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Deandre Ayton Domin-Ayton shoots 10-of-11, posts 20/16 line
Fri, Nov 14, 2025, 5:59 PM
Deandre Ayton recorded a double-double on Friday with 20 points (10-of-11 FGs), 16 rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block against the Pelicans.
Analysis: Domin-Ayton made an appearance in this game early on, which led to him recording a double-double before halftime. This was Ayton's fourth 20/10 double-double this season, but this one was far more efficient than the rest. Ayton has been inconsistent, but he has had some really good games as a Laker so far. If he continues playing this well, they'll be a difficult team to beat. |
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Austin Reaves Austin Reaves drops team-best 31 points vs. Pels
Fri, Nov 14, 2025, 5:50 PM
Dan Woike
Austin Reaves led the Lakers with 31 points (9-of-16 FGs, 11-of-13 FTs), four rebounds, seven assists, one steal, one block and two three-pointers in a 118-104 win over the Pelicans on Friday.
Analysis: Reaves got off to a blazing hot start to open the year, but after missing three games with a groin injury, he cooled off. However, he got back to being a dominant offensive force in this one. Reaves shot at least 50 percent from the floor in each of his first four games and followed that up by shooting below 50 percent five straight games entering this one. Lakers coach JJ Redick said he expects Reaves to be available against the Bucks on Saturday, but considering the groin injury, it's worth checking back here for updates. |
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Luka Doncic Don?i? puts up 24/7/12/2/1 line vs. New Orleans
Fri, Nov 14, 2025, 5:43 PM
Dan Woike
Luka Don?i? posted a full line on Friday with 24 points (6-of-16 FGs, 9-of-13 FTs), seven rebounds, 12 assists, two steals, one block and three three-pointers against the Pelicans.
Analysis: Don?i? was excellent early on in this game and fell one assist shy of entering halftime with a double-double. Unfortunately, he didn't add much after the break, which led to an underwhelming night to Don?i?'s lofty standards. He opened the year with three straight 40-point outings, but he hasn't been as dominant as a scorer recently. It's worth noting that he hasn't played both legs of a back-to-back this season, so check back for an update on his status ahead of Saturday's game against the Bucks, though Lakers Coach JJ Redick said he expects him to be available. |
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Austin Reaves Austin Reaves limited to 13 points vs. Thunder
Wed, Nov 12, 2025, 6:56 PM
Austin Reaves accounted for 13 points (4-of-12 FGs, 5-of-6 FTs), five rebounds, three assists and one steal in Wednesday's loss to the Thunder.
Analysis: Wednesday's game may go down as Reaves' worst of the season by the time we hit April. Like Luka Don?i?, finding spaces in which to operate proved challenging, with Reaves failing to make a three-pointer for the first time this season. This was also the first time he failed to score at least 20 points; that's how well Reaves was playing before a groin injury sidelined him for three games last week. With the Lakers visiting the Pelicans on Friday, he's a safe bet to bounce back given how much New Orleans has struggled thus far. |
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Luka Doncic Luka Don?i? leads Lakers with 19 points vs. OKC
Wed, Nov 12, 2025, 6:55 PM
Luka Don?i? finished Wednesday's loss to the Thunder with 19 points (7-of-20 FGs, 4-of-7 FTs), seven rebounds, seven assists, two steals and one three-pointer.
Analysis: Don?i? and the Lakers ran into the team with the NBA's best defense, and the fact that Oklahoma City was playing its second game in as many nights didn't matter. Don?i? struggled to get going and did not play at all in the fourth quarter. He'll look to bounce back when the Lakers visit the struggling Pelicans on Friday in what should be a far more advantageous matchup for him. |
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LeBron James Shams: LeBron (sciatica) set for G League practice
Wed, Nov 12, 2025, 7:20 AM
Shams Charania
ESPN's Shams Charania reports LeBron James will participate in his first full practice with the Lakers' G League affiliate on Wednesday.
Analysis: Yet to appear in a game with the Lakers this season, James was assigned to the franchise's G League affiliate in South Bay. LeBron, who turns 41 next month, is set for his first full practice and will even play 5-on-5, according to Charania. When he'll make his debut is still unclear, but going on what equates to a minor league rehab assignment marks a step towards James' ultimate return to the court. Luka Don?i? and Austin Reaves will continue to run the show for the Lakers until LeBron is back. |
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Marcus Smart Marcus Smart records season-high seven steals
Mon, Nov 10, 2025, 3:51 PM
Marcus Smart recorded 13 points (4-of-9 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), four rebounds, six assists, seven steals and three three-pointers in Monday's win over the Hornets.
Analysis: While Luka Don?i?, Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura handled most of the scoring on Monday, Smart was a pest defensively. The veteran guard recorded seven steals, one shy of his career-high, while also providing solid value in the assist and three-point categories. Rostered in seven percent of Yahoo! leagues, Smart is closing in on top-100 value in nine-cat formats. While LeBron James (sciatica) is making progress in his recovery, streaming Smart in deep leagues for the final three games of the Lakers' road trip wouldn't be a bad idea. |
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Rui Hachimura Rui Hachimura scores 21 points vs. Charlotte
Mon, Nov 10, 2025, 3:48 PM
Rui Hachimura amassed 21 points (9-of-12 FGs), three rebounds, one assist, one steal and three three-pointers in Monday's win over the Hornets.
Analysis: After scoring a season-low eight points in Saturday's loss to the Hawks, Hachimura rebounded nicely in Charlotte. While the return of Austin Reaves from a groin injury knocked the forward down a peg in the offensive pecking order, Rui benefited from the improved spacing. The result was his third 20-point game of the season, with Hachimura shooting 75 percent from the field and 100 percent from three. Rostered in 27 percent of Yahoo! leagues, he's providing 10th-round value in nine-cat formats. |
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Austin Reaves Austin Reaves (groin) scores 24 points in return
Mon, Nov 10, 2025, 3:45 PM
Austin Reaves (groin) finished Monday's win over the Hornets with 24 points (7-of-17 FGs, 8-of-11 FTs), five rebounds, seven assists, two steals and two three-pointers.
Analysis: Back in the Lakers' lineup after missing three games with a groin injury, Reaves only played 29 minutes. While he didn't have a great night from deep, making just two of his 10 three-point attempts, the overall production was fine for a player whose minutes were somewhat restricted. Reaves and the Lakers have three more games on the schedule before the end of their road trip, starting with the Thunder on Wednesday. The concern for fantasy managers is the Friday/Saturday back-to-back against the Pelicans and Bucks. |
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Luka Doncic Luka Don?i? drops game-high 38 points vs. CHA
Mon, Nov 10, 2025, 3:42 PM
Luka Don?i? tallied 38 points (14-of-28 FGs, 5-of-5 FTs), six rebounds, seven assists, one steal and five three-pointers in Monday's win over the Hornets.
Analysis: Don?i? put on a show Monday night, dropping 38 points on excellent percentages. Even better for fantasy managers was that he kept the turnovers in check, only committing two. Monday's game was the first for the tandem of Don?i? and Austin Reaves since November 2, as the latter missed three games with a groin injury. They combined to score 62 points, providing the output that fantasy managers have come to expect with LeBron James (sciatica) out of the lineup. Don?i? and the Lakers should be challenged more on Wednesday when they visit the reigning champion Thunder. |
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Austin Reaves LAL starts Don?i?, Reaves, Smart, Hachimura, Ayton
Mon, Nov 10, 2025, 12:32 PM
Law Murray
Luka Don?i?, Austin Reaves, Marcus Smart, Rui Hachimura and Deandre Ayton will start Monday's game against the Hornets.
Analysis: Reaves is back in the lineup after a three-game absence due to a groin injury. His return means Jake LaRavia heads back to the bench, where his fantasy value takes a slight hit. However, LaRavia is worth holding onto until LeBron James returns, especially in deep leagues. The other four starters are unchanged. |
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LeBron James LeBron (sciatica) to practice with G League team
Mon, Nov 10, 2025, 11:44 AM
Khobi Price
LeBron James (sciatica) will practice with the Lakers' G League affiliate on Monday.
Analysis: James has not appeared in a game this season, but he's taking steps toward changing that soon. Cleared for contact activity last week, the 40-year-old forward will practice with the Lakers' G League affiliate in South Bay on Monday. Until LeBron is cleared to return, the Lakers will lean on Luka Don?i? and Austin Reaves to lead the way offensively. |
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Austin Reaves Austin Reaves (groin) available Monday vs. CHA
Mon, Nov 10, 2025, 11:33 AM
NBA Injury Report
Austin Reaves (groin) is available for Monday's game against the Hornets.
Analysis: Considered probable following the pregame shootaround on Monday afternoon, Reaves is officially available to play after a three-game absence. His return will most likely push Jake LaRavia to the bench. LaRavia is worth holding onto since LeBron James remains out of the lineup. |
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Austin Reaves Austin Reaves (groin) expected to play vs. Hornets
Mon, Nov 10, 2025, 7:56 AM
Chris B. Haynes
Austin Reaves (groin) is expected to return from a three-game absence to face the Hornets on Monday, according to NBA Insider Chris B. Haynes.
Analysis: Reaves has been sidelined for the Lakers' last three games, so it's unclear if he'll face a minutes restriction in his return to action. Jake LaRavia is the player who will be most impacted by Reaves' availability, but the former has played far too well to see his minutes plummet. LaRavia is worth a hold until his numbers fall off. |
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Austin Reaves Austin Reaves (groin) questionable Monday
Sun, Nov 9, 2025, 11:18 AM
Daniel Starkand
Austin Reaves (groin) is questionable for Monday's game against the Hornets.
Analysis: Reaves is managing a mild strain of his right groin and has missed the last three games. His status impacts Jake LaRavia the most, as he'll remain in the starting lineup until Reaves is available to play. Fantasy managers who are streaming LaRavia should hold onto him until it's clear that Reaves can play. |
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Jarred Vanderbilt Vanderbilt puts up 12/18/2/1/1 line off bench
Sat, Nov 8, 2025, 4:46 PM
Jarred Vanderbilt provided a boost off the bench with 12 points (4-of-9 FGs), 18 rebounds, two assists, one steal, one block and one three-pointer on Saturday against the Hawks.
Analysis: Vanderbilt hasn't been much of a producer in the box score this season, but he was able to have a productive night off the bench in this game. He had his first double-double of the season and set a new season-high for rebounds. It was an excellent performance for him, but this isn't going to happen often. He averaged 8.5 points, 10 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 2.0 steals in his two starts in October, and the only time he'll be worth considering as a streamer is when he's starting. |
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Jake LaRavia Jake LaRavia posts 13/5/2/2/1 line as starter
Sat, Nov 8, 2025, 4:42 PM
Jake LaRavia started again on Saturday and contributed 13 points (4-of-7 FGs), five rebounds, two assists, two steals, one block and one three-pointer against the Hawks.
Analysis: In what was a bad loss for the Lakers, LaRavia, who remained a starter in place of Austin Reaves (groin), was able to have a solid night. LaRavia has been productive as a starter this season, and he'll continue to play a large role for Los Angeles for the rest of the year. Prior to the game, head coach JJ Redick said that Reaves is expected to be back on this five-game road trip, with this game in Atlanta kicking that off. If Reaves remains out in Charlotte on Monday, LaRavia should get another start, but his time in that role is likely running out. |
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Luka Doncic Luka Don?i? held to season-low 22 points
Sat, Nov 8, 2025, 4:39 PM
Luka Don?i? led the Lakers with 22 points (7-of-17 FGs), five rebounds, 11 assists, one steal, four three-pointers and five turnovers in a 122-102 loss to the Hawks on Saturday.
Analysis: While Don?i? was still the leading scorer for the Lakers, he wasn't able to provide his usual dose of buckets. He set a new season-low for scoring in the ugly loss. This is a game to forget for fantasy managers; Don?i? won't be this bad often, and he should be able to respond in Charlotte on Monday to kick off a four-game week. |
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Austin Reaves Redick: Austin Reaves has mild groin strain
Sat, Nov 8, 2025, 1:36 PM
Khobi Price
Lakers coach JJ Redick said imaging revealed that Austin Reaves (groin) has a âmild strain.â
Analysis: Reaves doesn't have much pain, and the expectation is that he'll return during this five-game road trip. Reaves has already been ruled out against the Hawks on Saturday, so his next chance to play will be in Charlotte on Monday. Jake LaRavia will continue to start for now. |
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Maxi Kleber Maxi Kleber (core) available vs. Atlanta
Sat, Nov 8, 2025, 11:06 AM
Brad Turner
Maxi Kleber (core) has been upgraded to available to play against the Hawks on Saturday.
Analysis: Kleber will be available for the first time this season, and it will be interesting to see how Lakers coach JJ Redick uses him. However, it is unlikely that he plays enough, or produces enough, to warrant a roster spot in most formats. |
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