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Rui Hachimura  • PF  •  Lakers

Rui Hachimura Not Playing Saturday

Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's contest against the New Orleans Pelicans. Hachimura will miss his third consecutive game due to a sprained right ankle. His next opportunity to play will come on Tuesday against the Utah Jazz. In Hachimura's absence, rookie Dalton Knecht is expected to start for the second straight game. Knecht has been productive in recent outings, scoring 14 and 19 points in the last two contests, while playing over 25 minutes in each. Fantasy managers may want to consider adding Knecht as a streaming option.
5 hours ago   
Anthony Davis  • C  •  Lakers

Anthony Davis Active For Matchup Against Pelicans

Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis is active for Saturday night's matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans. Davis had been listed as probable earlier in the day so it would appear that his plantar fasciitis isn't bothering him enough to hold him out. AD is a must start tonight in all fantasy formats, averaging 31.1 PPG and 10.9 RPG to start the season. The 31-year-old has succeeded often against his former team and fantasy managers should expect yet another big game from him tonight.
5 hours ago   
Rui Hachimura  • PF  •  Lakers

Rui Hachimura Listed As Doubtful For Friday

Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports that Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (ankle) is listed as doubtful for Friday's game against the San Antonio Spurs due to a sprained right ankle. If Hachimura is unable to play, it will mark the second game he has missed this season. Cam Reddish and Dalton Knecht will likely receive increased playing time in his absence.
Yesterday   
Anthony Davis  • C  •  Lakers

Anthony Davis Expected To Suit Up Against Spurs

Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis (foot) continues to deal with plantar fasciitis but is listed as probable for Friday night. The superstar big man is a mainstay on the injury report but tends to be listed as probable more often than not. This is always great news for both the Lakers and fantasy managers as he's in the mix for the scoring crown so far. Davis currently boasts his second-best field goal percentage and a career-best in three-point percentage and points per game. On the off chance that he doesn't play, fantasy managers can look toward Rui Hachimura or Christian Koloko as streaming options in a pinch.
Yesterday   
LeBron James  • SF  •  Lakers

LeBron James Makes History With Third Consecutive Triple-Double

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James had a historic outing against Memphis on Wednesday, becoming the oldest player in NBA history to log three consecutive triple-doubles. He capped off a 128-123 win with a game-high 35 points, 12 rebounds, and 14 assists. The three-game triple-double streak is tied for the longest of James' 22-year NBA career. James will turn 40 next month but continues to perform at an incredibly high level. He has already bagged four triple-doubles overall this season and averages 24.3 points with 8.1 rebounds and 9.4 assists.
2 days ago   
Jaxson Hayes  • C  •  Lakers

Jaxson Hayes To Be Re-Evaluated In 1-2 Weeks

Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes (ankle) will be re-evaluated in 1-2 weeks after he was injured in practice. The 24-year-old sprained his left ankle on Tuesday. The timing of the injury is very unfortunate for Hayes, who had just enjoyed his best outing of the campaign with a 12-point, six-rebound effort versus Toronto. He's averaging 6.3 points and 4.6 boards for the season as Anthony Davis' backup. Christian Koloko gets a chance to play a larger role with Hayes out, but he doesn't have fantasy value.
2 days ago   
D'Angelo Russell  • PG  •  Lakers

D'Angelo Russell Suiting Up On Wednesday

Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports that Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick stated guard D'Angelo Russell (illness) is "good to go" for Wednesday's game against Memphis. Russell was added to the injury report on Wednesday due to an illness. In the last two contests, he has come off the Lakers' bench and has performed well, averaging 16.5 points in 26.0 minutes per game while shooting 38.5 percent from three-point range.
3 days ago   
Anthony Davis  • C  •  Lakers

Anthony Davis Expected To Play Wednesday

Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Anthony Davis (foot, eye) has been listed as probable for Wednesday's encounter with the Grizzlies. The veteran star has battled a foot injury early in the season and hurt his left eye on Sunday versus Toronto. Davis missed a large chunk of Sunday's game but appears to be on track to play Wednesday. Despite the health issues, Davis has looked great this season, averaging 31.2 points and 10.4 rebounds with 2.0 blocks. A meeting with the Grizzlies will be a good test for his form. Memphis has the third-highest rebounding rate in the league, and centers haven't done too much damage against them in previous games.
3 days ago   
Anthony Davis  • C  •  Lakers

Anthony Davis Set To Get Eye Exam Monday

Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis (eye) took a hit to the eye from Jakob Poeltl on Sunday night. ESPN's Dave McMenamin says that the superstar big man was experiencing swelling in his eye and he will have his eye examined as a precautionary measure on Monday. Right now, it seems like Davis could need to get some goggles or other eye wear, but fantasy managers will want to wait and see the results before moving to any backup plans.
5 days ago   
Rui Hachimura  • PF  •  Lakers

Rui Hachimura Considered Questionable With Illness

Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (illness) has been tagged as questionable for Friday night's game against the Philadelphia 76ers with an illness. The 26-year-old was unable to suit up for their last game against the Memphis Grizzlies as well, so hopefully he makes a return to the lineup. If he's unable to play, however, Dalton Knecht and Cam Reddish are likely to see more minutes again like they did in the Grizzlies game.
Nov 8   
Anthony Davis  • C  •  Lakers

Anthony Davis Expected To Play Against 76ers

Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis (foot) has been listed as probable ahead of the Friday night matchup with the Philadelphia 76ers. The superstar big man is dealing with plantar fasciitis in his left foot, but it looks like he'll be able to play through some pain in this game. He's been the key to the Lakers' success so far this year as he's been the anchor on both sides of the ball. He's averaging a career-high 32.6 points per game to go along with 11.6 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.6 steals, and 1.7 blocks per contest. As long as he's healthy, he should be in every single fantasy lineup.
Nov 8   
D'Angelo Russell  • PG  •  Lakers  |  Austin Reaves  • SG  •  Lakers

D'Angelo Russell, Austin Reaves Will Play Wednesday

Los Angeles Lakers guards D'Angelo Russell (hip) and Austin Reaves (ankle) are both available ahead of Wednesday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. As expected, both players will suit up for this game after being listed as probable. The Lakers are missing some key pieces on offense, so Russell and Reaves should be asked to do more heavy lifting on offense. Both players should see significant boosts in fantasy value ahead of Wednesday's game.
Nov 7   
Anthony Davis  • C  •  Lakers

Anthony Davis Ruled Out On Wednesday

Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis (foot) won't play on Wednesday versus Memphis. He's been dealing with a foot injury since the summer. Unfortunately, he re-injured it in Monday's loss to the Detroit Pistons. AD was on the floor taking shots before the game. However, fantasy managers are now left wondering if this is the start of a lengthy absence. With Rui Hachimura (illness) also out, Dalton Knecht, Christian Koloko, and Jaxson Hayes warrant streaming attention.
Nov 7   
D'Angelo Russell  • PG  •  Lakers

D'Angelo Russell Likely Good To Go On Wednesday

Los Angeles Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell (foot) is probable heading into Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies. The veteran has appeared on the injury report of late for various reasons. However, he hasn't missed a game so far during the 2024-;25 campaign. Unfortunately, Russell has struggled this season, averaging 12.0 points and 30.8% shooting from behind the arc. While he has an excellent chance of breaking out of his funk, fantasy managers should consider keeping him on the bench, especially category managers who have been negatively impacted by his three-point percentage.
Nov 6   
Austin Reaves  • SG  •  Lakers

Austin Reaves Probable Versus Memphis

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (ankle) is anticipated to play on Wednesday versus the Grizzlies. The ankle injury isn't anything new, so fantasy managers should expect to see him on the floor. The 26-year-old has played well this season, averaging 17.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, 4.9 assists, and 1.4 steals. Of course, assuming Reaves is available, he's a viable fantasy option in any format. But his potential could increase if Anthony Davis (foot) isn't available.
Nov 6   
Anthony Davis  • C  •  Lakers

Anthony Davis Questionable Versus Memphis

Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis (foot) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. AD has been dealing with a foot injury since the summer. However, he reinjured it in Monday's loss to the Detroit Pistons. Davis wants to play every game this season. But there's a chance he may not be out there versus the Grizzlies. If the veteran can't suit up, Jaxson Hayes would likely slide into his spot in the rotation and be worth adding to fantasy lineups, even if it's for one day.
Nov 6   
Anthony Davis  • C  •  Lakers

Anthony Davis Has Been Dealing With Foot Issue Since Summer

Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Anthony Davis has been playing through a foot injury early in the season. He aggravated the injury in Monday's 115-103 loss to Detroit. "I'll talk to my trainer and just kind of figure out what exactly is going on," Davis told reporters after the game. "I've been managing it since this summer, honestly, and my goal for every game is to be on the floor. And I just kind of landed directly on the spot that's been killing me. So, we'll figure it out." Despite the injury, Davis has been crushing it with the Lakers, averaging a league-high 32.6 points with 11.6 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.7 blocks, and 1.6 steals. Davis is considered day-to-day ahead of Wednesday's matchup against Memphis. Jaxson Hayes could be in line for a big boost in playing time if Davis is unavailable.
Nov 5   
Anthony Davis  • C  •  Lakers

Anthony Davis Available Monday Versus Detroit

Jovan Buha from The Athletic has reported that center Anthony Davis (hip) will be available for Monday's matchup with the Pistons. As anticipated, he has been upgraded from probable to available status and will carry on playing despite experiencing right-hip soreness. This issue hasn't affected his performance, as he's currently averaging 31.8 points, 12.2 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 2.2 blocks, and 1.8 steals over 36.0 minutes per game.
Nov 5   
Austin Reaves  • SG  •  Lakers

Austin Reaves Suiting Up Monday

According to Jovan Buha of The Athletic, Los Angeles Lakers forward Austin Reaves (ankle) has been cleared to play against the Detroit Pistons on Monday. The 26-year-old has yet to miss a game this season. He's a starter in any fantasy format, averaging 17.3 points, 5.2 rebounds, 5.0 assists, 1.3 steals, and 2.2 threes per game to start the year. Anthony Davis (hip) and D'Angelo Russell (foot) are also available after being listed as probable earlier on Monday.
Nov 5   
D'Angelo Russell  • PG  •  Lakers

D'Angelo Russell Available Monday

According to Jovan Buha of The Athletic, Los Angeles Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell (foot) has been cleared to play for Monday's matchup with the Detroit Pistons. The veteran guard was listed as probable with a right foot contusion earlier in the day, but it appears the injury won't keep him off the court for Monday's contest. He will continue in the starting five alongside Austin Reaves (ankle) and Anthony Davis (hip), who are also available after being listed as probable.
Nov 5   
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