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Luka Dončić

LAL Forward-Guard #77

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The NBA has suspended Luka Dončić for one game due to technical foul accumulation.

Dončić picked up his 16th technical foul of the season during the third quarter of Friday’s win over the Nets, which triggered an automatic one-game suspension. As a result, he will sit out Monday’s game against the Wizards. Who fills the void in the lineup depends on Marcus Smart, who has missed the last three games with an ankle injury. If Smart can play, he would fill the void with Jake LaRavia remaining in the starting five.
Jaxson Hayes

LAL Center-Forward #11

Jaxson Hayes recorded 10 points (2-of-3 FGs, 6-of-10 FTs), eight rebounds, one assist and five blocked shots in Friday’s win over the Nets.

Hayes had his best defensive night of the season on Friday, with the five blocks being one shy of his career-high. As a result, he played 26 minutes while starter Deandre Ayton (nine points, seven rebounds, one steal and three blocks) logged 22. Hayes remains a player who should only be in fantasy lineups on nights when Ayton is not available, but he should be applauded for his performance on Friday.
LeBron James

LAL Forward #23

LeBron James notched 14 points (5-of-11 FGs, 4-of-7 FTs), six rebounds, eight assists and one steal in Friday’s win over the Nets.

James took a back seat to Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves offensively on Friday, something he has been more willing to do in recent weeks. And the change in approach is one reason for the Lakers’ improved play, as they’re now 13-2 in March. Even with the limited scoring, James still recorded six rebounds and eight assists, which is good value in those categories. And since March 1, he has provided fourth-round value in eight-cat formats. That may not match LeBron’s prime, but he is 41 years old. The Lakers play four games in Week 23, starting with the Wizards on Monday.
Austin Reaves

LAL Guard #15

Austin Reaves accumulated 26 points (7-of-13 FGs, 8-of-11 FTs), eight rebounds, five assists, one steal and four three-pointers in Friday’s win over the Nets.

Reaves was at his best in the fourth quarter, scoring 15 points to help the Lakers pull away from the Nets. He’s now scored at least 24 points in four straight games, the second time he’s accomplished that feat this month. If Luka Dončić has to serve a one-game suspension on Monday after picking up his 16th technical foul during the third quarter, Reaves could go off in a big way against the lottery-bound Wizards.
Luka Dončić

LAL Forward-Guard #77

Luka Dončić finished Friday’s win over the Nets with 41 points (15-of-25 FGs, 6-of-6 FTs), eight rebounds, three assists, three steals, one block and five three-pointers.

Dončić was rolling on Friday, and then the last thing that the Lakers or fantasy managers needed to see happened. The Lakers star got into it with Ziaire Williams during the third quarter, resulting in both players being assessed technical fouls. For Luka, that was his 16th of the season after a tech called in last week’s win over the Magic was rescinded. If this technical foul is upheld, he’ll have to serve a one-game suspension, with the Lakers hosting the Wizards on Monday. That would be a rough start to Week 23 for those rostering Dončić, especially with the Cavaliers visiting the following night.
Rui Hachimura

LAL Forward #28

Rui Hachimura (calf) is available to play against the Nets on Friday.

Hachimura will be back following a two-game absence. Jarred Vanderbilt and Maxi Kleber will likely take on smaller roles, and with Marcus Smart (ankle) still out, Hachimura could take on a few extra minutes off the bench with Jake LaRavia starting.
Luka Dončić

LAL Forward-Guard #77

Luka Dončić (hamstring) is available for Friday’s game against the Nets.

Initially questionable, Dončić is good to go for Friday’s game. Given the current state of the Nets, fantasy managers may be in a position where they’re hoping that Dončić can get his usual numbers by the end of the third quarter.
Adou Thiero

LAL Guard #1

Adou Thiero (knee) is out for Friday’s game against the Nets.

Thiero’s continued absence does not affect fantasy basketball, as he is not in the Lakers’ rotation when healthy.
Marcus Smart

LAL Guard #36

Marcus Smart (ankle) is out for Friday’s game against the Nets.

Smart will miss a third consecutive game with a right ankle contusion. Jake LaRavia has been his replacement in the starting lineup, but he has offered limited streaming value in that role.
Rui Hachimura

LAL Forward #28

Rui Hachimura (calf) is questionable for Friday’s game against the Nets.

Hachimura has missed the Lakers’ last two games, robbing the Lakers of some depth off the bench. While Maxi Kleber and Jarred Vanderbilt have been in the rotation, neither has done enough to merit rostering in fantasy leagues.