Team Profile
Los Angeles Lakers
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114.2 6thOffensive Rating
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113.6 6thDefensive Rating
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0.6 15thNet Rating
2024 Team Stats
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Points per game117.6 21st
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Points per game Against117.5 20th
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Rebounds per game40.7 26th
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Assists per game27.5 19th
Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Anthony Davis (Achilles) will play on Saturday against the Nuggets. The bilateral Achilles Tendinopathy isn't anything new, and he was listed as probable, so there wasn't any genuine concern regarding his availability for the clash with the Champs. Despite being in the league for over a decade, Davis remains one of the best players in the National Basketball Association. That said, the 30-year-old should be featured in all fantasy lineups, regardless of format. But Davis has averaged just 8.5 points versus Denver this season, meaning he could have a tough time hitting value for DFS participants.
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (ankle) is available ahead of Saturday's game against the Denver Nuggets. James has been a regular on the injury report due to his left ankle issues. He has been cleared to play on Saturday despite being tagged as questionable earlier in the day. The 39-year-old should have his normal role in the rotation which means Taurean Prince and Rui Hachimura won't be great streaming choices.
Los Angeles Lakers guard/forward Cam Reddish (ankle) carries a probable tag ahead of Saturday's big matchup against Denver. Following a lengthy absence with an ankle injury, the 24-year-old has played in back-to-back games and looks ready for more action on Saturday. Reddish logged 20 minutes against the Clippers on Thursday as he returned from a 14-game absence but was limited to only four minutes a day later against the Wizards. According to Lakers head coach Darvin Ham, Reddish was experiencing a bit of soreness in his ankle following Wednesday's game and that was the reason why he only had a handful of minutes on Thursday. We'll likely see him logging his normal minutes again on Saturday, but Reddish's current role gives him very little fantasy value.
Los Angeles Lakers power forward Anthony Davis (Achilles) is likely available Saturday against the Denver Nuggets. Davis has been dealing with soreness in his Achilles for most of the season. However, fantasy managers should expect the power forward to play, as he has been listed as probable several times throughout the year. In the last 10 games, the 30-year-old averaged 24.4 points, 13.1 rebounds and 2.4 blocks.
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (ankle) is questionable for Saturday's matchup against the Denver Nuggets. James has been on the injury report several times this season with left ankle peroneal tendinopathy. However, he has been available in the last three Lakers games. Should the 39-year-old be unable to go, Taurean Prince and Rui Hachimura could pick up some minutes. Cam Reddish (ankle) could also be used, as he is listed as probable.