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1:22Highlights: Jazz at Lakers (4/12)
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1:32Injury-Riddled Lakers Draw Rockets In 1st Round
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2:18Lakers, Nuggets Still Playing For No. 3 Seed In West
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0:58LeBron, Bronny James Make History Thursday Night
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1:36How An Early Exit Might Impact LeBron's Future With The Lakers
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1:18Luka To Have Treatment In Europe, Targets Playoffs Return
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1:05Lakers Battle To Keep #3 Seed In The West Amid Injury Concerns
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0:26Austin Reaves (Oblique) Expected To Miss 4 To 6 Weeks
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1:21Luka Doncic To Miss Remainder of Regular Season
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0:31Breaking News: Luka Doncic Out Indefinitely
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1:43Has Lakers Recent Success Changed Lebron's Future With The Club?
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1:49JJ Redick's Role In Making The Lakers A Contenders?
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1:53Lakers Look To Continue Title Pursuit
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1:35Trends to Track: Can Lakers Stay Hot and Make Run?
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1:52Has The MVP Race Become Any Clearer Or Muddled In The Final Days Of The Season?
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1:15Is Lakers Momentum Real Or Fake?
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1:31Pistons End Lakers Win Streak At 9 Games
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2:00Are The Lakers Closing The Gap With Spurs And Thunder?
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0:31Geico Feel Good Moments: LeBron Drops Triple-Double On Heat
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2:49Does Securing The 3 Seed Make The Lakers A Contender?
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Top Lakers News
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Lakers' Jake LaRavia: Coming off bench Sunday
LaRavia will come off the bench during Sunday's game against the Jazz, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.
LaRavia has started each of the last 10 games, but he will retreat to the bench Sunday. In his last five appearances in a reserve role, he averaged 4.2 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 13.2 minutes per contest.
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Lakers' Marcus Smart: Back in starting lineup
Smart will start Sunday's game against the Jazz, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.
Smart returned from a nine-game absence Friday, posting six points, five rebounds, seven assists, two steals and a block in 18 minutes off the bench during a 101-73 win over Phoenix. Sunday will be the veteran's first start since March 21, but he's been a regular in the first five, averaging 9.5 points, 3.0 assists, 2.9 rebounds and 1.5 steals in 29.6 minutes across 53 starts this season.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Playing versus Jazz
James (foot) is available for Sunday's game against Utah, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.
James is good to go after being listed as questionable for this contest. However, it's unknown how much action he will see, considering the Lakers are focused on the postseason.
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Lakers' Jaxson Hayes: Ruled out vs. Utah
Hayes (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Jazz.
Hayes will end the regular season with a fourth straight game on the inactive list due to a left foot issue. Maxi Kleber and Jarred Vanderbilt could see increased playing time in Hayes' stead. The big man will finish the regular season with averages of 7.5 points, 4.1 rebounds, 0.9 assists and 0.8 blocks across 18.3 minutes per game in 66 outings (nine starts).
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Lakers' Nick Smith: Inks two-year deal with LAL
The Lakers signed Smith to a two-year contract Sunday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Smith signed a two-way contract with the Lakers in September and has spent most of the 2025-26 season in the G League with South Bay. However, he has seen double-digit minutes in each of Los Angeles' last three games and may operate in an expanded role in the first round of the Western Conference playoffs if one or both of Luka Doncic (hamstring) and Austin Reaves (oblique) are sidelined. Over his last three outings, Smith has averaged 9.0 points, 0.7 assists, 0.7 rebounds and 1.7 threes over 12.0 minutes per contest.
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Lakers' Jaxson Hayes: Iffy for Sunday
Hayes (foot) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Jazz.
Hayes is in danger of missing a fourth straight game due to a left foot issue. If the big man is ruled out, Maxi Kleber and Jarred Vanderbilt would be candidates for increased playing time.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Questionable to face Utah
James (foot) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Jazz.
James may be held out of the Lakers' regular-season finale due to left foot injury management. If the superstar forward is sidelined, Maxi Kleber, Drew Timme and Jarred Vanderbilt would be candidates for increased playing time.
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Lakers' Marcus Smart: Solid output in limited minutes
Smart (ankle) registered six points (2-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven assists, five rebounds, two steals and one block across 18 minutes Friday in the Lakers' 101-73 win over the Suns.
Smart was able to return to action for the Lakers' penultimate game of the regular season after he had missed the team's prior nine games due to a right ankle contusion. Though Smart had been a regular starter prior to getting hurt, the Lakers deployed him off the bench Friday, likely in an effort to manage his minutes. The Lakers could keep Smart's workload in check once again in Sunday's contest versus the Jazz, but the veteran guard could move back into a 30-plus-minute starting role once the postseason gets underway and while Los Angeles remains without Luka Doncic (hamstring) and Austin Reaves (oblique).
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Lakers' Luke Kennard: Hits for 19 against Phoenix
Kennard closed with 19 points (6-12 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 5-5 FT), one rebound, three assists and three steals across 28 minutes during Friday's 101-73 win over the Suns.
It was another strong showing from Kennard, who's been keeping the Lakers' backcourt afloat in the absence of Luka Doncic (hamstring) and Austin Reaves (oblique). While starting the last four games, Kennard has averaged 14.5 points, 7.8 assists, 5.3 boards, 2.3 steals and 1.0 threes.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Big double-double in Friday's win
James totaled 28 points (10-16 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 6-9 FT), six rebounds, 12 assists and four steals over 32 minutes during Friday's 101-73 victory over the Suns.
With the victory, the Lakers clinched home-court advantage in the first round of the playoffs, as they can't finish any lower than fourth in the Western Conference. James led his team in points and boards on the night en route to his 17th double-double of the season, and since Luka Doncic (hamstring) and Austin Reaves (oblique) landed on the shelf he's averaged 28.0 points, 12.7 assists, 7.7 rebounds, 2.3 steals and 2.0 threes while shooting 60.0 percent from the floor and 46.2 percent from beyond the arc.
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Lakers' Marcus Smart: Not starting in return
Smart (ankle) isn't in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Suns, Ryan Ward of SI.com reports.
Smart missed the last nine games because of an ankle injury. It remains to be seen when Smart will return to the first unit, and Rui Hachimura will remain in the starting lineup against the Suns.
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Lakers' Luke Kennard: Cleared to play Friday
Kennard (finger) is available for Friday's game against Phoenix, Trevor Lane of LakersNation.com reports.
Kennard popped up on Friday's injury report due to a left finger injury, but the veteran sharpshooter has been given the green light to play against the Suns. He has started in each of the Lakers' last three games, and over that span he has averaged 13.0 points, 9.3 assists, 6.7 rebounds and 2.0 steals over 32.0 minutes per game.
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Lakers' Jaxson Hayes: Won't play Friday
Hayes (foot) is out for Friday's game against the Suns.
Friday is marking a third consecutive absence for Hayes, whose last chance to return during the regular season is Sunday against the Jazz. Jarred Vanderbilt effectively served as the Lakers' primary backup center while logging 26 minutes during Thursday's win in Golden State, so he figures to occupy that role once more Friday.
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Lakers' Luke Kennard: May be rested
Kennard is questionable for Friday's game against the Suns due to left finger injury management.
Kennard may be rested for the second leg of this back-to-back set after logging 32 minutes with 14 points Thursday. Nick Smith and Bronny James could be pressed into larger roles if Kennard is held out.
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Lakers' Marcus Smart: Cleared from injury report
Smart (ankle) is available for Friday's game against the Suns.
The veteran guard is set to end an eight-game absence Friday with a bruised right ankle, and he will likely supplant Rui Hachimura in the starting lineup. That said, both players should see meaningful playing time for a Lakers team that is missing both Austin Reaves (oblique) and Luka Doncic (hamstring).
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Team Statistical Rankings
| PTS/G | OPP PTS/G | |
|---|---|---|
| Team |
116.3 (11th) |
114.6 (11th) |
Injuries
| Player | Injury |
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| L. Doncic PG Luka Doncic PG | Hamstring |
| A. Reaves SG Austin Reaves SG | Oblique |
| J. Hayes C Jaxson Hayes C | Foot |