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Los Angeles Lakers guard Gabe Vincent (oblique) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Trail Blazers, according to CBSLA's Mark Medina. Vincent has averaged 18.5 minutes per game in his 31 games for the Lakers this season, producing 4.3 points, 0.9 assists, 1.3 rebounds, and 0.8 steals per contest. Vincent's absence will open up more playing time and usage off the bench for Dalton Knecht and the recently acquired Shake Milton. Milton had six points and two rebounds in 10 minutes in his Lakers' debut on Tuesday.

Dallas Mavericks forward Maxi Kleber (oblique) has been pressed into more work over the past few weeks, but now the veteran is listed as questionable for Friday's matchup with the Cavs. Kleber's increase in workload lately has come as a result of Naji Marshall's suspension and P.J. Washington's suspension and knee injury. Washington left Wednesday's game with a sprained knee and is questionable for Friday's game, Kleber played 30 minutes in that game, finishing with five points, two rebounds, one assist, one steal, and one block. Kleber also got a start on Monday in Washington's absence and finished with eight rebounds, five assists, and two blocks, but no points in 32 minutes. If Kleber and Washington are both out Friday, Dwight Powell and Olivier-Maxence Prosper would have to fill in minutes at PF.

Dan Woike of The Los Angeles Times reports that Los Angeles Lakers guardGabe Vincent(oblique) has been downgraded from questionable to doubtful for Thursday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Vincent is in danger of missing his second consecutive game after sitting out against the Cavs on Tuesday. He's only missed one game this season, but if the 28-year-old cannot suit up, Dalton Knecht and Shake Milton could provide some relief in the Laker's backcourt.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Gabe Vincent (oblique) is regarded as questionable for Thursday's game against Portland. He might be out for a second straight contest due to a left oblique strain. Vincent has logged a few starts lately but typically doesn't play a big role in the rotation. Throughout the season, Vincent has averaged 18.9 minutes a night, posting 4.3 points. New addition Shake Milton is a natural replacement for Vincent, but he only had a minuscule role in his Lakers debut on Monday against Cleveland. The 28-year-old logged 10 minutes and finished a 122-110 loss with six points and two rebounds.

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (illness) was originally questionable for Tuesday's game against the Cavaliers but was upgraded to probable, and then listed as available 30 minutes before game time. He missed Saturday's game with an illness but is expected to be back to his usual workload on Tuesday night. King James turned 40 on Monday, but he definitely isn't showing his age yet. He has averaged 25.9 points, 8.8 assists, and 7.1 rebounds in 34.9 minutes per game in his nine games this month, and he could be extra motivated by facing his former team in Los Angeles on Tuesday.