NBA Los Angeles Lakers

Los Angeles

Lakers

Overview
Player News
Stats
Schedule
Roster
Injuries
Transactions
- ATLANTIC
- CENTRAL
- SOUTEAST
- NORTHWEST
- PACIFIC
- SOUTHWEST
- ATLANTIC
  
  Boston Celtics
  
  Brooklyn Nets
  
  New York Knicks
  
  Philadelphia 76ers
  
  Toronto Raptors
- CENTRAL
  
  Chicago Bulls
  
  Cleveland Cavaliers
  
  Detroit Pistons
  
  Indiana Pacers
  
  Milwaukee Bucks
- SOUTEAST
  
  Atlanta Hawks
  
  Charlotte Hornets
  
  Miami Heat
  
  Orlando Magic
  
  Washington Wizards
- NORTHWEST
  
  Denver Nuggets
  
  Minnesota Timberwolves
  
  Oklahoma City Thunder
  
  Portland Trail Blazers
  
  Utah Jazz
- PACIFIC
  
  Golden State Warriors
  
  Los Angeles Clippers
  
  Los Angeles Lakers
  
  Phoenix Suns
  
  Sacramento Kings
- SOUTHWEST
  
  Dallas Mavericks
  
  Houston Rockets
  
  Memphis Grizzlies
  
  New Orleans Pelicans
  
  San Antonio Spurs

HLs: Lakers use late surge to finish off 76ers

LeBron James put together arguably his best game of the season and Luka Doncic recorded a triple-double as the Los Angeles Lakers put away the Philadelphia 76ers for a statement road win.

Highlights: Celtics breeze by Lakers in Boston

Barnes has been ‘fantasy stud’ so far this season

Rubin: LeBron will ‘get better’ as season goes on

Potential first-time NBA All-Stars: Johnson, Duren

Reaves putting up numbers for Lakers

LeBron scores eight; double-digit streak ends

Rotoworld Player News

Rui Hachimura

LAL Forward #28

Personalize your Rotoworld feed by favoriting players

Rui Hachimura accumulated 17 points (7-of-12 FGs), six rebounds, one assist and three three-pointers in Sunday’s win over the 76ers.

Hachimura’s 17 points were the most he’s scored in a game since November 10, when he dropped 21 in a win over the Hornets. While he is playing good minutes, averaging just over 33 per game, playing in a lineup headlined by Luka Dončić, LeBron James and Austin Reaves limits Rui’s fantasy ceiling and floor. He’s ranked just inside the top-200 in eight- and nine-cat formats, which explains why Hachimura is rostered in 19 percent of Yahoo! leagues.
Deandre Ayton

LAL Center #5

Deandre Ayton accounted for 14 points (7-of-7 FGs), 12 rebounds, two assists, one steal and one blocked shot in Sunday’s win over the 76ers.

With the Lakers’ “big three” of Luka Dončić, LeBron James and Austin Reaves available, Ayton’s scoring opportunities were bound to take a hit. The seven field-goal attempts were the fewest for the 7-footer in a game that he’s played at least 25 minutes since a November 12 loss to the Thunder. But he made all of them, in his most accurate performance of the season. Add in the rebounds, and Ayton finished with his ninth double-double of the season.
LeBron James

LAL Forward #23

LeBron James tallied 29 points (12-of-17 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), seven rebounds, six assists, one steal, one block and four three-pointers in Sunday’s win over the 76ers.

Despite a rough start to the week, rumors of LeBron’s demise may have been greatly exaggerated. Back in the lineup after sitting out Friday’s loss to the Celtics, the 40-year-old picked up the slack for the Lakers in crunch time. James shot 5-of-6 from the field in the fourth quarter, including two three-pointers in crunch time that helped the Lakers end their road trip on a high note. With the NBA Cup knockout stages resulting in lighter schedules for the entire league, LeBron and the Lakers will receive some welcome rest, even if they advance to the semifinals with a win over the Spurs on Wednesday.
Luka Dončić

LAL Forward-Guard #77

Luka Dončić finished Sunday’s win over the 76ers with 31 points (9-of-24 FGs, 11-of-14 FTs), 15 rebounds, 11 assists, two blocks and two three-pointers.

Back with the Lakers after missing two games to be present for the birth of his second child, Dončić made up for lost time by recording his second triple-double of the season. Over the past two weeks, only Nikola Jokić has provided greater fantasy value than Dončić, whose season-long production places him third in eight-cat formats. The Lakers return home to host San Antonio in an NBA Cup quarterfinal contest on Wednesday, with the winner advancing to the semifinals on Saturday in Las Vegas.
Luka Dončić

LAL Forward-Guard #77

Luka Dončić, Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura, LeBron James and Deandre Ayton will start Sunday’s game against the 76ers.

Dončić has rejoined the team after missing two games for personal reasons, while James is back in the lineup after not playing in Friday’s loss to the Celtics. Their returns mean that Gabe Vincent and Jake LaRavia head back to the bench, with the latter offering a higher fantasy ceiling when used in a reserve role.
LeBron James

LAL Forward #23

LeBron James (foot) is available for Sunday’s game against the 76ers.

James is good to go after sitting out Friday’s loss to the Celtics, which was the Lakers’ second game in as many nights. His return means that Jake LaRavia will come off the bench, lowering his fantasy ceiling.
LeBron James

LAL Forward #23

LeBron James (foot) is now probable for Sunday’s game against the 76ers.

Initially questionable after sitting out Friday’s loss to the Celtics, James is on track to play Sunday evening. His return would bounce Jake LaRavia to the bench, where he offers limited fantasy value.
LeBron James

LAL Forward #23

LeBron James (foot) is questionable for Sunday’s game against the 76ers.

James did not play in Friday’s loss to the Celtics, which was the Lakers’ second game in as many nights. The fact that he remains on the injury report is somewhat concerning, but James does have a chance of playing. If he can’t, Jake LaRavia will stay in the starting lineup and is worth streaming in deep leagues.
Marcus Smart

LAL Guard #36

Marcus Smart (back) is out for Sunday’s game against the 76ers.

Smart will miss a sixth straight game as he continues to deal with a strained left lumbar muscle. While his absence does not affect fantasy basketball, it means Gabe Vincent will continue to play solid minutes, even with Luka Dončić (personal) available.
Luka Dončić

LAL Forward-Guard #77

Luka Dončić (personal) has rejoined the Lakers in Philadelphia ahead of Sunday’s game against the 76ers.

Dončić missed the first two games of the Lakers’ road trip, as he was in Slovenia to witness the birth of his second child. His return to the team means that Gabe Vincent will head back to the bench, where he offers limited fantasy value at best.