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Austin Reaves Austin Reaves scores 27 points in win over Miami
Mon, Nov 2, 2026, 6:53 PM
Austin Reaves lit up the Heat with 27 points (10-of-15 FGs), two rebounds, five assists, four three-pointers and five turnovers on Monday.
Analysis: The last few games had been rough for Reaves, but he was able to get back on track in this one. The turnovers still weren't great, and he now has 24 over his last four outings. However, he was far more efficient as a scorer, which helped the Lakers secure a second win in as many days. Reaves has been a high-level second option behind Luka Don?i? this season, though the turnovers need to be cleaned up for him to match his production from last year. |
Luka Doncic Don?i? lights up Heat with 42/7/13/2 line
Mon, Nov 2, 2026, 6:50 PM
Luka Don?i? led the Lakers with 42 points (14-of-24 FGs, 8-of-10 FTs), seven rebounds, 13 assists, two steals and six three-pointers in a 138-117 win over the Heat on Monday.
Analysis: It has been an unreal start to the season for Don?i?, and Monday's performance was just another chapter. He has scored at least 35 points and knocked down at least six three-pointers in each of his last five appearances, while going for at least 40 in four of those outings. The one game he didn't score 40, he had 37, which was also the only game during this stretch where he shot below 50 percent from the floor. Don?i? set a new season high for assists in this game as well. He has been an elite offensive engine, and he'll look to stay hot against the Kings on Wednesday. |
Walker Kessler Walker Kessler puts up 15/15 double-double vs. MIA
Mon, Nov 2, 2026, 6:46 PM
Walker Kessler recorded a double-double on Monday with 15 points (7-of-13 FGs), 15 rebounds, two assists and two steals against the Heat.
Analysis: Kessler has finally started dominating the glass. He has recorded three straight double-doubles and has at least 15 points and 15 rebounds in each of his last two outings. Kessler has been exactly what the Lakers have needed, and it has worked out well for fantasy managers as well. With Luka Don?i? running the offense, Kessler should continue to be a fantasy star. |
Ziaire Williams Ziaire Williams (foot) good to go Monday
Mon, Nov 2, 2026, 10:16 AM
NBA Injury Report
Ziaire Williams (foot) is off the injury report for Monday's matchup with the Heat.
Analysis: Williams sat out Sunday, but he'll return for the second leg of LA's back-to-back set. Williams should reclaim his starting spot from Jake LaRavia. |
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Walker Kessler Walker Kessler records 16/15/1/1/3 stat line
Sun, Nov 1, 2026, 5:41 PM
Walker Kessler amassed 16 points (6-of-6 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), 15 rebounds, one assist, one steal and three blocks in Sunday's win over the Raptors.
Analysis: A favorite of many fantasy managers willing to punt free-throw percentage, Kessler didn't miss a shot from the field or the foul line on Sunday. Add in the rebounds and blocks, and this was a nice end to the week for those rostering the 7-footer. Kessler, who's averaging just under three blocks per game, has blocked at least three shots in three games. |
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Austin Reaves Austin Reaves finishes victory with 21 points
Sun, Nov 1, 2026, 5:39 PM
Austin Reaves tallied 19 points (6-of-16 FGs, 5-of-6 FTs), three rebounds, four assists and two three-pointers in Sunday's win over the Raptors.
Analysis: After committing eight turnovers in Friday's loss to the Warriors, Reaves committed three against the Raptors. He didn't shoot the ball particularly well on Sunday, but Reaves entered the game shooting 54.8 percent from the field and 42.4 percent from beyond the arc. He'll look to bounce back on Monday when the Lakers host the Heat. |
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Luka Doncic Luka Don?i? posts 45/15/6/5/1 line vs. Raptors
Sun, Nov 1, 2026, 5:35 PM
Luka Don?i? finished Sunday's win over the Raptors with 45 points (12-of-23 FGs, 13-of-13 FTs), 15 rebounds, six assists, five steals, one block and eight three-pointers.
Analysis: Don?i? put on a show Sunday night, shooting high percentages from the field and the foul line as part of an elite stat line. With the Lakers' deep reserves failing to put the Raptors away, head coach JJ Redick had to insert four starters back into the game. That got Don?i? four more points from the foul line. The lone negative was the seven turnovers, but the stat line was so robust that few will complain. The Lakers play four games next week, starting with the Heat on Monday. |
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Ziaire Williams Redick: Lakers 'cautious' with Ziaire Williams
Sun, Nov 1, 2026, 1:28 PM
Daniel Starkand
Lakers head coach JJ Redick said Sunday that Ziaire Williams (foot) is dealing with soreness, so he's sitting out Sunday's game against the Raptors.
Analysis: Sunday's game will be the third Williams has missed due to left foot/heel injury management. The good news is that, while Williams is dealing with soreness, scans of the foot came back clean. Jake LaRavia should remain in the starting lineup until Williams is cleared to return. |
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Ziaire Williams Ziaire Williams (foot) downgraded to out Sunday
Sun, Nov 1, 2026, 10:06 AM
NBA Injury Report
Ziaire Williams (foot) is out for Sunday's game against the Raptors.
Analysis: Williams remains out for a third straight game, so Jake LaRavia will continue to start. |
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Ziaire Williams Ziaire Williams (foot) questionable Sunday
Sat, Oct 31, 2026, 2:04 PM
Ziaire Williams (foot) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Raptors.
Analysis: Williams has missed the Lakers' last two games, so Jake LaRavia has moved into the starting lineup. If Williams remains out, LaRavia will get another start. |
Xavier Cooks Cameron Carr (oblique) removed from injury report
Sat, Oct 31, 2026, 2:02 PM
NBA Injury Report
Cameron Carr (oblique) is not on the injury report for Sunday's game against the Raptors.
Analysis: Carr, who suffered a strained oblique during the preseason, will be available to make his NBA debut on Sunday. How much he plays remains to be seen, especially with the Lakers also playing on Monday. |
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Walker Kessler Walker Kessler records 13 rebounds, five blocks
Fri, Oct 30, 2026, 7:19 PM
Walker Kessler finished Friday's loss to the Warriors with 10 points (4-of-7 FGs, 2-of-3 FTs), 13 rebounds, two assists and five blocks.
Analysis: Kessler has blocked at least five shots in two games this season and at least one in each of the Lakers' six games. Add in the rebounds and field-goal percentage, and this was a good night for fantasy managers who are rostering the 7-footer. As long as Kessler can stay healthy, he should provide good value for those punting free-throw percentage. The Lakers end their week with a home game against the Raptors on Sunday. |
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Austin Reaves Austin Reaves scores 21, tallies eight turnovers
Fri, Oct 30, 2026, 7:16 PM
Austin Reaves accounted for 21 points (9-of-19 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), four rebounds, five assists, one steal, one block and one three-pointer in Friday's loss to the Warriors.
Analysis: Although Reaves recorded his fifth 20-point game in six appearances, it was not a good night for him. For those hoping Luka Don?i?'s return to the Lakers' lineup would help limit Reaves' turnovers, he committed eight for the second straight game. He was also 1-of-6 from three, but the recent jump in turnovers is a concern, especially for managers in nine-cat leagues. Hopefully, Reaves will take better care of the basketball on Sunday against the Raptors. |
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Luka Doncic Luka Don?i? scores game-high 37 points vs. GSW
Fri, Oct 30, 2026, 7:12 PM
Luka Don?i? accumulated 37 points (12-of-27 FGs, 7-of-8 FTs), seven rebounds, five assists, one steal, two blocks and six three-pointers in Friday's loss to the Warriors.
Analysis: Don?i? was rolling during the first quarter, knocking down five three-pointers and scoring 21 points. Unfortunately for the Lakers, their star guard needed a rest to start the second quarter, which opened the door for the Warriors to turn things around. While Don?i? scored 13 second-half points, he didn't get enough help from teammates beyond Austin Reaves and Walker Kessler to avoid the defeat. The Lakers host Toronto on Sunday to end their week. |
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Luka Doncic LAL: Don?i?, Reaves, Thybulle, LaRavia, Kessler
Fri, Oct 30, 2026, 3:46 PM
NBA Lineups
Luka Don?i?, Austin Reaves, Matisse Thybulle, Jake LaRavia and Walker Kessler will start Friday's game against the Warriors.
Analysis: While Don?i? is back after sitting out Wednesday's win over the Clippers, Ziaire Williams will miss another game. As a result, LaRavia will remain in the starting lineup, while Don?i?'s return pushes Quentin Grimes to the bench. |
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Ziaire Williams Ziaire Williams (foot) downgraded to out Friday
Fri, Oct 30, 2026, 10:05 AM
Dan Woike
Ziaire Williams (foot) is out for Friday's game against the Warriors.
Analysis: Williams will miss a second consecutive game with a left foot injury. Jake LaRavia started Wednesday's win over the Clippers and will likely keep that role for Friday's NBA Cup opener. |
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Ziaire Williams Ziaire Williams (foot) questionable vs. Warriors
Thu, Oct 29, 2026, 2:15 PM
NBA Injury Report
Ziaire Williams (foot) is questionable to play against the Warriors on Friday.
Analysis: Williams missed Wednesday's game, which resulted in Jake LaRavia starting and playing 35 minutes. LaRavia contributed 10 rebounds, three steals and two blocks and will likely head back to the bench if Williams is available to play. |
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Luka Doncic Luka Don?i? (back) off injury report vs. GSW
Thu, Oct 29, 2026, 2:12 PM
NBA Injury Report
Luka Don?i? (back) is not on the injury report against the Warriors on Friday.
Analysis: Don?i? missed Wednesday's game against the Clippers, which came on the second night of a back-to-back. He'll be back to his usual spot in the starting lineup, which will likely push Quentin Grimes back to the bench following a productive spot start. |
Sandro Mamukelashvili Sandro Mamukelashvili records 13/8/3/2/1 stat line
Wed, Oct 28, 2026, 7:25 PM
Sandro Mamukelashvili tallied 13 points (6-of-15 FGs, 1-of-1 FTs), eight rebounds, three assists, two steals and one block in Wednesday's win over the Clippers.
Analysis: After totaling 21 points in the Lakers' first three games, Mamukelashvili has hit double figures in each of his last two. Against the Clippers, his perimeter shot wasn't falling, as he missed all five three-point attempts. But Mamu was 6-of-10 from two, and he did a little of everything else. Despite the bench role, Mamukelashvili is worth rostering in deep leagues. |
Quentin Grimes Quentin Grimes drops game-high 23 points vs. LAC
Wed, Oct 28, 2026, 7:20 PM
Quentin Grimes accumulated 23 points (7-of-15 FGs, 9-of-11 FTs), three rebounds, five assists and four steals in Wednesday's win over the Clippers.
Analysis: Grimes replaced the injured Luka Don?i? (back) in the starting lineup on Wednesday, and he was excellent. He led all scorers with 23 points and added some assists and steals. Grimes shot 0-of-3 from beyond the arc, but he was over 50 percent from two. Even in his usual reserve role, Grimes is worth rostering in deeper leagues because the Lakers need scorers beyond Don?i? and Austin Reaves, and he can fill that role. |
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