Los Angeles Lakers DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (ankle) is officially listed as probable for Friday's game against the Spurs. The 39-year-old missed the Lakers' first game after the All-Star break due to an ankle injury but is expected to return to the lineup tonight. However, Anthony Davis (Achilles/hip) remains questionable, potentially leaving the Lakers without one of their top two players. James averages 24.8 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 7.8 assists per game this season in 34.9 minutes.

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (ankle) missed the team's first game back from the break due to an ankle issue that he talked about during All-Star interviews. Head coach Darvin Ham said that "in all likelihood" James will return to the starting lineup on Friday night against the San Antonio Spurs. Giving everyone the matchup they want to see with James and Anthony Davis against Victor Wembanyama. The Lakers are currently hanging on to the ninth seed in the West and James' health will likely decide how far they can climb in the standings. Fantasy managers should look for James and Davis to play as much as they can heading down the stretch.

Dallas Mavericks forward/center Maxi Kleber (nose) will play on Thursday night versus Phoenix. Like Luka Doncic and Dereck Lively II, Kleber has dealt with a nasal fracture of his own. He's also been burdened by a toe injury, which kept him off the floor for a few months this season. However, Kleber is good to go on Thursday night. Yet, with Lively, Daniel Gafford, and P.J. Washington also active, it will be tough for him to get involved enough to make an impact for fantasy managers.

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (nose) is active on Thursday against Phoenix. He was listed as probable, so there wasn't any real concern from fantasy managers regarding his availability. The 24-year-old has averaged a career-high 34.2 points, 9.5 assists, and 8.8 rebounds this season, meaning he needs to be included in every fantasy lineup imaginable.

Dallas Mavericks forward/center Maxi Kleber (nose) looks set to return from a one-game absence on Thursday versus Phoenix, as the team has listed him as probable for the game. Kleber missed a long stretch at the beginning of the season with a dislocated toe, and the team continues to have him on the injury report with the issue, while he also recently fractured his nose. However, Kleber has skipped only two of the last 16 games, and we should see him active on Thursday. Kleber's availability adds a frontcourt option to Dallas, but he doesn't carry much fantasy value following the arrivals of P.J. Washington and Daniel Gafford.