Cam

Reddish

While Reddish did play in Sunday’s loss to the Rockets, he was limited to four minutes, and his lower back has been an issue recently. His availability does not significantly impact fantasy basketball, but Reddish sitting would leave the Lakers without one of their better wing defenders. Dorian Finney-Smith will likely absorb the minutes that would have gone to Reddish if he can’t play.

Reddish played five minutes in the third quarter after back spasms sent him to the locker room during the second, and he was part of the Lakers’ lineup to begin the fourth. After Saturday, the Lakers don’t play again until Tuesday night against the Cavaliers.

Reddish played 11 minutes off the bench before the back spasms forced him to the bench. The Lakers wing was not with his teammates to begin the third quarter. With LeBron James (illness) out and Gabe Vincent (oblique) also questionable to return, JJ Redick may have to lean more on his starters to pull out a win on Saturday.

James and Hachimura logged heavy minutes in Wednesday’s win over the Warriors, especially after Anthony Davis exited with a sprained ankle. Dalton Knecht and Cam Reddish would pick up more minutes if either James or Hachimura cannot play on Saturday.

Both guards will be available after missing the Lakers’ previous game on Sunday. With Russell back, Gabe Vincent will likely be pushed back to the bench, though all three will likely play significant roles with Austin Reaves sidelined once again.

The Lakers will be down three rotation guards on Sunday, with Russell, Reddish, and Austin Reaves all sidelined. The absences will mean more minutes for Gabe Vincent and Max Christie; neither qualifies as a reliable streaming option. Then again, the Lakers are shorthanded to the point where Vincent could emerge on Sunday.

Reddish has been part of the rotation lately but hasn’t scored in three consecutive contests. Fantasy managers shouldn’t put too much stock in his potential absence on Sunday, as he hasn’t been a productive player.

The probable tag suggests Knecht will be cleared to play on Friday. If not, Cam Reddish may move back into the starting lineup, but there’s nothing to gain from rostering him in most fantasy leagues.

Davis, Knecht, and Reddish were probable for Wednesday’s game, so the status upgrades were expected. While Davis is one of the top players in fantasy basketball, Knecht is a deep-league option with standard league value when allowed to start. As for Reddish, his importance to the Lakers outweighs his fantasy value.

Reddish played against the Suns on Tuesday, but wound up on the injury report with an ankle injury. He doesn’t have much fantasy value, but his defense keeps him in the lineup. His healthy is key for the Lakers, who would otherwise have to rely on D’Angelo Russell as a starter again.