back off the court after a three-pointer led to him tweaking his left leg. The Lakers' guard returned to action after a quick trip to the locker room, and he recorded a relatively efficient stat line. However, that didn't keep Don?i? and the Lakers from getting blown out. The Lakers face Washington on Friday, and it would be unsurprising if Luka went off. |
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Rui Hachimura Rui Hachimura logs 23 points off bench vs. Chicago
Mon, Jan 26, 2026, 5:22 PM
Rui Hachimura added 23 points (9-of-11 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), two rebounds, one assist, one steal, one block and four three-pointers in the win over the Bulls on Monday.
Analysis: 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. |
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LeBron James LeBron James scores 24 points in win over Chicago
Mon, Jan 26, 2026, 5:16 PM
LeBron James had 24 points (9-of-19 FGs, 5-of-6 FTs), five rebounds, three assists, one steal and one three-pointer in the win over the Bulls on Monday.
Analysis: 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. |
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Luka Doncic Luka Don?i? goes for 46/7/11 line in win over CHI
Mon, Jan 26, 2026, 4:52 PM
Luka Don?i? posted 46 points (15-of-25 FGs, 8-of-12 FTs), seven rebounds, 11 assists and eight three-pointers in the win over the Bulls on Monday.
Analysis: Don?i? 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 Don?i? was that he recorded only three turnovers. The Lakers have now put together back-to-back wins and Don?i? has been a big reason why. |
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Jake LaRavia Jake LaRavia (quad) available Monday vs. CHI
Mon, Jan 26, 2026, 8:25 AM
NBA Injury Report
Jake LaRavia (quad) is available for Monday's matchup with the Bulls.
Analysis: 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. |
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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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