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Rui Hachimura amassed 16 points (5-of-12 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), five rebounds, one assist, two steals and three three-pointers in Wednesday’s exhibition against the Nuggets.
Whether with the Wizards or the Lakers, Hachimura never seemed consistently reliable in fantasy leagues. That may change with the Clippers, especially with Brandon Ingram recovering from a partially ruptured Achilles tendon. The scoring will need to come from somewhere, and Hachimura may be the team...
Luke Kennard (knee) will not return to Wednesday’s exhibition against the Spurs.
Kennard landed awkwardly after attempting a runner during the second quarter of Wednesday’s game. The veteran wing, who started because the Suns sat their expected starters, immediately walked back to the locker room and has since been ruled out. When available, Kennard can provide solid three-point...
Duane RankinAustin Reaves lit up the Warriors with 28 points (10-of-18 FGs), four rebounds, seven assists, four three-pointers and seven turnovers in a 101-89 loss on Tuesday.
This was a little taste of how good Reaves can in fantasy basketball this season. Of course, Luka Dončić was sidelined, which allowed Reaves to score 23 points in just the first half. Dončić will be primary source of offense, but when he’s sidelined, Reaves will see a ton of usage, with the only dow...
Jaxson Hayes recorded 11 points (4-of-5 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs) and two rebounds in Monday’s exhibition against the Spurs.
With Jusuf Nurkić (toe) out for at least four weeks, Hayes is likely to be Utah’s starting center come Opening Night. He didn’t offer much rebounding value on Monday, and over his career, Hayes averages 5.8 rebounds per game when he starts. Fantasy managers shouldn’t expect much from him as a starte...
Adou Thiero tallied six points (3-of-7 FGs), three rebounds, one assist, two steals and two blocks in Thursday’s exhibition against the Kings.
Thiero has started the Lakers’ last two preseason games, and his combination of athleticism and defensive versatility could keep him in that role once the regular season begins. He didn’t offer much as a scorer against the Kings, but the second-year forward recorded four “stocks” in his 21 minutes. ...
Luka Dončić recorded 23 points (6-of-16 FGs, 9-of-9 FTs), three rebounds, three assists, one steal and two three-pointers in Thursday’s exhibition against the Kings.
Dončić picked up a technical foul during the third quarter of Thursday’s exhibition, but this is a good time for that to happen since they don’t carry over into the regular season. Dončić led the Lakers in points and shot attempts, and that will once again be the norm when the regular season begins....
LeBron James accounted for 10 points (1-of-1 FGs, 8-of-8 FTs), four rebounds, five assists and one steal in Thursday’s exhibition against the Nets.
After sitting out the 76ers’ preseason opener on Monday, James made his unofficial debut for the team on Thursday. Though he had only one official field-goal attempt, the 41-year-old forward made 8-of-8 from the foul line. LeBron took on primary playmaking duties against the Nets, and the team will ...
Deandre Ayton tallied four points (2-of-2 FGs), 10 rebounds, one assist and one steal in Thursday’s exhibition against the Knicks.
With Alex Sarr still not fully recovered from offseason foot surgery, Ayton started at center on Thursday. While he didn’t add much offensively, the 7-footer grabbed a team-high 10 rebounds in 17 minutes. A healthy Sarr will relegate Ayton to the bench when the time comes, but the veteran makes for ...
Jake LaRavia tallied 12 points (5-of-6 FGs, 0-of-3 FTs), three rebounds, two assists, two steals, two blocks and two three-pointers in Monday’s exhibition against the Kings.
With LeBron James and Rui Hachimura out of the picture, LaRavia’s opportunities should increase, whether he starts or comes off the bench. He was the Lakers’ sixth man on Monday and provided solid production outside of his poor foul shooting. While he may not be someone who fantasy managers look to ...
Jarred Vanderbilt (finger) is available for Saturday’s Game 3 against the Thunder.
Initially questionable, Vanderbilt is back after sitting out Thursday’s Game 2 defeat. He’ll provide added frontcourt depth off the bench but is unlikely to get the run needed to be an impact player for manager in playoff fantasy leagues.
Law MurrayMarcus Smart logged 14 points (4-of-13 FGs, 5-of-5 FTs), four rebounds, five assists, one steal and one three-pointer in the loss to the Thunder on Thursday.
Despite not shooting the basketball well, particularly from beyond the arc, Smart was the lone Lakers starter to conclude with a positive plus-minus. He was impactful as a passer on the evening and played his usual strong defense, even though he only tallied one steal. Smart eventually knocking down...
Dalton Knecht provided a boost off the bench with 17 points (6-of-9 FGs), two rebounds, four assists, one steal, one block and five three-pointers against the Jazz on Sunday.
Knecht hasn’t played much during his second season in the league, but he got the opportunity in the blowout win. He took advantage and stuffed the stat sheet, but he’ll likely be back on the bench for the playoffs. Still, this was a productive game for him, and it may lead to a team being interested...
ESPN’s Shams Charania reports that the Lakers signed Nick Smith Jr. to a two-year deal.
Sunday’s transaction ensures that Smith will be available for the playoffs, a needed move since the Lakers are unlikely to have Luka Dončić (hamstring) or Austin Reaves (oblique) for the first round. The 27th overall pick in the 2023 draft, Smith has played between 11 and 13 minutes in each of the L...
Shams CharaniaDrew Timme accounted for 11 points (4-of-9 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), three rebounds, two assists and two three-pointers in Tuesday’s loss to the Thunder.
With LeBron James (foot) out and the Thunder starting Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein, Timme made his first start of the season on Tuesday. He played reasonably well, reaching double figures for the third time in 24 appearances. The Lakers’ final three games of the regular season include back-t...
Maxi Kleber (back) is available for Monday’s matchup with the Pistons.
Kleber’s return is timely, as Rui Hachimura and Marcus Smart will both be sidelined. Extra playing time could be available for Kleber, but he’s not worth rostering in fantasy hoops.
NBA Injury ReportBronny James (leg) is available for Tuesday’s matchup with the Nets.
James will return following a one-game absence, but his availability has no impact in the realm of fantasy hoops.
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