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 Rui Hachimura (calf) is listed as doubtful for Tuesday's game against the Toronto Raptors. The expectation is that Hachimura will miss his fourth straight game after being diagnosed with a Grade 1 strain last week. The Lakers will likely continue to give more minutes to Jarred Vanderbilt and Christian Wood in the absence of Hachimura. Neither player has great streaming value, but Wood has better upside between the two big men.
Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (calf) remains out on Sunday against the Clippers. He's dealing with a calf strain, an injury he picked up during the New Year's Eve meeting with the New Orleans Pelicans. The Lakers have struggled since winning the inaugural NBA Cup, and it hasn't helped the team has been without D'Angelo Russell (tailbone). Nevertheless, it will remain business as usual for Los Angeles on Sunday, with Anthony Davis (ankle) and LeBron James (ankle) leading the way offensively, assuming they play. Austin Reaves should also stay more involved, with the 25-year-old nearly amassing a triple-double in Friday's loss to Memphis. Lastly, Christian Wood could continue to see a few extra minutes from off the bench, although he's nowhere close to being the player he used to be.
Los Angeles Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell (tailbone) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. Russell has missed the last three games as he works his way back from a tailbone contusion. His absence has opened up a door for Max Christie to have a bigger role in the rotation. Christie has taken advantage of it and played well with the extended playing time. However, he won't have as strong of streaming appeal once Russell is back in the picture. Fantasy managers will have to check back on Sunday for another update on his status.
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (ankle) is currently listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. The superstar forward seems to be a regular on the injury report now. It's worth noting that James has only missed three games all season, so it takes quite a bit for him to actually sit out. If James does sit, Rui Hachimura figures to move into the starting five. He'd have more streaming appeal in the starting unit, but doesn't hold a ton of value behind James on the depth chart.
Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis (ankle) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. Fantasy managers shouldn't be too worried as Davis has become a regular on the injury report. Despite that, Davis hasn't missed a game since December 15, so there is a good chance he'll be out there on Sunday. If he sits, Christian Wood figures to start and have a bigger role in the rotation. Wood could be a possible streaming option if he starts, but Davis is likely to suit up.