Team Profile
Los Angeles Lakers
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109.9 19thOffensive Rating
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111.9 12thDefensive Rating
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-2.0 21stNet Rating
2024 Team Stats
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Points per game111.1 15th
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Points per game Against113.7 10th
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Rebounds per game41.5 21st
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Assists per game25.9 14th
Los Angeles Lakers centerAnthony Davis(elbow) has been upgraded to probable for Saturday's matchup with the Sacramento Kings. Davis has battled through several injuries this season, but his new left elbow injury won't likely keep him out of Saturday's contest. The 31-year-old has only missed one game so far this season and has averaged 27.5 points and 11.7 rebounds. If the big man suits up, he is a must-start across all fantasy formats.
According to Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com, Los Angeles Lakers forwardLeBron James(foot) has been upgraded to probable for Saturday's matchup with the Sacramento Kings. James wasinitially listed as questionable due to left foot injury management, but he will now be likely available to play. He's been dealing with a foot injury that caused him to miss two games earlier this month before being able to return for the next two. If the 39-year-old can go, he is a must-start in all fantasy formats, averaging 22.6 PPG, 7.9 RPG, and 9.0 APG this season.
Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis (elbow) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Sacramento Kings. Davis is no stranger to the injury report but the left elbow injury is a new injury for the 31-year-old. Davis has fought through many of his injuries this season and has only missed one game. Given his ability to fight through injuries this season, and the fact the elbow injured isn't on his shooting side, fantasy managers should be hopeful that he'll be able to play through this one. The big man's averaged 27.5 PPG and 11.7 RPG this season, one of his best seasons since he finished third in the 2017-18 MVP race. Lakers fans will want Davis active as he grabbed 18 boards against the Kings on Thursday night. If he's unable to go, expect Christian Koloko to get more playing time.
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (foot) is listed as questionable for Saturday's rematch against the Sacramento Kings. James is dealing with a foot injury that caused him to miss two games earlier this month before being able to return for the next two. Los Angeles has won both games in James' return and needs him on the court to be able to compete. The future hall of famer has averaged 22.6 PPG, 7.9 RPG and 9.0 APG this season. Should he be starting he is a must start in all fantasy formats. If he's forced to miss time, expect Gabe Vincent to slide into the starting lineup. Vincent has started four games this season and has averaged just 7.8 PPG in those starts. He will not be a viable starter if James can't go.
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (foot) will play against the Kings. The nagging foot injury continues to bother the multi-time All-Star, although he had some time off over the last few weeks, which has helped. As usual, he's a must-start. However, his presence will likely mean Dalton Knecht, who has averaged 14.3 points in 12 starts this season, will head back to the bench.