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Austin Reaves

LAL Guard #15

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Austin Reaves logged 27 points (8-of-16 FGs, 8-of-9 FTs), seven rebounds, six assists, two blocks and three three-pointers in the loss to the Thunder on Monday.

Reaves found his rhythm again on Monday after an unspectacular Game 3. He shot efficiently both inside and outside the arc and repeatedly made his way to the free-throw line before finishing with a team-high in points. The fifth-year guard did struggle with turnovers against a tough Thunder defense. Still, his scoring and facilitating across his 43 minutes were important for the Lakers. Reaves missed a lot of time with injuries throughout the regular season, which hurt his fantasy value. When healthy, he was as productive as last season. He’ll likely be one of the better guards in fantasy leagues next season if injuries aren’t as big an issue.
Rui Hachimura

LAL Forward #28

Rui Hachimura totaled 25 points (9-of-15 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), five rebounds, two assists, one block and four three-pointers in the loss to the Thunder on Monday.

Hachimura came alive in the third quarter following a four-point first half. He produced in the midrange and from beyond the arc before repeating the process in the fourth quarter. Hachimura made some big shots to keep the Lakers’ hopes alive down the stretch. Yet, his season ends in a fourth straight victory. Hachimura’s role fluctuated throughout the season, leading to one of his least productive seasons in several years. His fantasy value this season came from efficient scoring, which he didn’t do enough of to really be a difference maker in leagues.
LeBron James

LAL Forward #23

LeBron James totaled 24 points (8-of-18 FGs, 6-of-8 FTs), 12 rebounds, three assists, one block and two three-pointers in Monday’s loss to the Thunder.

James’ final game of the season was a solid one when simply glancing at the counting stats. He was one of the Lakers’ three best scorers on the evening, and he led the team in rebounds along the way before finishing his 23rd season with a double-double. James missed the first chunk of the season due to injury but eventually returned to log 60 regular-season games. His numbers declined from the 2024-25 season, and the accomplished veteran also saw a drop in fantasy production. James enters the offseason as an NBA free agent. Where he ends up next season could determine his fantasy outlook.
LeBron James

LAL Forward #23

LeBron James accounted for 19 points (7-of-19 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), six rebounds, eight assists, one steal and two three-pointers in Saturday’s Game 3 loss to the Thunder.

After scoring 27 and 23 points in the first two games of the series, James was limited to 19 on 19 shots in Game 3. He’s managed to keep the turnovers in check, committing eight through three games, but the Lakers’ overall struggles in that category have been costly. Oklahoma City scored 30 points off 16 Lakers turnovers in Game 3, turning a competitive game into a second-half blowout. James and the Lakers will look to avoid a sweep when they host Game 4 on Monday.
Austin Reaves

LAL Guard #15

Austin Reaves tallied 17 points (5-of-13 FGs, 6-of-8 FTs), three rebounds, nine assists and one three-pointer in Saturday’s Game 3 loss to the Thunder.

Reaves got off to an excellent start regarding his playmaking, as he recorded eight first-half assists. Unfortunately for him and the Lakers, the well dried up in the second half. Oklahoma City ramped things up defensively, and the Lakers turned the ball over at a higher rate than they did in the first half. As for Reaves, he accounted for just five points and one assist after halftime. Simply put, that won’t get the job done, especially with Luka Dončić (hamstring) unavailable. The Lakers will need a win on Monday to avoid getting swept.
Rui Hachimura

LAL Forward #28

Rui Hachimura accumulated 21 points (7-of-14 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), five rebounds, four assists, one steal and five three-pointers in Saturday’s Game 3 loss to the Thunder.

As has been the case for the Lakers throughout this series, Game 3 was a tale of two halves. Taking a lead into the intermission for the second consecutive game, the Lakers were outscored 74-49 in the second half. And after scoring 16 points in the first half, Hachimura was limited to five in the second half. With Luka Dončić (hamstring) not close to a return, the Lakers need more consistent production from Hachimura if they’re to extend the series. The Lakers will look to avoid getting swept with a Game 4 victory on Monday night.
Jarred Vanderbilt

LAL Forward #2

Jarred Vanderbilt (finger) is available for Saturday’s Game 3 against the Thunder.

Initially questionable, Vanderbilt is back after sitting out Thursday’s Game 2 defeat. He’ll provide added frontcourt depth off the bench but is unlikely to get the run needed to be an impact player for manager in playoff fantasy leagues.
Jarred Vanderbilt

LAL Forward #2

Jarred Vanderbilt (finger) is questionable for Saturday’s Game 3 against the Thunder.

Vanderbilt, who dislocated his right pinky finger during Game 1, did not play in Thursday’s Game 2 defeat. His absence factored into Adou Thiero playing six minutes off the bench, but that was not enough to affect the action on either end of the floor.
Marcus Smart

LAL Guard #36

Marcus Smart logged 14 points (4-of-13 FGs, 5-of-5 FTs), four rebounds, five assists, one steal and one three-pointer in the loss to the Thunder on Thursday.

Despite not shooting the basketball well, particularly from beyond the arc, Smart was the lone Lakers starter to conclude with a positive plus-minus. He was impactful as a passer on the evening and played his usual strong defense, even though he only tallied one steal. Smart eventually knocking down some three-pointers would help the Lakers’ offense — he’s currently shooting 3-of-15 from deep over the first two games of the series. Perhaps the home floor and familiarity with the rims will help the veteran guard find his touch in Game 3.
Austin Reaves

LAL Guard #15

Austin Reaves amassed 31 points (10-of-16 FGs, 8-of-10 FTs), two rebounds, six assists and three three-pointers in the loss to the Thunder on Thursday.

Reaves responded in a big way on Thursday to his eight-point Game 1 performance by finishing as the only Lakers player to reach the 30-point mark. He had success from deep, was efficient as a two-point scorer, and also got to the free-throw line to add to his scoring total. Turnovers were also an issue for Reaves in Game 2, as was the case in the series opener, but his contributions as a scorer and passer outweighed the negatives. A repeat performance in Game 3 would greatly benefit a Lakers team that’ll be trying to avoid going down by three games.

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