Los Angeles Lakers DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (illness) was listed as questionable for Tuesday night's home game against the Cavaliers, but a few hours before game time, James was upgraded to probable. He looks to be ready to return from a one-game absence after missing Saturday's win over the Kings. Gabe Vincent replaced him in the lineup but left with a strained oblique muscle, which has him questionable on Tuesday. LeBron had 26 points, six rebounds, and three assists in his first game against the Cavs earlier this season. The 40-year-old celebrated his birthday Monday, and in nine games this month, King James has averaged 25.9 points, 8.8 assists, and 7.1 rebounds in 34.9 minutes per game as he continues to defy Father Time.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Gabe Vincent (oblique) is questionable to face Cleveland on Tuesday. He suffered an oblique strain on Saturday against Sacramento, logging only seven minutes of action. If Vincent can't play on Tuesday, Shake Milton should get a good opportunity to impress in his team debut. He and Dorian Finney-Smith are available for the game following their trade from Brooklyn. Milton has had a strong month, even posting a double-double in his last game. However, he will be a backup in L.A. with very little fantasy value.

Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Jaxson Hayes (ankle) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Tuesday's meeting with Cleveland. He's been out since Nov. 26 with an ankle injury. Hayes will help the team cope with the potential absence of Anthony Davis (ankle), who is considered questionable for the contest. In normal circumstances, though, Hayes does not have a significant role to play in the rotation, and fantasy managers won't miss out on anything if they don't pick him up. He has averaged 6.4 points and 4.5 rebounds in 17.5 minutes across the season.

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (illness) is considered questionable for Tuesday's matchup against Cleveland. James, who celebrated his 40th birthday on Monday, continues to battle an illness. With James out, Dalton Knecht logged 33 minutes on Saturday against the Kings, scoring 18 points with a pair of triples. He's starting to find rhythm again after slumping for most of December. Newly acquired Dorian Finney-Smith will also be in a position to benefit if James can't play on Tuesday.

Dave McMenamin of ESPN reports that per Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick, point guard Gabe Vincent (oblique) didn't practice on Tuesday. Vincent is now listed as questionable for Tuesday's matchup with the Cleveland Cavaliers due to an oblique strain he suffered against Sacramento on Saturday. If the 28-year-old is unable to suit up, Dalton Knecht could see more time on the floor, as he is averaging 10.2 points and 3.5 rebounds during 22.7 minutes per contest in his rookie season.