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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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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
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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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