Los Angeles Lakers DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (ankle) remained on the injury report for his ankle swelling but he's listed as probable for Tuesday night against the Memphis Grizzlies. The MVP candidate was forced to miss one game due to the same swelling in his right ankle but was able to return to the court on Sunday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He led the Mavs to a seven-point win and posted 34 points, eight assists, six rebounds, one steal, and three turnovers while shooting 46.2% on 26 attempts. He should remain in all fantasy lineups once again and he'll have to continue to carry a big workload since Dante Exum (foot) and Dereck Lively II (ankle) have both been ruled out.

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (ankle) has been upgraded from questionable to available on Sunday and will take on the Minnesota Timberwolves. The swelling in his right ankle seemed to go down enough for him to move comfortably and get back on the court. His offensive abilities are much-needed against one of the top defensive teams in the league, especially while Dereck Lively II (ankle) and Dante Exum (foot) are both out. This will be the first game that Doncic will play against the Timberwolves since he couldn't suit up against them on December 28. Regardless of the opponent, Doncic should be in all fantasy lineups now that he's playing.

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the visiting Timberwolves. He didn't suit up on Friday night versus Portland because of right ankle swelling. As a result, Kyrie Irving led the way offensively, finishing with a game-high 24 points, adding nine rebounds, five assists, two steals, and two blocks. Additionally, Tim Hardaway Jr., Jaden Hardy, and Josh Green got more involved on the scoring end, so they will remain streaming options in all fantasy leagues if Doncic misses his second consecutive contest.

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 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.