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Dorian Finney-Smith • PF • Lakers

Dorian Finney-Smith Is Doubtful On Thursday

According to Khobi Price of The Orange County Register, Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) is doubtful for Thursday's matchup with the Milwaukee Bucks. Finney-Smith has been dealing with an ankle injury despite starting nine last 11 games for the Lakers. Rui Hachimura (knee), LeBron James (groin), Luka Doncic (ankle), and Austin Reaves (ankle) are all out, while Jarred Vanderbilt (groin) is also listed as doubtful, leaving them very shorthanded. Gabe Vincent Dalton Knecht, Jordan Goodwin and Shake Milton could have heavy workloads during tonight's contest, especially if Finney-Smith cannot play.

Yesterday

Jarred Vanderbilt • SF • Lakers

Jarred Vanderbilt Is Doubtful For Thursday

Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports that Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt (groin) is considered doubtful for Thursday's matchup with the Milwaukee Bucks due to a right groin strain. The 25-year-old last played in Wednesday's 120-108 win over the Nuggets, finishing with 10 points, two rebounds, one assist, and three steals across 18 minutes of work. If Vanderbilt cannot suit up, Cam Reddish will likely see an uptick in minutes during Thursday's matchup.

Yesterday

Rui Hachimura • PF • Lakers

Rui Hachimura Ruled Out Again On Thursday

According to Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com, Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (knee) is unavailable for Thursday's matchup with the Milwaukee Bucks. Hachimura will miss his 12th consecutive contest due to left knee patellar tendinopathy. The 27-year-old could be back in action soon, though, as he's returned to 3-on-3 work during practice. His next chance to make his long-awaited return is Saturday against the Bulls. However, since he's been out for over three weeks, the Lakers may ease Hachimura back into play, limiting his fantasy appeal.

Yesterday

Austin Reaves • SG • Lakers

Austin Reaves Ruled Out For Thursday

According to Khobi Price of The Orange County Register, Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (ankle) won't play against the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday. The 25-year-old will miss the second leg of a back-to-back set to manage a sprained right ankle. Reaves, on Wednesday against the Nuggets, finished with 22 points, five rebounds, eight assists, two steals, and one block in 36 minutes of work. Luka Doncic (ankle) is also unavailable, while Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) and Jarred Vanderbilt (groin) are listed as doubtful, leaving the Lakers potentially very shorthanded for the contest. Several minutes and extra scoring opportunities could be available this evening for players like Gabe Vincent, Jordan Goodwin, and Dalton Knecht.

Yesterday

Luka Dončić • PG • Lakers

Luka Doncic Unavailable Thursday Versus Bucks

ESPN's Dave McMenamin reports that Los Angeles Lakers point guard Luka Doncic (ankle) will not play against the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday. Tonight's game is the second half of a back-to-back set, and Doncic will sit out to manage his right ankle sprain. He finished with 31 points, nine rebounds, seven assists, one block and two steals across 32 minutes in a 120-108 victory over the Nuggets on Wednesday. With Austin Reaves (ankle) also sidelined, Shake Milton, Gabe Vincent, and Jordan Godwin will likely see an uptick in minutes and scoring opportunities than usual.

Yesterday

Trey Jemison III • C • Lakers

Trey Jemison III Active Against Nuggets

Los Angeles Lakers center Trey Jemison III (illness) will return to the lineup on Wednesday against the Denver Nuggets. He has recovered from an illness that forced him to sit out the past four games. With Jemison III back in the fold, the Lakers will have an additional frontcourt option on the bench. However, his availability holds no significance for fantasy basketball. Jaxson Hayes has been performing well as the starting center for the Lakers, notching 12.2 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks in 28.0 minutes per game this month.

Yesterday

Luka Dončić • PG • Lakers

Luka Doncic Officially Available Wednesday

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Luka Doncic (ankle) will play in Wednesday's big Western Conference showdown against the Denver Nuggets. His status has been upgraded from probable to available. Doncic has a chance to register a fifth consecutive double-double on Wednesday. His average numbers for the month have been close to a triple-double, as the Slovenian superstar has posted 30.8 points, 9.0 rebounds, and 9.5 assists, along with 2.1 steals.

Yesterday

LeBron James • SF • Lakers

LeBron James Remains Out Against Nuggets

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (groin) will miss a sixth straight game on Wednesday against the Denver Nuggets. He continues to work his way back from a left groin strain suffered against the Boston Celtics on March 8. James is also expected to miss the second leg of a back-to-back on Thursday against the Milwaukee Bucks. During James' absence, Jordan Goodwin has joined the starting lineup, while Austin Reaves has significantly increased his offensive output. Over the last five games, Reaves has averaged 28.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 7.6 assists.

2 days ago

Luka Dončić • PG • Lakers

Luka Doncic Listed As Probable For Wednesday

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Luka Doncic (ankle) is expected to play through a right ankle sprain on Wednesday against the Denver Nuggets, as the team lists him as probable for the contest. He also played through the injury on Monday versus the San Antonio Spurs. While Doncic's shooting efficiency was awful, with him hitting 5-for-20 from the field, he still nearly collected a triple-double with 20 points, nine rebounds, and 14 assists. As LeBron James (groin) continues to sit, Doncic will remain the Lakers' main man on Wednesday in a fascinating matchup.

2 days ago

Rui Hachimura • PF • Lakers

Rui Hachimura Has Progressed To Three-On-Three Work

Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (knee) will miss a 10th consecutive game on Monday against the San Antonio Spurs but is progressing in his recovery from left knee tendinopathy. Before Monday's game, Lakers head coach JJ Redick told reporters that Hachimura has progressed to three-on-three work. The Japanese forward remains day-to-day. Hachimura's next chance to return will be a back-to-back set on Wednesday and Thursday against the Denver Nuggets and Milwaukee Bucks. Considering he has been out for three weeks, the Lakers may ease Hachimura back into action, limiting his fantasy appeal.

3 days ago

Dorian Finney-Smith • PF • Lakers

Dorian Finney-Smith Ready To Face Spurs

Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) has been listed as available for Monday's contest against the San Antonio Spurs. Initially, the team listed him as probable for the action. A small question mark hung over Finney-Smith after he logged 36 minutes in Sunday's matchup against the Phoenix Suns. The Lakers are currently battling injuries in the frontcourt, giving Finney-Smith a chance to show his worth. The veteran contributed across the board in Sunday's 107-96 win, finishing with 10 points, six rebounds, three assists, one block, and one steal.

3 days ago

Luka Dončić • PG • Lakers

Luka Doncic Officially Available Monday

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Luka Doncic (ankle) will stay in the lineup for Monday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. He is good to go on Monday night despite logging a hefty 40-minute shift on Sunday against the Phoenix Suns. With LeBron James (groin) sidelined, Doncic has teamed up with Austin Reaves to form a highly potent offensive duo. The two combined for 61 points and 14 assists in Sunday's 107-96 victory.

3 days ago

Trey Jemison III • C • Lakers

Trey Jemison III Unavailable Against Nuggets

Los Angeles Lakers center Trey Jemison III (illness) will sit out Friday's game against the Denver Nuggets. The big man has failed to shake off an illness, with the team downgrading Jemison III from questionable to out. Additionally, Jaxson Hayes (knee) and Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) will not be available on Friday to cover minutes at center, leaving the Lakers very weak inside the paint against Nikola Jokic. Alex Len will start the game at the five position, with Christian Koloko expected to work as his backup. Len has not been effective with the Lakers and posted only two points and three rebounds in 19 minutes during Thursday's matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks.

6 days ago

Gabe Vincent • PG • Lakers

Gabe Vincent Sits Out Friday's Game

Los Angeles Lakers guard Gabe Vincent (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's meeting with the Denver Nuggets. The Lakers are wrapping up a back-to-back on Friday and are giving Vincent a night off after he played 26 minutes in Thursday's loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. Vincent's absence boosts the fantasy value of Jordan Goodwin and Shake Milton. Goodwin will start the game alongside Austin Reaves, Dalton Knecht, Jarred Vanderbilt, and Alex Len.

6 days ago

Dorian Finney-Smith • PF • Lakers

Dorian Finney-Smith Sidelined On Friday

Los Angeles Lakers forward Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) will not play on Friday against the Denver Nuggets. The veteran is suffering from an ankle injury and will exit the lineup after playing 30 minutes in Thursday's matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks. Jarred Vanderbilt and Dalton Knecht are in a prime position to benefit from Finney-Smith's absence on Friday. Both players have been confirmed as starters for the contest.

6 days ago

Jaxson Hayes • C • Lakers

Jaxson Hayes Out Of Action Friday

According to Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com, Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes (knee) will be out against the Denver Nuggets on Friday. The 24-year-old will miss his fourth straight game in a row due to a bruised right knee. He's still dealing with swelling, so it's unknown when he will be healthy enough to return. However, his next chance to return is on Sunday against Phoenix. If Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) and/or Trey Jemison (illness) are also sidelined, Alex Len will likely see an uptick in minutes. Unfortunately, Len won't factor in fantasy even with the extra playing time during tonight's contest, as he's only registered a total of two points and seven rebounds in his last five outings.

7 days ago

Luka Dončić • PG • Lakers

Luka Doncic Sidelined On Friday Versus Denver

Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports that Los Angeles Lakers point guard Luka Doncic (ankle) won't play against the Denver Nuggets on Friday. Due to left calf management and a right ankle sprain, Doncic will sit out the second half of back-to-back games. With Doncic sidelined and Gabe Vincent (knee) listed as doubtful, Jordan Goodwin and Shake Milton will likely receive extra minutes on the floor this evening. Still, neither player provides a solid fantasy option versus the Nuggets.

7 days ago

Rui Hachimura • PF • Lakers

Rui Hachimura Listed As Day-To-Day

Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports that Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (knee) was sent back to Los Angeles and will be considered day-to-day by head coach JJ Redick moving forward. Hachimura, along with LeBron James (groin) and Jaxson Hayes (knee), are returning to Los Angeles early from a Lakers road trip that still includes stops in Milwaukee and Denver. The 27-year-old Hachimura has missed six consecutive contests, but his recovery is moving in the right direction. Barring any setbacks, he could potentially return against the Suns on Sunday.

7 days ago

LeBron James • SF • Lakers

LeBron James Considered Day-To-Day After Road Trip

According to Jovan Buha of The Athletic, Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick said that forward LeBron James (groin) has already been ruled out for Thursday's matchup against the Bucks and Friday's matchup against the Nuggets, and is considered day-to-day moving forward. James' streak of missed games will extend to three after Friday's contest due to a left-groin strain. Despite being out of action for the next two games, the 40-year-old star forward could potentially return to the floor on Sunday against the Suns. In 10 outings since the All-Star game, he has posted averages of 28.3 points, 10.5 rebounds, 6.4 assists, 1.1 blocks and 1.0 steals during 36.5 minutes per game.

7 days ago

Jaxson Hayes • C • Lakers

Jaxson Hayes Out Against Milwaukee

Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes (knee) is out for Thursday's game against Milwaukee. The 24-year-old missed the last two games because of a bruised right knee. He's still dealing with swelling, so it's unknown if he'll be healthy enough to return when the Lakers play the Nuggets on Friday night. Alex Len got the start in Monday's loss to the Brooklyn Nets. However, Len only logged 13 minutes and finished with two rebounds, two assists, and one block. Jarred Vanderbilt and Trey Jemison III also got on the floor. Still, the duo combined for only nine points. With that in mind, Len, Vanderbilt, and Jemison may split time underneath the basket on Thursday, meaning they may not be worth starting in any fantasy format.

Mar 13

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