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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (foot) will play against the Charlotte Hornets on Monday. The 21-time All-Star has received his traditional upgrade from probable to available ahead of the game. James has been on a roll recently, recording four consecutive double-doubles. He will attempt to post his first five-game double-double streak of the season on Monday. Given that the Hornets are among the worst teams in the league, fantasy managers can expect James to deliver another juicy line.

Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports that Los Angeles Lakers point guardGabe Vincent(knee) will not play against the Charlotte Hornets on Monday. Vincent was questionable earlier in the day, but he will be out of action due to soreness in his left knee. The 28-year-old has played in 39 games during this year's campaign, averaging 4.9 points, 1.3 assists, and 1.3 rebounds in 20.0 minutes per contest. While Vincent is sidelined, Dalton Knecht andMax Christie could see expanded roles in the Lakers rotation.

According to Jovan Buha of The Athletic, Los Angeles Lakers forwardRui Hachimura(calf) is unavailable for Monday's matchup with the Charlotte Hornets. Hachimura will miss his second consecutive contest after sitting out due to left calf soreness against the Warriors on Saturday. Monday's game will be the seventh he's missed this season. The 26-year-old has started every game when available, averaging 12.2 points and 5.3 rebounds.Dalton Knechtwill likely take on an expanded role while Hachimura is sidelined.

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Gabe Vincent (knee) is listed as questionable ahead of Monday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. He has missed six games this season and is in danger of missing this one because of left knee soreness. Vincent likely picked up an injury in Saturday's game against the Golden State Warriors where he had seven points and two assists. This season, Vincent has played in 39 games averaging 4.9 points, 1.3 assists, 1.3 rebounds, and 3.0 threes per game.

Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (calf) is questionable for Monday's meeting with the Charlotte Hornets. Hachimura sat out against the Warriors due to left calf soreness, and it appears as if his status for Monday is once again in doubt. He missed his sixth game of the season and is in danger of missing his second consecutive game. Hachimura has started every game he's played and is averaging 12.2 points and 5.3 rebounds on the season. Dalton Knecht is likely going to step up if Hachimura is out.