Los Angeles Lakers DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (ankle) will be rested on Wednesday versus Utah. The Lakers finish off a back-to-back on Wednesday, and the veteran star will use the night to rest his left ankle, which has bothered him for a while. Despite the injury, James has featured in 13 of the team's 15 games in 2024. James fully plans to play in the All-Star Game on Sunday, and he will then have a nice break until Feb. 22, when the Lakers continue their campaign versus Golden State. Taurean Prince will likely hop back into the starting unit as James' replacement on Wednesday.

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (ankle) and center Anthony Davis (Achilles) are listed as questionable ahead of Tuesday's game against the Detroit Pistons. There is no shock here as both James and Davis are regulars on the injury report. The Lakers seem to list them as questionable ahead of basically every game. Usually, James and Davis are able to suit up, but both players are playing through issues right now. If they sit, Rui Hachimura and Jaxson Hayes would see increased roles in the rotation.

Dallas Mavericks center Maxi Kleber (toe) is available ahead of Monday's game against the Washington Wizards. The big man has been dealing with a lingering toe issue lately. Despite that, Kleber posted a double-double during Saturday's game. It's worth noting that he'll come off the bench with PJ Washington and Daniel Gafford moving into the starting five for Monday's game. Kleber should still see minutes off the bench, but he won't be as valuable of a streaming option.

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (nose) has been cleared to play ahead of Monday's game against the Washington Wizards. As expected, Doncic will play after being listed as probable on the injury report. The 24-year-old has been dealing with a broken nose, but it hasn't slowed him down. Doncic is coming off a solid 32-point performance during their last game. Fantasy managers should make sure they have Doncic back in their lineups on Monday.

Dallas Mavericks forward/center Maxi Kleber (nose) has been listed as probable for Monday's contest against Washington. Kleber recently suffered a nasal fracture but has been playing through the injury and is expected to remain in the lineup on Monday. The 32-year-old looked very good on Saturday versus OKC with a 12-point, 12-rebound double-double. He remained a starter despite the additions of Daniel Gafford and P.J. Washington at the trade deadline. His place in the rotation appears secure for now, with Dereck Lively (nose) remaining on the shelf.