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Rotoworld Player News

Austin Reaves

LAL Guard #15

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Austin Reaves (groin) is questionable for Monday’s game against the Hornets.

Reaves is managing a mild strain of his right groin and has missed the last three games. His status impacts Jake LaRavia the most, as he’ll remain in the starting lineup until Reaves is available to play. Fantasy managers who are streaming LaRavia should hold onto him until it’s clear that Reaves can play.
Jarred Vanderbilt

LAL Forward #2

Jarred Vanderbilt provided a boost off the bench with 12 points (4-of-9 FGs), 18 rebounds, two assists, one steal, one block and one three-pointer on Saturday against the Hawks.

Vanderbilt hasn’t been much of a producer in the box score this season, but he was able to have a productive night off the bench in this game. He had his first double-double of the season and set a new season-high for rebounds. It was an excellent performance for him, but this isn’t going to happen often. He averaged 8.5 points, 10 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 2.0 steals in his two starts in October, and the only time he’ll be worth considering as a streamer is when he’s starting.
Jake LaRavia

LAL Forward #12

Jake LaRavia started again on Saturday and contributed 13 points (4-of-7 FGs), five rebounds, two assists, two steals, one block and one three-pointer against the Hawks.

In what was a bad loss for the Lakers, LaRavia, who remained a starter in place of Austin Reaves (groin), was able to have a solid night. LaRavia has been productive as a starter this season, and he’ll continue to play a large role for Los Angeles for the rest of the year. Prior to the game, head coach JJ Redick said that Reaves is expected to be back on this five-game road trip, with this game in Atlanta kicking that off. If Reaves remains out in Charlotte on Monday, LaRavia should get another start, but his time in that role is likely running out.
Luka Dončić

LAL Forward-Guard #77

Luka Dončić led the Lakers with 22 points (7-of-17 FGs), five rebounds, 11 assists, one steal, four three-pointers and five turnovers in a 122-102 loss to the Hawks on Saturday.

While Dončić was still the leading scorer for the Lakers, he wasn’t able to provide his usual dose of buckets. He set a new season-low for scoring in the ugly loss. This is a game to forget for fantasy managers; Dončić won’t be this bad often, and he should be able to respond in Charlotte on Monday to kick off a four-game week.
Austin Reaves

LAL Guard #15

Lakers coach JJ Redick said imaging revealed that Austin Reaves (groin) has a “mild strain.”

Reaves doesn’t have much pain, and the expectation is that he’ll return during this five-game road trip. Reaves has already been ruled out against the Hawks on Saturday, so his next chance to play will be in Charlotte on Monday. Jake LaRavia will continue to start for now.
Maxi Kleber

LAL Forward #14

Maxi Kleber (core) has been upgraded to available to play against the Hawks on Saturday.

Kleber will be available for the first time this season, and it will be interesting to see how Lakers coach JJ Redick uses him. However, it is unlikely that he plays enough, or produces enough, to warrant a roster spot in most formats.
Maxi Kleber

LAL Forward #14

Maxi Kleber (core) is questionable for Saturday’s game against the Hawks.

Kleber has yet to appear in a game this season, but that may change on Saturday. However, if the veteran forward is available to play, he’s unlikely to get the minutes needed to impact fantasy basketball. Leave Kleber on the waiver wire.
Austin Reaves

LAL Guard #15

Austin Reaves (groin) is out for Saturday’s game against the Hawks.

Reaves will miss a third straight game with a strained right groin. His absence means Jake LaRavia will remain in the starting lineup, and he’s worth streaming in deep leagues due to the Lakers also being without LeBron James.
LeBron James

LAL Forward #23

LeBron James (sciatica) has progressed to “contact basketball activity.”

The 40-year-old and not appeared in a game so far this season as he battles sciatica. Progressing to contact drills is certainly a good sign, and the team says he’ll be reevaluated in approximately 1-2 weeks. Given his age and the desire to have him healthy for the postseason, it seems fair to assume that the team may wait another two weeks for that evaluation and to update his timeline. Luca Doncic and Austin Reaves will continue to carry the load for the Lakers in the meantime.
Deandre Ayton

LAL Center #5

Deandre Ayton recorded 22 points (9-of-13 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), 10 rebounds, one steal and two blocks in Wednesday’s win over the Spurs.

For the first time this season, Ayton has recorded double-doubles in consecutive games. Faced with the challenging task of defending Victor Wembanyama, the Lakers center held his own and provided his team with needed production in the frontcourt. Thus far, Ayton has been a top-100 player in eight- and nine-cat formats, proving to be slightly more valuable in the former. There remains the question of what his role will look like once LeBron James is available to play, but Ayton is in a good spot right now.