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Rotoworld Player News

Luka Dončić

LAL Forward-Guard #77

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NBA insider Marc Stein reports that Luka Dončić (hamstring) is on track to play for a “short stint” in Sunday’s All-Star Game.

Dončić missed the Lakers’ last four games before the All-Star break, but he went through a rigorous workout ahead of Thursday’s win over the Mavericks. He’s come out of that session in good condition and will be available for a short stint on Sunday. With the new format for the All-Star Game, the question is whether he’ll play in just one of the potentially three short games for Team World. At the very least, Dončić’s participation on Sunday should ensure that he’s available for the Lakers’ first game after the break, February 20 against the Clippers, provided he does not aggravate the hamstring injury.
LeBron James

LAL Forward #23

LeBron James had 28 points (10-of-12 FGs, 6-of-7 FTs), 10 rebounds 12 assists, one block and two three-pointers in the Lakers’ 124-104 victory over the Mavericks on Thursday.

James returned after missing Tuesday’s loss to the Spurs and became the oldest player in NBA history to record a triple-double against the Mavericks on Thursday. The 41-year-old small forward had 28 points to go with 10 rebounds and 12 assists. LeBron has provided 11th-round per game value over the last two weeks heading into the All-Star break.
LeBron James

LAL Forward #23

Lakers will start LeBron James, Marcus Smart, Jake LaRavia, Rui Hachimura and Jaxson Hayes on Thursday against the Mavericks.

LeBron sat out Tuesday’s loss to the Spurs, which was the second game of a back-to-back for the Lakers. He’s back in the starting lineup on Thursday against the Mavericks. James and Marcus Smart returning will push Luke Kennard and Kobe Bufkin to the bench.
Luka Dončić

LAL Forward-Guard #77

Lakers coach JJ Redick told reporters Luka Dončić (hamstring) “should be good to go” following the All-Star break.

Dončić missed the last four games leading into the NBA All-Star break, but his coach told reporters he “should be good to go” as the Lakers open their second half schedule. Dončić’s next chance to play will come on Friday, February 20 against the Clippers.
Deandre Ayton

LAL Center #5

Deandre Ayton (knee) is out for Thursday’s game against the Mavericks.

Ayton is set to miss his second consecutive game with right knee soreness. Jaxson Hayes got the start and had 13 points, four rebounds and three assists in 17 minutes against the Spurs on Tuesday. Hayes will likely start again with Drew Timme backing him up as the reserve center.
Deandre Ayton

LAL Center #5

Deandre Ayton (knee) is questionable to play against the Mavericks on Thursday.

Ayton was one of the starters that missed Tuesday’s game against San Antonio, but he may end up missing another game. Jaxson Hayes would likely get another start if Ayton remains out, with Drew Timme filling out the backup minutes.
Austin Reaves

LAL Guard #15

Austin Reaves (calf) is not on the injury report against the Mavericks on Thursday.

Reaves sat out the second leg of the Lakers’ back-to-back on Tuesday, which isn’t surprising after he missed an extended period of time with a calf injury. He’ll return to take on Dallas in their final games before the All-Star break.
LeBron James

LAL Forward #23

LeBron James (foot) is not on the injury report against the Mavericks on Thursday.

James was one of multiple starters that sat out the second leg of the Lakers’ back-to-back on Tuesday, but he will return for their final game before the All-Star break. With Luka Dončić (hamstring) still out, James should see a spike in usage.
Luka Dončić

LAL Forward-Guard #77

Luka Dončić (hamstring) has been ruled out against the Mavericks on Thursday.

Dončić will miss a fourth straight game entering the All-Star break, which means Rui Hachimura should remain a starter. Dončić’s status for the All-Star Game appears to be up in the air, but the added rest could help him be ready to return to the lineup for the Lakers after the break.
Luke Kennard

LAL Guard #10

Luke Kennard tallied 14 points (5-of-8 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), two rebounds, five assists and one three-pointer in Tuesday’s loss to the Spurs.

After coming off the bench in his first two appearances as a Laker, Kennard moved into the starting lineup on Tuesday due to multiple absences. He shot the ball well and dished out five assists, but fantasy managers likely hoped for greater shot volume from the guard. For the Lakers’ final game before the break, Thursday’s game against the Mavericks, Kennard will likely be back in a reserve role. That limits his fantasy ceiling, but it may be the role that he’s more comfortable with right now.