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Luka Doncic Luka Don?i? leading vote-getter for West All-Stars
Mon, Jan 19, 2026, 8:22 AM
NBA
Luka Don?i?, Nikola Joki?, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Stephen Curry and Victor Wembanyama will be the Western Conference starters for next month's All-Star Game.
Analysis: Next month's All-Star Game will consist of three teams, two representing the United States and one representing the rest of the world. Don?i?, who was the leading vote-getter in the Western Conference, Joki?, Gilgeous-Alexander and Wembanyama will be starters for the international team, with Milwaukee's Giannis Antetokounmpo joining them. Curry will be a starter for one of the two United States teams, with Jalen Brunson, Cade Cunningham, Tyrese Maxey and Jaylen Brown receiving the nod from the East. |
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LeBron James LeBron James records 24 points, seven assists
Sun, Jan 18, 2026, 6:24 PM
LeBron James recorded 24 points (9-of-17 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), four rebounds, seven assists, two blocks and two three-pointers in Sunday's win over the Raptors.
Analysis: After playing 32 minutes in Saturday's loss to the Trail Blazers, James logged 32 more on Sunday. It says a lot for the 41-year-old that he was able to play in all five of the Lakers' Week 13 games, providing consistent fantasy value to managers who have him rostered. Over the past two weeks, James has offered top-5 per-game value in eight-cat formats according to Basketball Monster. The Lakers play three games in Week 14 without a back-to-back, which should get James a little more rest after a busy Week 13. |
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Luka Doncic Luka Don?i? (groin) scores 25 points in return
Sun, Jan 18, 2026, 6:23 PM
Luka Don?i? (groin) tallied 25 points (8-of-23 FGs, 4-of-5 FTs), two rebounds, seven assists, one steal, one block and five three-pointers in Sunday's win over the Raptors.
Analysis: Don?i? was back in the Lakers' lineup after missing Saturday's loss to the Trail Blazers. While efficiency was a concern, as evidenced by the poor field-goal percentage and four turnovers, that's the norm when it comes to Don?i?'s fantasy value. However, a relatively inefficient Don?i? is better than not having him at all. The Lakers play three games in Week 14 with no back-to-backs, which should bode well for Luka's availability. |
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Deandre Ayton Deandre Ayton (knee) posts 25 points, 13 rebounds
Sun, Jan 18, 2026, 6:23 PM
Deandre Ayton (knee) finished Sunday's win over the Raptors with 25 points (10-of-10 FGs, 5-of-6 FTs), 13 rebounds, one assist and one blocked shot.
Analysis: Held out of Saturday's loss to the Trail Blazers with a knee injury, Ayton had one of his best games of the season on Sunday. He didn't miss a shot from the field, with the only misfire coming at the foul line, and Ayton was active as a rebounder and defender. He's recorded three double-doubles in his last four outings, grabbing at least 13 boards in each. An engaged Ayton makes the Lakers a better basketball team and satisfies fantasy managers, too. The Lakers hit the road for an eight-game trip, with three games during Week 14. |
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Deandre Ayton LAL starts Don?i?, Smart, LaRavia, James, Ayton
Sun, Jan 18, 2026, 3:08 PM
Los Angeles Lakers
Luka Don?i?, Marcus Smart, Jake LaRavia, LeBron James and Deandre Ayton will start Sunday's game against the Raptors.
Analysis: The Lakers have Don?i? and Ayton back in the fold after both missed Saturday's loss to the Trail Blazers. As a result of those returns, Gabe Vincent and Maxi Kleber will be relegated to the bench. In Kleber's case, he may fall out of the rotation entirely. |
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Luka Doncic Luka Don?i? (groin) available Sunday vs. Toronto
Sun, Jan 18, 2026, 2:57 PM
Law Murray
Luka Don?i? (groin) is available for Sunday's game against the Raptors.
Analysis: Don?i? is good to go after sitting out Saturday's loss to the Trail Blazers. His return pushes Gabe Vincent to the bench and will take some of the weight off of LeBron James' shoulders. |
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LeBron James LeBron James (foot, sciatica) available Sunday
Sun, Jan 18, 2026, 2:45 PM
Daniel Starkand
LeBron James (foot, sciatica) is available for Sunday's game against the Raptors.
Analysis: Counting Sunday, the Lakers will have played five games in seven days, and James has been available for all of them. How heavy a workload he'll have to carry on Sunday depends on Luka Don?i?, who's a game-time decision after missing Saturday's loss to the Trail Blazers. |
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LeBron James LeBron James (foot, sciatica) questionable Sunday
Sun, Jan 18, 2026, 10:45 AM
Daniel Starkand
LeBron James (foot, sciatica) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Raptors.
Analysis: James played 32 minutes in Saturday's loss to the Trail Blazers, a game in which the Lakers were without Luka Don?i?, Deandre Ayton and Austin Reaves, to name three of the absentees. If James can't play, the Lakers will be in a challenging spot, especially if Don?i? remains out. |
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Luka Doncic Luka Don?i? (groin) questionable Sunday vs. TOR
Sun, Jan 18, 2026, 10:36 AM
Daniel Starkand
Luka Don?i? (groin) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Raptors.
Analysis: Don?i? did not play in Saturday's loss to the Trail Blazers, which prompted Gabe Vincent to move into the starting lineup. Vincent scored three points on 1-of-6 shooting against Portland, and there's no need to consider streaming him if Don?i? remains out. |
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Deandre Ayton Deandre Ayton, Jaxson Hayes available Sunday
Sun, Jan 18, 2026, 10:30 AM
Daniel Starkand
Deandre Ayton (knee) and Jaxson Hayes (hamstring) are available for Sunday's game against the Raptors.
Analysis: While Ayton has missed only one game due to injury, Hayes has missed the last three. With both available for Sunday's game, Maxi Kleber and Drew Timme will likely fall out of the rotation entirely. Ayton should be rostered in standard leagues already, but there isn't much to gain from rostering Hayes. |
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Marcus Smart Marcus Smart (leg) posts team-high 25 points
Sat, Jan 17, 2026, 6:42 PM
Marcus Smart (leg) recorded 25 points (9-of-17 FGs, 3-of-5 FTs), two rebounds, one steal and four three-pointers in Saturday's loss to the Trail Blazers.
Analysis: Smart limped off the court during the fourth quarter, heading to the locker room briefly before returning to the bench. He had an excellent night before the lower-body injury, with the 25 points being a season-high. There was no announcement from the Lakers regarding Smart's injury, which may bode well for his availability for Sunday's game against the Raptors. And if Luka Don?i? (groin) can't play, Smart will be worth streaming. |
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LeBron James LeBron James posts 20/9/8/1/2 line vs. Portland
Sat, Jan 17, 2026, 6:42 PM
LeBron James finished Saturday's loss to the Trail Blazers with 20 points (6-of-16 FGs, 7-of-7 FTs), nine rebounds, eight assists, one steal, two blocks and one three-pointer.
Analysis: With no Luka Don?i? in the lineup, the Lakers had to rely on James more than they would prefer to in Portland. While he kept turnovers in check, committing only four, the added responsibility made it more challenging for James to get going offensively. He still finished with a complete stat line, and the field-goal percentage was the only issue. The question now is whether LeBron will be available for Sunday's game against the Raptors. |
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Maxi Kleber LAL starts Vincent, Smart, LaRavia, James, Kleber
Sat, Jan 17, 2026, 3:43 PM
Los Angeles Lakers
Gabe Vincent, Marcus Smart, Jake LaRavia, LeBron James and Maxi Kleber will start Saturday's game against the Trail Blazers.
Analysis: Already without Austin Reaves, the Lakers won't have Luka Don?i?, Deandre Ayton or Jaxson Hayes for Saturday's game, either. Vincent and Kleber move into the starting lineup, but neither should be viewed as a must-stream option. Of the two, Vincent offers the higher ceiling for managers who may be desperate to plug someone into their lineups. |
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Luka Doncic Luka Don?i? (groin) considered day-to-day
Sat, Jan 17, 2026, 2:49 PM
Dave McMenamin
According to Lakers head coach JJ Redick, Luka Don?i? (groin) is considered day-to-day.
Analysis: Don?i? was ruled out for Saturday's game against the Trail Blazers due to a sore left groin. The good news is that his MRI results were âgoodâ in Redick's words, and the point guard is considered day-to-day. The Lakers host the Raptors on Sunday, then hit the road for an eight-game trip that begins in Denver on Tuesday. |
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Deandre Ayton Deandre Ayton (knee) downgraded to out Saturday
Sat, Jan 17, 2026, 2:31 PM
Dan Woike
Deandre Ayton (knee) is out for Saturday's game against the Trail Blazers.
Analysis: With Jaxson Hayes already out, the Lakers could ill afford not to have their starting center available for Saturday's game. Unfortunately, Ayton will not be able to play against the Trail Blazers. Jarred Vanderbilt may move into the starting lineup, and there will also be a need for rotation minutes from Maxi Kleber and even Drew Timme. |
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Jaxson Hayes Jaxson Hayes (hamstring) downgraded to out
Sat, Jan 17, 2026, 10:16 AM
NBA Injury Report
Jaxson Hayes (hamstring) is out for Saturday's game against the Trail Blazers.
Analysis: Hayes will miss a third consecutive game, once again leaving the Lakers shorthanded in the post. With Deandre Ayton (knee) still questionable, JJ Redick could be without both of his rotation centers. If so, Maxi Kleber and possibly even Drew Timme would be forced to play rotation minutes. |
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Jaxson Hayes Jaxson Hayes (hamstring) questionable vs. Portland
Fri, Jan 16, 2026, 2:27 PM
NBA Injury Report
Jaxson Hayes (hamstring) is questionable to play against the Trail Blazers on Saturday.
Analysis: Both Hayes and Deandre Ayton (knee) are questionable, so the Lakers could end up incredibly shorthanded down low. If both are sidelined, Jarred Vanderbilt and Drew Timme would likely be next in line to fill out center minutes. |
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Deandre Ayton Deandre Ayton (knee) questionable vs. Portland
Fri, Jan 16, 2026, 2:17 PM
Dave McMenamin
Deandre Ayton (knee) is questionable to play against the Trail Blazers on Saturday.
Analysis: This is a new injury for Ayton, and the Lakers don't have much depth at center behind him. Jaxson Hayes would likely fill the void, though his streaming appeal will be limited. Drew Timme could also fill some minutes off the bench. |
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Luka Doncic Luka Don?i? (groin) out Saturday vs. Trail Blazers
Fri, Jan 16, 2026, 2:13 PM
Luka Don?i? (groin) is out for Saturday's game against the Trail Blazers.
Analysis: Don?i? is dealing with left groin soreness and has been ruled out in advance of Saturday's game against the Trail Blazers. Lakers starters including LeBron James will be heavily relied on in this one while reserves Dalton Knecht, Nick Smith Jr. and Gabe Vincent could also help pick up the slack. |
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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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