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Jake LaRavia Jake LaRavia scores 18 points in loss to Hornets
Thu, Jan 15, 2026, 7:57 PM
Jake LaRavia totaled 18 points (5-of-10 FGs, 5-of-5 FTs), three rebounds, three assists, two steals and three three-pointers in the loss to the Hornets on Thursday.
Analysis: LaRavia shot the ball efficiently on Thursday en route to finishing as one of five Lakers to score in double figures. The first-year Laker also collected a couple of steals in his team-high 37 minutes and tied for the team lead in three-pointers. LaRavia scored in double figures for the sixth time in January and continues to have a really good stretch from a production standpoint. He's rostered in only 21 percent of Yahoo! leagues, and could be a worthwhile roster addition for those managers looking for upside. |
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Luka Doncic Luka Don?i? puts 39 points in loss to Charlotte
Thu, Jan 15, 2026, 7:44 PM
Luka Don?i? amassed 39 points (15-of-26 FGs, 3-of-7 FTs), three rebounds, four assists and six three-pointers in the loss to the Hornets on Thursday.
Analysis: Don?i? put up another high-scoring performance on Thursday, despite it coming in a lopsided defeat. Yet, the do-it-all guard struggled to make much of an impact when he wasn't scoring. Don?i? combined for just seven rebounds and assists, which marks the lowest since December 20 against the Clippers, a game in which he exited early due to injury. He limited his turnovers to just one on Thursday, a great improvement from the seven he had on Tuesday. Nonetheless, fantasy managers should expect Don?i? to get back to his stat-stuffing ways fairly quickly. |
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LeBron James LeBron James records 29/9/6/2/1 line vs. Charlotte
Thu, Jan 15, 2026, 7:43 PM
LeBron James finished Thursday's loss to the Hornets with 29 points (10-of-19 FGs, 6-of-7 FTs), nine rebounds, six assists, two steals, one block and three three-pointers.
Analysis: James followed up his 31/9/10 outing against the Hawks with another well-rounded performance on Thursday. In his 33 minutes, he once again shot well from the floor and was efficient from the three-point line, as his impact as a rebounder and playmaker also carried over. The 41-year-old forward also gathered a few stocks before the final horn sounded, giving him lots of fantasy basketball production on the night. The Lakers will face the Trail Blazers on Saturday, where James will have a chance to log another big performance. |
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Jaxson Hayes Jaxson Hayes (hamstring) out Thursday vs. CHA
Thu, Jan 15, 2026, 10:01 AM
Daniel Starkand
Jaxson Hayes (hamstring) is out for Thursday's game against the Hornets.
Analysis: Hayes will miss a second consecutive game as he recovers from a sore left hamstring. The Lakers will have to go small when Deandre Ayton isn't on the floor, with Jarred Vanderbilt serving as the small-ball center. |
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Jaxson Hayes Jaxson Hayes (hamstring) questionable Thursday
Wed, Jan 14, 2026, 1:59 PM
NBA Injury Report
Jaxson Hayes (hamstring) is questionable for Thursday's game against the
Analysis: Hayes sat out Tuesday's win over the Hawks with a sore left hamstring. His absence led to Jarred Vanderbilt spending most of his night as a small-ball center. This does not affect fantasy basketball. |
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Deandre Ayton Deandre Ayton puts up 17/18 double-double vs. ATL
Tue, Jan 13, 2026, 7:03 PM
Deandre Ayton recorded a double-double on Tuesday with 17 points (7-of-9 FGs), 18 rebounds, and one assist against the Hawks.
Analysis: This was Ayton's second straight double-double, which was the first time he had consecutive double-doubles since November. He also set a new season high for boards in the win. Ayton has been an excellent source of rebounds and field goal percentage this season, though he hasn't had much success in other categories. Still, that has been enough for him to once again be a top-100 player in category leagues. He's had a few rough games in recent weeks, so this performance was encouraging. |
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Luka Doncic Don?i? tallies 27/5/12 line with five triples
Tue, Jan 13, 2026, 6:57 PM
Luka Don?i? lit up the Hawks with 27 points (7-of-16 FGs, 8-of-10 FTs), five rebounds, 12 assists, one block, five three-pointers and seven turnovers on Tuesday.
Analysis: Don?i? had a monster first half for the Lakers to give them a 21-point lead entering the break. He contributed 23 points and seven dimes before halftime, and while he didn't contribute much after that, he was still able to have an excellent night. The turnovers were rough, but that isn't a new issue for Luka. He'll continue to pour in the gaudy counting stats moving forward, with the Hornets up next on the schedule on Thursday. |
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LeBron James LeBron turns back clock with 31/9/10 line vs. ATL
Tue, Jan 13, 2026, 6:54 PM
LeBron James led the Lakers with 31 points (12-of-20 FGs), nine rebounds, 10 assists, one steal, one block and two three-pointers in a 141-116 win over the Hawks on Tuesday.
Analysis: LeBron has had a lot of success against the Hawks throughout his career, and even at 41 years old, that hasn't changed. He fell one rebound shy of recording his first triple-double of the season for the second time in the Lakers' last three games to help them snap a three-game losing streak. He had some rough outings early on, but he has been excellent since the calendar flipped to 2026, and he'll look to keep it going against the Hornets on Thursday. |
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Luka Doncic Luka Don?i? (groin) available Tuesday vs. Hawks
Tue, Jan 13, 2026, 4:00 PM
Luka Don?i? (groin) is available for Tuesday's game against the Hawks.
Analysis: Don?i? was initially listed as questionable with a groin injury, but is ultimately available for Tuesday's game against the Hawks. The 26-year-old small forward had 42 points in Monday's game against the Kings, but had to have his inner thigh/groin area treated in the second half and only had two points in the fourth quarter. This will be Don?i?'s second consecutive back-to-back where he's played in both games. |
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LeBron James LeBron James (foot) available Tuesday vs. Hawks
Tue, Jan 13, 2026, 3:45 PM
LeBron James (foot) is available for Tuesday's game against the Hawks.
Analysis: James was initially listed as questionable with left foot joint arthritis and right sciatica, but is ultimately available for Tuesday's game against the Hawks. The 41-year-old had 22 points in Monday's loss to the Kings and is set to play both games of a back-to-back for the first time so far this season. |
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Jaxson Hayes Jaxson Hayes (hamstring) out Tuesday vs. Hawks
Tue, Jan 13, 2026, 10:14 AM
Jaxson Hayes (hamstring) is out for Tuesday's game against the Hawks.
Analysis: Hayes is dealing with left hamstring soreness. The 25-year-old center had 12 points and five rebounds off the bench Monday against the Kings. With Hayes sidelined, Jarred Vanderbilt will likely spend some time at center while Deandre Ayton sits. |
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LeBron James LeBron James (foot) questionable vs. Atlanta
Tue, Jan 13, 2026, 10:08 AM
NBA Injury Report
LeBron James (foot) is questionable to play against the Hawks on Tuesday.
Analysis: James scored 22 points on Monday but could end up sitting out against Atlanta. Rui Hachimura will be back, so if James is sidelined Jake LaRavia should remain in the starting lineup, though he only had two points in 31 minutes against the Kings. |
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Kobe Bufkin Shams: Kobe Bufkin inks 10-day deal with Lakers
Tue, Jan 13, 2026, 9:58 AM
Shams Charania
ESPN's Shams Charania reports that Kobe Bufkin has signed a 10-day contract with the Lakers.
Analysis: Bufkin has played well for the Lakers' G-League affiliate, and he may earn some time with the parent club due to LA's numerous injuries. Fantasy managers, however, shouldn't scramble to the waiver wire to add him. |
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Luka Doncic Luka Don?i? (groin) questionable Tuesday vs. Hawks
Tue, Jan 13, 2026, 7:02 AM
Dave McMenamin
ESPN's Dave McMenamin reports that Luka Don?i? (groin) is questionable for Tuesday's matchup with the Hawks.
Analysis: According to McMenamin, Don?i? had his inner thigh/groin area treated in the second half of Monday's loss to the Kings, and his status for the second leg of the Lakers' back-to-back set is uncertain. The Lakers have not yet submitted an injury report for Tuesday's tilt with the Hawks, but LeBron James has not played both legs of a back-to-back this season, so his status is also in question. Los Angeles could be sorely undermanned, which would lead to the team picking up the slack in a committee approach, with guys like Dalton Knecht, Nick Smith Jr. and Gabe Vincent seeing increased run. The team will need to lean heavily on its available starters, which could mean monster usage for Rui Hachimura, Marcus Smart and Jake LaRavia. |
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Deandre Ayton Deandre Ayton posts 13 points, 13 rebounds vs. SAC
Mon, Jan 12, 2026, 6:31 PM
Deandre Ayton amassed 13 points (4-of-7 FGs, 5-of-8 FTs), 13 rebounds, one assist and two blocks in Monday's loss to the Lakers.
Analysis: One of the few positives for the Lakers in a game in which they allowed the Kings to shoot 59 percent from the field was the production of their centers. After totaling 13 points and nine rebounds in his previous two games, Ayton recorded his 14th double-double of the season. By comparison, he had 20 double-doubles last season. Jaxson Hayes added 12 points (5-of-6 FGs, 2-of-4 FTs), five rebounds and one assist in 19 minutes off the bench. If LeBron James doesn't play in Tuesday's game against the Hawks, there should be more opportunities for Ayton and Hayes offensively, even if it's just in the two-man game with Luka Don?i?. |
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LeBron James LeBron James tallies 22 points, four rebounds
Mon, Jan 12, 2026, 6:30 PM
LeBron James accounted for 22 points (8-of-17 FGs, 6-of-6 FTs), four rebounds, three assists and one steal in Monday's loss to the Kings.
Analysis: As a team, the Lakers shot 8-of-36 from beyond the arc, with James missing all five of his attempts. And with the Lakers unable to get stops when they needed them, the 41-year-old was subbed out for good with 1:53 remaining. James played 33 minutes, and he's yet to play both games of a back-to-back this season. Consider him questionable for Tuesday's game against the Hawks. |
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Luka Doncic Luka Don?i? scores game-high 42 points vs. SAC
Mon, Jan 12, 2026, 6:30 PM
Luka Don?i? finished Monday's loss to the Kings with 42 points (16-of-25 FGs, 8-of-8 FTs), seven rebounds, eight assists, four steals and two three-pointers.
Analysis: Don?i? had it rolling during the first half of Monday's game, scoring 26 points. However, after dropping 14 more in the third, the Lakers' guard only scored two in the fourth. Add in the Lakers' inability to get stops, and the result was another double-digit defeat. Simply put, the Lakers either come through in the clutch, or their stars wind up watching the final minutes of a loss on the bench (with the occasional exception). Don?i? played both games of the Lakers' last back-to-back, so that may bode well for his availability for Tuesday's game against the Hawks. |
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Rui Hachimura Rui Hachimura (calf) picks up DNP-CD vs. Kings
Mon, Jan 12, 2026, 6:27 PM
Jovan Buha
Rui Hachimura (calf) did not play in Monday's loss to the Kings.
Analysis: Hachimura was absent from the Lakers' injury report for Monday's game, and he was in uniform. However, he saw no action. Jake LaRavia remained in the starting lineup, playing 31 minutes and finishing with two points (1-of-7 FGs), two rebounds, three assists and one steal. During his postgame press conference, Lakers head coach JJ Redick said that Hachimura did not play since he wasn't available for both games of the back-to-back. He'll play on Tuesday against the Hawks, albeit on a severe minutes restriction. |
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Rui Hachimura Rui Hachimura (calf) absent from injury report
Sun, Jan 11, 2026, 2:20 PM
Dan Woike
Rui Hachimura (calf) is not on the injury report for Monday's game against the Kings.
Analysis: Hachimura is available after missing the last six games with a calf injury. Jake LaRavia may remain in the starting lineup for another game if the former is under a minutes restriction in his first game back. Managers in deep leagues should hold onto LaRavia until the dust settles on the Lakers' rotation. |
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Luka Doncic Luka Don?i? fouls out for first time since 2022
Fri, Jan 9, 2026, 7:11 PM
Luka Don?i? finished Friday's loss to the Bucks with 24 points (8-of-25 FGs, 4-of-8 FTs), nine rebounds, nine assists, two steals and four three-pointers.
Analysis: For just the third time in his career, and the first since October 29, 2022, Don?i? fouled out of an NBA game on Friday. His foul of Milwaukee's Kevin Porter Jr. on a three-point attempt with 16.2 seconds remaining led to two made free throws that gave the Bucks the lead for good. This was a frustrating night for Don?i?, who shot 4-of-19 from inside the arc and 4-of-8 at the foul line. The rebounds, assists, steals and three-pointers were useful, but Don?i? managers took a hit in the percentages. |
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