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Quentin Grimes X-rays negative for Quentin Grimes (finger)
Sun, Nov 8, 2026, 3:03 PM
Dan Woike
X-rays on Quentin Grimes' finger came back negative, Lakers head coach JJ Redick said after Sunday's win over the Pistons.
Analysis: Starting for Luka Don?i? (back), Grimes left Sunday's game during the fourth quarter after banging his finger. The good news is that X-rays came back negative. Fantasy managers should consider Grimes questionable for Monday's game against the Hawks. If Don?i? is available, Grimes will come off the bench. |
Austin Reaves Austin Reaves scores 43 with Luka Don?i? out
Sun, Nov 8, 2026, 2:45 PM
Austin Reaves exploded for a season-high 43 points (14-of-27 FGs, 11-of-11 FTs), five rebounds and four assists over 37 minutes to power the Lakers to a 121-116 win over the Pistons on Sunday.
Analysis: No Luka Don?i?, no problem. Reaves picked up the slack from a creation standpoint with the current MVP frontrunner sidelined by a back issue in this one. Don?i? entered the contest averaging a league-best 40.1 points per game, leaving a significant void for the Lakers to fill. It wasn't an issue for Reaves, who embraced the expanded offensive responsibilities, repeatedly getting to his spots and making Detroit pay in one-on-one situations from the mid-range. He poured in a team-high 19 first-half points to give Los Angeles a 13-point advantage at the break before tacking on 12 more in the third quarter alone. He drilled a crowd-silencing stepback three-pointer to give Los Angeles an eight-point lead in the final minute. It's abundantly clear that his fantasy appeal rises exponentially whenever Don?i? is out of the lineup. The Lakers continue their current road trip with a three-game week that includes showdowns against the Hawks, Bucks and Suns. |
Walker Kessler Walker Kessler pulls down 16 boards in victory
Sun, Nov 8, 2026, 2:41 PM
Walker Kessler recorded a double-double with 12 points (5-of-10 FGs, 2-of-3 FTs), 16 rebounds, four assists, one steal and three blocks over 29 minutes in Sunday's win over the Pistons.
Analysis: The 16 boards were a season-high for Kessler as he recorded his fifth double-digit rebounding performance of his Lakers debut, taking advantage of the absence of Detroit's powerful center Jalen Duren, who remains out with a hamstring injury. He's notched all five of those efforts over his last six games since October 30. He came up with a key offensive rebound and converted a three-point play to give the Lakers a commanding eight-point advantage with just over two minutes left in regulation. The Lakers have a three-game week on tap that includes matchups against the Hawks, Bucks and Suns. |
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Quentin Grimes LAL: Reaves, Grimes, Thybulle, LaRavia, Kessler
Sun, Nov 8, 2026, 11:46 AM
NBA Lineups
Austin Reaves, Quentin Grimes, Matisse Thybulle, Jake LaRavia and Walker Kessler will start Sunday's game against the Pistons.
Analysis: The Lakers won't have Luka Don?i? on Sunday, as he's out with lower back spasms. Grimes will replace him in the lineup, and he started for the MVP candidate in an October 28 win over the Clippers. Don?i?'s absence also means that the Lakers will look to Reaves to initiate even more offense. |
Luka Doncic Luka Don?i? (back) downgraded to out Sunday
Sun, Nov 8, 2026, 7:18 AM
NBA Injury Report
Luka Don?i? (back) is out for Sunday's game against the Pistons.
Analysis: Don?i? will miss his second game of the season, the first being an October 28 win over the Clippers. Austin Reaves took on primary playmaking in that game and struggled, shooting 6-of-16 from the field and committing eight turnovers. As for the starting lineup, Quentin Grimes could replace Don?i?. |
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Luka Doncic Luka Don?i? (back) questionable Sunday vs. DET
Sat, Nov 7, 2026, 11:04 AM
NBA Injury Report
Luka Don?i? (back) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Pistons.
Analysis: Don?i?, who most recently scored 53 points in Friday's win over the Trail Blazers, has been on an absolute tear over the last two weeks. If he can't play on Sunday, Austin Reaves' role would grow in importance, while Quentin Grimes and Collin Sexton would likely see their minutes increase. |
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Austin Reaves Austin Reaves rebounds from cold start, scores 25
Fri, Nov 6, 2026, 7:20 PM
Austin Reaves tallied 25 points (8-of-22 FGs, 8-of-8 FTs), three rebounds, two assists, four steals and one three-pointer in Friday's win over the Trail Blazers.
Analysis: Reaves struggled to begin Friday's game, missing his first seven shots. However, he shone in the second and fourth quarters, shooting 7-of-12 from the field and scoring 23 of his 25 points. Even with Friday's poor shooting, Reaves is shooting nearly 51 percent from the field. His fantasy value hasn't aligned with his top-25 ADP, but Reaves has been a top-50 player through the Lakers' first 10 games. |
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Walker Kessler Walker Kessler drops 16 points, 12 rebounds
Fri, Nov 6, 2026, 7:17 PM
Walker Kessler recorded 16 points (7-of-10 FGs, 2-of-3 FTs), 12 rebounds, two assists and one steal in Friday's win over the Trail Blazers.
Analysis: After falling two rebounds shy of a double-double in Wednesday's win over the Kings, Kessler recorded his fourth in the Lakers' last five games on Friday. The 7-footer hasn't missed a game this season and has already established good chemistry with Lakers stars Luka Don?i? and Austin Reaves. Through 10 games, Kessler has been an excellent center for managers punting free-throw percentage. |
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Luka Doncic Luka Don?i? scores 53, continues historic run
Fri, Nov 6, 2026, 7:14 PM
Law Murray
Luka Don?i? went off in Friday's win over the Trail Blazers, finishing with 53 points (17-of-33 FGs, 14-of-18 FTs), five rebounds, five assists, one steal and five three-pointers.
Analysis: Don?i? finished Friday's victory with his 11th 50-point game, moving past Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Allen Iverson to land in tenth on the league's all-time list. But that wasn't the only history the Lakers star made on Friday. Don?i? has tallied at least 35 points, five rebounds, and five assists in seven straight games, tying Oscar Robertson for the longest such streak in league history. Also, Don?i?, who outscored Portland 20-15 in the third quarter, has scored at least 40 points in four straight games. He's on an incredible run, which is great for those rostering Don?i?. |
Sandro Mamukelashvili Sandro Mamukelashvili (illness) available Friday
Fri, Nov 6, 2026, 10:06 AM
Ryan Ward
Sandro Mamukelashvili (illness) is available for Friday's game against the Trail Blazers.
Analysis: Listed as questionable on the Lakers' initial injury report, Mamu is good to go. He'll take on his usual role as the first big off the Lakers' bench. |
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Sandro Mamukelashvili Sandro Mamukelashvili (illness) questionable
Thu, Nov 5, 2026, 2:11 PM
NBA Injury Report
Sandro Mamukelashvili (illness) is questionable to play against the Trail Blazers on Friday.
Analysis: Mamu has been a solid reserve for the Lakers this season and has yet to miss a game. His potential absence would likely open the door for both Jake LaRavia and Jarred Vanderbilt to take on more minutes. |
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Luka Doncic Luka Don?i? with 40/9/7 in win over the Kings
Wed, Nov 4, 2026, 7:00 PM
Luka Don?i? had himself a night with 40 points (11-of-23 FGs, 12-of-13 FTs), nine rebounds, seven assists, a steal, a block, six 3-pointers, and six turnovers in 116-103 win over the Kings.
Analysis: Luka's MVP campaign continues in Sacramento where he puts another massive statement game against the Kings. He took over in the third quarter, and the Lakers separated themselves against the Kings in this game. He's been everything you could've wanted and more this season and the hope is that he doesn't get hurt. |
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Austin Reaves Austin Reaves with 21/3/4 on Wednesday vs Kings
Wed, Nov 4, 2026, 6:58 PM
Austin Reaves put up 21 points (7-of-15 FGs, 6-of-6 FTs), three rebounds, four assists, and a three in win over the Kings.
Analysis: Austin has been one of the most consistent players in the league this season. He does his job as the secondary option in the offense, he hits threes, he gets some assists and plays good defense. The rebounds have been lower than what you would want since he's been averaging 4 rebounds a game for the past three seasons, and he's at three this year, but it's hard to complain all things considered. |
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Walker Kessler Walker Kessler with 3 steals and 4 blocks vs Kings
Wed, Nov 4, 2026, 6:56 PM
Walker Kessler had 15 points (6-of-8 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), eight rebounds, three steals, and four blocks against the Kings.
Analysis: Walker has really benefited from playing off Luka at this point. His shot attempts are up, he's been putting up great defensive numbers, especially in this game, and the Lakers have been winning. It is notable that the Lakers' defensive rating hasn't been as good as you would want, so his overall impact defensively has been good but not at the level the Lakers need it to be. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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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