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LeBron James LeBron posts triple-double in win over Miami
Thu, Mar 19, 2026, 5:12 PM
LeBron James recorded a triple-double on Thursday with 19 points (8-of-12 FGs), 15 rebounds and 10 assists against the Heat.
Analysis: This was LeBron's 1,611th career game, which matched Robert Parish for the most in NBA history. In Parish's final regular season game, he played six minutes and contributed two points, three rebounds and a block. LeBron, who will surpass that record in his next game, recorded his 124th triple-double in his 1,611th appearance. He's not the player he once was, but this two-game stretch was a reminder that he can still impact the game in a big way for fantasy managers. |
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Luka Doncic Don?i? goes nuclear, drops 60 points vs. Miami
Thu, Mar 19, 2026, 5:09 PM
Luka Don?i? led the Lakers with 60 points (18-of-30 FGs, 15-of-19 FTs), seven rebounds, three assists, five steals and nine three-pointers in a 134-126 win over the Heat on Thursday.
Analysis: This was just another chapter to what has been an unreal stretch for Don?i?. This was his highest scoring game as a Laker and matched the second-most points he has ever scored in a game. He also just scored 100 points in 24 hours, both games on the road. During the Lakers' eight-game winning streak, Don?i? has averaged 40.9 points, 8.9 rebounds, 7.4 assists, 2.4 steals and 6.1 triples per game. The road trip will continue in Orlando on Saturday, and Don?i? will look to keep dominating at an unreal level. |
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Austin Reaves Austin Reaves (forearm) upgraded to available
Thu, Mar 19, 2026, 1:10 PM
Dan Woike
Austin Reaves (forearm) is available for Thursday's game against the Heat.
Analysis: A game-time call for Thursday's game, Reaves is officially good to go. He'll take on his usual role within the Lakers' lineup. |
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Luka Doncic Don?i? (hip) available to play vs. Miami
Thu, Mar 19, 2026, 12:37 PM
NBA Injury Report
Luka Don?i? (hip) is available to play against the Heat on Thursday.
Analysis: Don?i? was initially questionable on the second night of this back-to-back, but he will suit up. He finished with 40 points, nine rebounds and 10 assists on Wednesday and will look to stay hot in Miami. |
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LeBron James LeBron James (foot) upgraded to available vs. MIA
Thu, Mar 19, 2026, 12:34 PM
NBA Injury Report
LeBron James (foot) is available for Thursday's game against the Heat.
Analysis: James is good to go for Thursday's game, meaning he will tie Robert Parish's record for the most games played in NBA history. He should take on his usual workload as the Lakers look to pick up their second win in as many nights. |
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Austin Reaves Austin Reaves (forearm) questionable vs. Miami
Thu, Mar 19, 2026, 10:24 AM
NBA Injury Report
Austin Reaves (forearm) is questionable to play against the Heat on Thursday.
Analysis: Reaves joins Luka Doncic (hip) and LeBron James (foot) as questionable, so the Lakers could end up rolling out the skeleton crew on the second night of a back-to-back. Luke Kennard would likely step into a starting spot if Reaves is sidelined. |
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LeBron James LeBron James (foot) questionable vs. Miami
Thu, Mar 19, 2026, 10:19 AM
NBA Injury Report
LeBron James (foot) is questionable to play against the Heat on Thursday.
Analysis: The Lakers plane reportedly landed in Miami at 5:00 a.m. local time after playing at 8:30 p.m. central time on Wednesday night. In other words, it isn't surprising that LeBron is on the injury report. If he is unavailable, Rui Hachimura should slide into the starting unit. |
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Luka Doncic Luka Don?i? (hip) questionable vs. Miami
Thu, Mar 19, 2026, 10:14 AM
NBA Injury Report
Luka Don?i? (hip) is questionable to play against the Heat on Thursday.
Analysis: Don?i? joins LeBron James (foot) and Austin Reaves (forearm) as questionable for the second night of this back-to-back. If Don?i? is unavailable, there is a good chance the other two are out as well, which would leave the Lakers incredibly shorthanded. Luke Kennard and Jake LaRavia are both candidates to move into the starting unit, while Kobe Bufkin may return to the rotation as a backup ball handler behind Marcus Smart. |
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Deandre Ayton Deandre Ayton scores 16 points in win over Houston
Wed, Mar 18, 2026, 7:26 PM
Deandre Ayton had 16 points (8-of-10 FGs), four rebounds, two assists and three blocks in Wednesday's win over the Rockets.
Analysis: Ayton saw more opportunities and landed more production in Wednesday's rematch against the Rockets than in the previous matchup. He impacted the game on offense as an efficient scorer and was also big on defense with a trio of blocked shots. The former first-overall pick isn't be relied upon as much on the offensive end as in previous years. Yet, he seems to have adjusted to his role and is succeeding under head coach JJ Redick. This hasn't done Ayton any favors from a fantasy basketball standpoint, however. |
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LeBron James LeBron James puts up 30 points in win over Rockets
Wed, Mar 18, 2026, 7:19 PM
LeBron James added 30 points (13-of-14 FGs, 2-of-3 FTs), five rebounds, two assists, one steal, one block and two three-pointers in Wednesday's win over the Rockets.
Analysis: James went nearly perfect from the floor in his first 30-point outing since Jan 13. He missed only one shot in his 34 minutes, contributed as a rebounder, and was disruptive on the defensive end before the final horn sounded. The 23rd-year pro hasn't had the same impact as a scorer this season as in years' past. However, James showed on Wednesday that he's still more than capable of going off on any given night. He'll have a chance to score another 30-point game on Thursday against the Heat. |
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Luka Doncic Luka Don?i? stays hot, drops 40 Wednesday vs. HOU
Wed, Mar 18, 2026, 7:13 PM
Luka Don?i? amassed 40 points (12-of-25 FGs, 9-of-14 FTs), 9 rebounds, 10 assists, one steal and seven three-pointers in the win over the Rockets on Wednesday.
Analysis: Following his 36-point outing against the Rockets on Monday, Don?i? outdid himself in Wednesday's rematch. The superstar guard reached the 40-point mark for the 12th time this season and came up just one rebound shy of a triple-double. Don?i? has been on an absolute tear of late, averaging 34.9 points across his 10 appearances in March. His production has helped the Lakers to seven consecutive wins and into third in the Western Conference standings. |
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LeBron James LeBron James has 18 points, five assists vs. HOU
Mon, Mar 16, 2026, 6:20 PM
LeBron James added 18 points (7-of-13 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), five rebounds, five assists, two steals and one three-pointer in the win over the Rockets on Monday.
Analysis: James took a more measured approach on the offensive end on Monday, something he's more frequently done in his 23rd NBA season. The four-time champion shot efficiently in his limited attempts, which was enough on this night to finish as the Lakers' second-leading scorer. James tied a team-high in assists and also racked up a couple of steals to sweeten his final stat line. The Lakers will see the Rockets again on Wednesday, giving James a chance to land even more production in the rematch. |
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Austin Reaves Austin Reaves scores 15 points in win over HOU
Mon, Mar 16, 2026, 6:14 PM
Austin Reaves totaled 15 points (5-of-18 FGs, 5-of-5 FTs), three rebounds, five assists, four steals and one block in the win over the Rockets on Monday.
Analysis: Uncharacteristically, Reaves' defensive performance topped what he did on the offensive end on Monday. The fifth-year guard led all players in steals and added a blocked shot, tallying five stocks on the evening. On offense, he went without a made three-pointer for only the third time all season, which led to a poor shooting performance overall. Reaves had scored at least 30 points in the three previous games, so it shouldn't be surprising if he were to bounce back with a strong offensive showing in Wednesday's rematch against Houston. |
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Luka Doncic Luka Don?i? hangs 36 points on Houston in win
Mon, Mar 16, 2026, 6:07 PM
Luka Don?i? finished Monday's win over the Rockets with 36 points (14-of-27 FGs, 4-of-5 FTs), six rebounds, four assists, two steals and four three-pointers.
Analysis: Don?i?'s run of dominant offensive performances continued on Monday, when he scored 30 points for the sixth consecutive game. The do-it-all guard made an impact from beyond the arc, but uncharacteristically didn't have his usual rebounding and passing production to go with it. Still, his scoring output was welcome in a game in which both teams struggled to consistently put points on the board. Don?i? has an opportunity to extend his streak of 30-point games to seven on Wednesday in a rematch against the Rockets. |
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Maxi Kleber Maxi Kleber (back) shut down for five days
Mon, Mar 16, 2026, 2:19 PM
Khobi Price
Maxi Kleber (back) has been shut down for five days.
Analysis: Monday's game against the Rockets will be the fourth that Kleber has missed with a lumbar strain, and he's going to miss a few games beyond that. According to Lakers head coach JJ Redick, the veteran forward has been shut down for five days and did not travel with the team for the start of its six-game road trip. There's hope that Kleber will be able to rejoin the Lakers during the trip, but his availability does not affect fantasy basketball. |
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Marcus Smart Marcus Smart sinks five triples, scores 21 points
Sat, Mar 14, 2026, 5:47 PM
Marcus Smart tallied 21 points (8-of-15 FGs), three rebounds, two assists, five steals, one block and five three-pointers in Saturday's win over the Nuggets.
Analysis: In his last three appearances before Saturday, Smart totaled 24 points on 8-of-23 shooting from the field. Given the recent production and his season-long value, few expected Smart to have the night that he did. The veteran guard shot 5-of-12 from beyond the arc, a season-high for made three-pointers, while recording his third 20-point game of the season. Expecting Smart to do this consistently would be a bit much, but he's capable of coming through for fantasy managers every so often. |
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LeBron James LeBron James records 17/6/5/2 line vs. Denver
Sat, Mar 14, 2026, 5:46 PM
LeBron James accounted for 17 points (7-of-13 FGs, 2-of-3 FTs), six rebounds, five assists, two steals and one three-pointer in Saturday's win over the Nuggets.
Analysis: Offensively, James took a back seat to Luka Don?i? and Austin Reaves on Saturday, as they combined to score 62 points. However, James provided solid value in his 40 minutes, with the five turnovers being the lone issue. The Lakers' four-game Week 21 slate includes a midweek back-to-back, so LeBron may sit one out. If so, Rui Hachimura (six points, four rebounds) would have added value in deep leagues. |
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Austin Reaves Austin Reaves tallies game-high 32 points vs. DEN
Sat, Mar 14, 2026, 5:46 PM
Austin Reaves produced 32 points (12-of-21 FGs, 5-of-6 FTs), seven rebounds, six assists, one steal, one block and three three-pointers in Saturday's win over the Nuggets.
Analysis: While Luka Don?i?'s fadeaway with five-tenths of a second remaining in overtime was the deciding basket, he would not have been able to hit that shot if not for Reaves. The Lakers guard successfully pulled off the intentionally missed free throw, grabbing his own rebound and scoring with 1.9 seconds remaining in regulation to force overtime. For the second time this season, Reaves has scored at least 30 points in three consecutive games. |
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Luka Doncic Luka Don?i? caps 30-point night with game-winner
Sat, Mar 14, 2026, 5:45 PM
Luka Don?i? recorded 30 points (10-of-26 FGs, 6-of-9 FTs), 11 rebounds, 13 assists, one steal, three blocks and four three-pointers in Saturday's win over the Hornets.
Analysis: Don?i?'s fadeaway jumper from the left baseline with five-tenths of a second remaining in overtime gave the Lakers a critical win, as they clinched the head-to-head tiebreaker over the Nuggets. The triple-double was his second in three games and eighth of the season. The percentages and turnovers, of which Don?i? had six, weren't great, but the overall stat line will be good enough for many fantasy managers. The Lakers play four games in Week 21, starting with the Rockets on Monday. |
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Jaxson Hayes Jaxson Hayes (back) available Saturday vs. Nuggets
Sat, Mar 14, 2026, 9:53 AM
Jaxson Hayes (back) is available for Saturday's game against the Nuggets.
Analysis: Hayes is set to return after missing the last two games with a back injury. He'll slide back into the backup center role, taking minutes from Jarred Vanderbilt and Drew Timme behind Deandre Ayton. |
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