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Collin Sexton Collin Sexton (head) exits during fourth quarter
Wed, Nov 11, 2026, 4:59 PM
Dan Woike
Collin Sexton (head) finished Wednesday's win over the Bucks with 10 points (4-of-8 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), one rebound, three assists and one steal.
Analysis: With Quentin Grimes (finger) unavailable for Wednesday's game, Sexton's role had added importance. Unfortunately, while he did hit double figures, the Lakers guard had to leave with just under seven minutes left in the fourth quarter. Sexton banged heads with Bucks guard Ryan Rollins, and both left the game and did not return. Sexton's cut required sutures, but there were no reports that he might have to enter the league's concussion protocol. |
Walker Kessler Walker Kessler records 10/11/3/1/1 line vs. Bucks
Wed, Nov 11, 2026, 4:59 PM
Walker Kessler amassed 10 points (5-of-10 FGs), 11 rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block in Wednesday's win over the Bucks.
Analysis: The Lakers have played seven games in November, and Kessler has recorded a double-double in six of them. In addition to the double-doubles, the 7-footer has blocked at least one shot in 11 of 13 games this season. Thus far, Kessler has been everything that fantasy managers hoped he would be in Los Angeles, and then some. |
Sandro Mamukelashvili Sandro Mamukelashvili hits five triples, scores 23
Wed, Nov 11, 2026, 4:59 PM
Sandro Mamukelashvili accounted for 23 points (9-of-15 FGs), three rebounds, two assists, one steal and five three-pointers in Wednesday's win over the Bucks.
Analysis: Mamukelashvili was at his best during the second quarter, shooting 4-of-4 from the field and scoring 10 points. He didn't provide much beyond points and three-pointers, but Mamu has been productive enough this season to merit a roster spot in deep leagues. Despite not playing the same position, Mamukelashvili would be worth streaming if either Luka Don?i? (ankle) or Austin Reaves (heel) misses Friday's game against the Spurs. |
Luka Doncic Luka Don?i? (ankle) scores game-high 32 points
Wed, Nov 11, 2026, 4:58 PM
Dan Woike
Luka Don?i? (ankle) finished Wednesday's win over the Bucks with 32 points (10-of-25 FGs, 7-of-10 FTs), five rebounds, five assists, three steals and five three-pointers.
Analysis: Don?i? has scored at least 30 points in each of his last nine appearances. However, there was a concerning moment when the Lakers star appeared to tweak his ankle during the fourth quarter. The benches were being cleared at this point, so Don?i? returned to the Lakers' locker room with a team trainer with 4:23 remaining in the fourth quarter. We'll see if he lands on the injury report for Friday's game against the Spurs, especially with Austin Reaves (heel) leaving Wednesday's victory during the third quarter. |
Austin Reaves Austin Reaves will not return against the Bucks
Wed, Nov 11, 2026, 4:16 PM
Dave McMenamin
Austin Reaves (heel) will not return against the Bucks on Wednesday.
Analysis: The Lakers were already up double digits, so there was no need to bring him back in. If he is to miss time, look for Collin Sexton to take more shots and more minutes for Quentin Grimes. They both become stream options in redraft leagues but not high priority ones. |
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Austin Reaves LAL: Don?i?, Reaves, Thybulle, LaRavia, Kessler
Wed, Nov 11, 2026, 1:40 PM
NBA Lineups
Luka Don?i?, Austin Reaves, Matisse Thybulle, Jake LaRavia and Walker Kessler will start Wednesday's game against the Bucks.
Analysis: Reaves, who did not play in Monday's win over the Hawks, returns and will take on his usual role within the Lakers' lineup. Ziaire Williams heads to the bench, while the other four starters are unchanged. |
Quentin Grimes Quentin Grimes (finger) ruled out vs. Milwaukee
Wed, Nov 11, 2026, 8:18 AM
NBA Injury Report
Quentin Grimes (finger) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Bucks.
Analysis: Grimes is going to miss a second straight game, which should mean Collin Sexton is the primary scoring option off the bench once again for the Lakers. However, with both Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves available, Sexton's impact may be limited. |
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Quentin Grimes Quentin Grimes (finger) questionable Wednesday
Tue, Nov 10, 2026, 12:13 PM
NBA Injury Report
Quentin Grimes (finger) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Bucks.
Analysis: Grimes injured a finger on his right hand during Sunday's win over the Pistons and did not play the following night against the Hawks. If he can play on Wednesday, Grimes will return to his usual reserve role. |
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Austin Reaves Austin Reaves (illness) removed from injury report
Tue, Nov 10, 2026, 12:11 PM
NBA Injury Report
Austin Reaves (illness) is not on the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Bucks.
Analysis: Reaves did not play in Monday's win over the Hawks. With Quentin Grimes also out, Ziaire Williams returned to the starting lineup. Either Williams or Jake LaRavia is likely to come off the bench on Wednesday. |
Xavier Cooks Report: LAL signs Carson Cooper to two-way deal
Tue, Nov 10, 2026, 12:04 PM
Michael Scotto
HoopsHype's Michael Scotto reports that the Lakers signed Carson Cooper to a two-way contract.
Analysis: Not selected in the 2026 draft, Cooper began the season on a two-way deal with the Grizzlies and appeared in one game. He'll join the Lakers on a similar deal, and Lawson Lovering has been waived to open up a two-way slot for Cooper. |
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Luka Doncic Luka Don?i? posts 32 points, 10 assists in return
Mon, Nov 9, 2026, 3:38 PM
Luka Don?i? accumulated 32 points (11-of-22 FGs, 7-of-7 FTs), eight rebounds, 10 assists, five steals and two blocks over 39 minutes to lead the Lakers to a 124-114 win over the Hawks on Monday.
Analysis: Don?i? fell short of the 40-point plateau in his return from a one-game absence due to a minor back issue, but showed no signs of rust, turning in another spectacular all-around performance that left him two rebounds shy of a triple-double. He scored 18 of his 32 points after halftime, helping Los Angeles withstand a late Atlanta rally before pulling away in the closing minutes. The Lakers were also without Austin Reaves (illness) in this one, making Don?i?'s latest all-around performance even more impressive. The 27-year-old franchise cornerstone has been virtually unstoppable through the early stages of the season and has quickly established himself as the frontrunner in the MVP race. |
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Walker Kessler Walker Kessler notches seventh straight double-double
Mon, Nov 9, 2026, 3:33 PM
Walker Kessler delivered 21 points (8-of-12 FGs, 5-of-6 FTs), 10 rebounds, four assists, one steal and one block over 30 minutes in Monday's win over the Hawks.
Analysis: Kessler got off to an outstanding start with 15 first-half points and he managed to pull down just enough rebounds to notch a double-double for the seventh consecutive game since late October. The 25-year-old big man has fit seamlessly into Los Angeles' nucleus after missing nearly all of last season following shoulder surgery. |
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Sandro Mamukelashvili Sandro Mamukelashvili scores 23 off the bench
Mon, Nov 9, 2026, 3:32 PM
Sandro Mamukelashvili chipped in 23 points (7-of-13 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), eight rebounds, three assists and one block over 32 minutes off the bench in Monday's win over the Hawks.
Analysis: Mamukelashvili saw a massive uptick in minutes and offensive opportunities with Austin Reaves sitting out due to illness on the tail-end of a back-to-back for the Lakers. The 27-year-old drained 5-of-8 shots from three-point range and established season-high marks in both minutes and points. His fantasy appeal is strictly limited to situation-dependent matchups like this one where he receives extra chances. |
Ziaire Williams Ziaire Williams returns to starting lineup Monday
Mon, Nov 9, 2026, 12:36 PM
Los Angeles Lakers
Luka Don?i?, Matisse Thybulle, Ziaire Williams, Jake LaRavia and Walker Kessler will start Monday's game against the Hawks.
Analysis: While Don?i? is back after missing Sunday's win over the Pistons, the Lakers won't have Austin Reaves or Quentin Grimes. As a result, Williams will return to the starting lineup for the first time since October 28. |
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Austin Reaves Austin Reaves (illness) downgraded to out Monday
Mon, Nov 9, 2026, 11:35 AM
Dave McMenamin
Austin Reaves (illness) is out for Monday's game against the Hawks.
Analysis: One day removed from scoring a season-high 43 points in a win over the Pistons, Reaves will not play on Monday. As a result, Collin Sexton should play more, even with Luka Don?i? (back) returning to action. |
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Quentin Grimes Quentin Grimes (finger) out Monday vs. Hawks
Mon, Nov 9, 2026, 7:56 AM
NBA Injury Report
Quentin Grimes (finger) is out for Monday's matchup with the Hawks.
Analysis: Grimes sustained the injury in the fourth quarter of Sunday's win over Detroit, and it will cost him at least one game. With Austin Reaves (illness) questionable, more minutes could be available for Collin Sexton and Jake LaRavia. |
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Austin Reaves Austin Reaves (illness) questionable Monday
Mon, Nov 9, 2026, 7:47 AM
NBA Injury Report
Austin Reaves (illness) is questionable for Monday's matchup with the Hawks.
Analysis: Reaves - who scored 43 in Sunday's win over Detroit - is a late addition to the injury report, and he's in danger of sitting out the second leg of LA's back-to-back set. With Quentin Grimes (finger) ruled out, the Lakers will be thin on the wing, meaning Collin Sexton and Jake LaRavia could enjoy additional playing time if Reaves is ultimately ruled out. |
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Luka Doncic Luka Don?i? (back) off the injury report Monday
Mon, Nov 9, 2026, 7:36 AM
NBA Injury Report
Luka Don?i? (back) is off the injury report for Monday's matchup with the Hawks.
Analysis: Luka sat out Sunday with a back issue, although it may have just been precautionary since the Lakers play a Sunday-Monday back-to-back set. Austin Reaves scored a season-high 43 points in Sunday's victory over the Pistons, but he's now listed as questionable with an illness. Even if Reaves is available, he's likely going to take a backseat to Don?i? in the scoring department, as he's done all season. |
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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. |
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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. |
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