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Maxi Kleber Maxi Kleber (core) questionable Saturday vs. ATL
Fri, Nov 7, 2025, 11:07 AM
Khobi Price
Maxi Kleber (core) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Hawks.
Analysis: Kleber has yet to appear in a game this season, but that may change on Saturday. However, if the veteran forward is available to play, he's unlikely to get the minutes needed to impact fantasy basketball. Leave Kleber on the waiver wire. |
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Austin Reaves Austin Reaves (groin) out Saturday vs. Atlanta
Fri, Nov 7, 2025, 11:04 AM
Khobi Price
Austin Reaves (groin) is out for Saturday's game against the Hawks.
Analysis: Reaves will miss a third straight game with a strained right groin. His absence means Jake LaRavia will remain in the starting lineup, and he's worth streaming in deep leagues due to the Lakers also being without LeBron James. |
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LeBron James LeBron progresses to âcontact basketball activity'
Thu, Nov 6, 2025, 7:15 AM
Mike Trudell
LeBron James (sciatica) has progressed to âcontact basketball activity.â
Analysis: The 40-year-old and not appeared in a game so far this season as he battles sciatica. Progressing to contact drills is certainly a good sign, and the team says he'll be reevaluated in approximately 1-2 weeks. Given his age and the desire to have him healthy for the postseason, it seems fair to assume that the team may wait another two weeks for that evaluation and to update his timeline. Luca Doncic and Austin Reaves will continue to carry the load for the Lakers in the meantime. |
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Deandre Ayton Deandre Ayton drops 22 points, 10 rebounds vs. SAS
Wed, Nov 5, 2025, 8:23 PM
Deandre Ayton recorded 22 points (9-of-13 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), 10 rebounds, one steal and two blocks in Wednesday's win over the Spurs.
Analysis: For the first time this season, Ayton has recorded double-doubles in consecutive games. Faced with the challenging task of defending Victor Wembanyama, the Lakers center held his own and provided his team with needed production in the frontcourt. Thus far, Ayton has been a top-100 player in eight- and nine-cat formats, proving to be slightly more valuable in the former. There remains the question of what his role will look like once LeBron James is available to play, but Ayton is in a good spot right now. |
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Luka Doncic Luka Don?i? produces 35/9/13/5/2 line vs. Spurs
Wed, Nov 5, 2025, 8:20 PM
NBA
Luka Don?i? amassed 35 points (9-of-27 FGs, 13-of-17 FTs), nine rebounds, 13 assists, five steals, two blocks and four three-pointers in Wednesday's win over the Spurs.
Analysis: Back in the Lakers' starting lineup after sitting out Monday's win over Portland, Don?i? finished one rebound shy of a triple-double. And he made some history, becoming the first Laker to accumulate at least 35 points, 10 assists and five steals in a single game (steals did not become an official stat until 1973-74). Luka's five steals matched his career-high, and he also blocked two shots. Sure, he missed four free throws, but the overall line more than compensated for that. |
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Luka Doncic LAL starts Don?i?, Smart, LaRavia, Rui, Ayton
Wed, Nov 5, 2025, 3:40 PM
NBA Lineups
Luka Don?i?, Marcus Smart, Jake LaRavia, Rui Hachimura and Deandre Ayton will start Wednesday's game against the Spurs.
Analysis: Don?i? is back in the starting lineup after missing Monday's win over the Trail Blazers, but Austin Reaves (groin) is not. As a result, LaRavia will remain in the starting lineup and is worth streaming in deep leagues until Reaves returns. |
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Jaxson Hayes Jaxson Hayes (ankle) available vs. San Antonio
Wed, Nov 5, 2025, 9:32 AM
NBA Injury Report
Jaxson Hayes (ankle) is available to play against the Spurs on Wednesday.
Analysis: As expected, Hayes will be available after initially being listed as probable. He'll fill out the backup center minutes behind Deandre Ayton once again, which isn't enough time for Hayes to make an impact. |
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Austin Reaves Austin Reaves (groin) ruled out vs. San Antonio
Wed, Nov 5, 2025, 9:29 AM
Tim Bontemps
Austin Reaves (groin) has been ruled out against the Spurs on Wednesday.
Analysis: Despite fully participating in shootaround, Reaves will miss a second straight game. Jake LaRavia should remain in the starting unit for another game after contributing 11 points, five rebounds, six assists and three steals against Portland on Monday. |
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Austin Reaves Reaves (groin) full participant in shootaround
Wed, Nov 5, 2025, 8:32 AM
Khobi Price
Austin Reaves (groin) was a full participant in shootaround ahead of Wednesday's game against the Spurs.
Analysis: Reaves is still questionable, but participating in shootaround is a positive sign for his potential availability. He sat out on Monday after playing 38 minutes on Sunday, which allowed Jake LaRavia to start in his place. LaRavia will return to a reserve role if Reaves is back. |
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Maxi Kleber Maxi Kleber (core) to remain out Wednesday vs. SAS
Tue, Nov 4, 2025, 3:02 PM
NBA Injury Report
Maxi Kleber (core) is out for Wednesday's game against the Spurs.
Analysis: Kleber remains out for another game due to an abdominal muscle strain. He's unlikely to impact fantasy basketball once available, so there's no need to stash Kleber in an IL+ slot. |
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Jaxson Hayes Jaxson Hayes (ankle) probable Wednesday vs. SAS
Tue, Nov 4, 2025, 2:21 PM
Edwin Garcia
Jaxson Hayes (ankle) is probable for Wednesday's game against the Spurs.
Analysis: Hayes tweaked his right ankle during Monday's win over the Trail Blazers, but the probable tag suggests he'll be available to play. With starting center Deandre Ayton available, however, Hayes is unlikely to get the minutes needed to impact fantasy basketball. |
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Austin Reaves Austin Reaves (groin) questionable Wednesday
Tue, Nov 4, 2025, 2:10 PM
Edwin Garcia
Austin Reaves (groin) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Spurs.
Analysis: Reaves did not play in Monday's win over the Trail Blazers, but his sore right groin has lingered long enough to get him back onto the injury report. If he remains out, Jake LaRavia will stay in the starting lineup, where he provides added streaming value. |
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Luka Doncic Luka Don?i? (leg) absent from injury report
Tue, Nov 4, 2025, 2:05 PM
Edwin Garcia
Luka Don?i? (leg) is not on the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Spurs.
Analysis: Don?i? did not play in Monday's win over the Trail Blazers, the Lakers' second game in as many nights. Dalton Knecht, who played 23 minutes against Portland, will return to the bench with Don?i? back in action. |
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Nick Smith Nick Smith Jr. drops 25 points off bench
Mon, Nov 3, 2025, 6:43 PM
Nick Smith Jr. provided a boost off the bench with 25 points (10-of-15 FGs), one rebound, six assists, two steals and five three-pointers against the Trail Blazers on Monday.
Analysis: Smith signed a two-way deal with the Lakers in September after being waived by the Hornets two years after they drafted him in the first round. This was only his third appearance this season, but with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves out on the second night of a back-to-back, Smith was able to take on a larger role, and he took advantage. He came up big late, scoring 10 points in the fourth quarter to help the Lakers win their fourth straight game. He may not play a consistent role when everyone is healthy, but he is worth stashing in dynasty formats. |
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Deandre Ayton Deandre Ayton produces 29/10 double-double
Mon, Nov 3, 2025, 6:39 PM
Deandre Ayton recorded a double-double on Monday with 29 points (14-of-19 FGs), 10 rebounds, two assists and three blocks in a 123-115 win over the Trail Blazers.
Analysis: When the Lakers played Portland earlier this season, Ayton was held to 16 points and eight rebounds in what ended up being one of their two losses this season. Since then, they've won four games in a row, and Ayton came up big in this one with a new season-high for points. This was Ayton's best outing of the season, which was pivotal to the victory. Next up on the schedule is a matchup with Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs, which isn't a favorable matchup for Ayton. |
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Rui Hachimura Hachimura scores season-best 28 points vs. POR
Mon, Nov 3, 2025, 6:36 PM
Rui Hachimura lit up the Trail Blazers with 28 points (10-of-15 FGs), four rebounds, one assist, one steal, one block and two three-pointers on Monday.
Analysis: With Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves sidelined for the second leg of the Lakers' back-to-back, Hachimura was one of the players that stepped up on offense. Hachimura had another efficient scoring night and set a new season-high for points. In fact, he has yet to make less than 50 percent of his shot attempts in a game this season. He won't see the same volume most nights, but this was an excellent outing for him. |
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Maxi Kleber Maxi Kleber (core) ruled out vs. Portland
Mon, Nov 3, 2025, 3:24 PM
Khobi Price
Maxi Kleber (core) has been ruled out against the Trail Blazers on Monday.
Analysis: Kleber will have to wait at least one more game before making his season debut. He was listed as questionable for the first time this season, so his return could be close, though it is unlikely that he plays a significant role. |
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Deandre Ayton Deandre Ayton (back) available vs. Portland
Mon, Nov 3, 2025, 3:22 PM
Khobi Price
Deandre Ayton (back) is available to play against the Trail Blazers on Monday.
Analysis: Ayton will be back after a one-game absence against Miami on Sunday. Jaxson Hayes got the starting nod in that game, but he will return to a reserve role with Ayton available to take on his former team. |
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Austin Reaves Austin Reaves (groin) out Monday vs. Portland
Mon, Nov 3, 2025, 10:22 AM
Ryan Ward
Austin Reaves (groin) is out for Monday's game against the Trail Blazers.
Analysis: Reaves played 38 minutes in Sunday's win over the Heat, and he joins Luka Don?i? on the sideline for Monday's game in Portland. Due to the absences, Dalton Knecht and Bronny James will likely see their playing time increase, but neither is worth the streaming risk in most leagues. Jake LaRavia, however, is, especially after he played 35 minutes on Sunday. |
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Maxi Kleber Maxi Kleber (core) questionable vs. Portland
Mon, Nov 3, 2025, 10:21 AM
Jacob Rude
Maxi Kleber (core) is questionable to play against the Trail Blazers on Monday.
Analysis: Kleber has yet to suit up this season, but he could be available for the Lakers on the second night of a back-to-back. There would be extra minutes available for Kleber if he suits up, but he likely won't play enough to make a fantasy impact. |
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