Los Angeles Lakers

Jaxson Hayes left Wednesday's game early against the Jazz with a face injury.

Fantasy Impact: Hayes was ruled out for the night at halftime. If he misses time, Alex Len will likely join the starting lineup for the Lakers.

Austin Reaves had 15 points (4-of-15 FGs), five rebounds, 11 assists, one steal, and one 3-pointer against the Jazz on Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact: Reaves struggled from the field, particularly from deep, shooting just 1-of-10 from beyond the arc. However, he salvaged his night with strong playmaking, racking up 11 assists for a double-double. With Luka Doncic still ramping up his minutes, Reaves continues to have a sizable role in the Lakers’ offense. His efficiency should bounce back after the All-Star break, keeping him relevant in fantasy lineups.

LeBron James had 18 points (6-of-13 FGs), six rebounds, seven assists, one steal, and four 3-pointers against the Jazz on Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact: James' 13-game streak of scoring at least 20 points came to an end, though he remained efficient from deep, knocking down 4-of-8 from beyond the arc. The 40-year-old forward didn't assert himself as much offensively, but he still contributed across multiple categories. He’ll look to reset after the All-Star break and should continue to be a high-end fantasy asset moving forward.

Luka Doncic had 16 points (6-of-13 FGs), four rebounds, four assists, one steal, one block, and three 3-pointers against the Jazz on Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact: Doncic remained on a minutes restriction in just his second game back from a calf injury, logging 23 minutes in a controlled workload. While his efficiency was solid from the field, his struggles at the free throw line (1-of-5) were a rare blemish for the All-Star guard. His playing time should gradually increase after the All-Star break, making him a prime candidate for a strong second-half surge.

Alex Len is set to make his debut for the Lakers on Wednesday against the Utah Jazz. (Source: NBA Injury Report)

Fantasy Impact: The Lakers recently went out and picked up the big man, and he will be available to make his debut for his new team on Wednesday. He isn't likely to see much work, but it's worth watching how big of a role he plays in Los Angeles' rotation moving forward.

Bronny James (forearm) is available for Wednesday's game against the Utah Jazz. (Source: NBA Injury Report)

Fantasy Impact: James will be available to suit up for the Lakers, despite still dealing with an injury to his forearm. He isn't usually in Los Angeles' rotation but could pick up a few minutes against Utah with Gabe Vincent (knee) set to be sidelined for Los Angeles.

Dalton Knecht (trade) is off of the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Utah Jazz. (Source: NBA Injury Report)

Fantasy Impact: It looks like Knecht will be available to play on Wednesday. He hasn't seen the court in a while because of a trade that he was a part of that ultimately got rescinded, but it looks like he will play despite all of the uncertainty that has surrounded his status over the past week or so. He will see a solid workload with Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) set to be sidelined against the Jazz.

Gabe Vincent (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Utah Jazz. (Source: NBA Injury Report)

Fantasy Impact: Vincent will miss Wednesday's game due to a knee injury. This is the first game that he has missed because of this issue recently, and he won't get a chance to make his return until after the NBA's All-Star Break. Shake Milton and Jordan Goodwin will both see more work in the meantime.

Cam Reddish (personal) will be inactive for Wednesday's game against the Utah Jazz. (Source: NBA Injury Report)

Fantasy Impact: Reddish recently reverted back to the Lakers after a trade between them and the Hornets was rescinded, and he will be out on Wednesday for a personal issue that may very well be related. Fantasy managers shouldn't expect this to have much of an impact on Los Angeles' rotation against the Jazz.

Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) is out for Wednesday's game against the Utah Jazz. (Source: NBA Injury Report)

Fantasy Impact: Finney-Smith will not be available to play on Wednesday. He is managing an ankle injury right now, and the team has decided to give him the night off to rest and recover. Dalton Knecht is expected to see more work while the veteran is sidelined.

Christian Wood has been waived by the Los Angeles Lakers. (Source: Chris Haynes on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: The Lakers have made the decision to move on from Wood after signing Alex Len to a contract on Tuesday. The big man hasn't taken the court all season so far due to a knee injury, so it remains uncertain whether or not he will land with another team for the remainder of the season.

Jordan Goodwin scored 17 points (8-11 FG, 1-2 3PT) to go with eight rebounds and two steals in Monday's 132-113 win over the Utah Jazz.

Fantasy Impact: Goodwin had a fantastic showing on Monday. He saw just 22 minutes of action against Utah, but that was enough for him to lead the second unit with 17 points and eight rebounds on the night. He was also very efficient in his shooting splits, and it looks like the Lakers may have found a hidden gem in the 26-year old.

Rui Hachimura flirted with a double-double for the Lakers Saturday, grabbing nine rebounds and scoring 24 points (8-13 FG, 2-3 3PT, 6-6 FT) while also recording one steal in a 124-117 win over the Pacers.

Fantasy Impact: Hachimura continues a solid stretch on both ends of the floor, grabbing three or more rebounds and scoring 11 or more points in each of his last five games. The forward should continue to capitalize on increased minutes as part of a revamped Los Angeles lineup, averaging 13.0 points and 5.2 rebounds per game while posting a usage rate of 15.6% so far this season.

Mark Williams (trade) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Indiana Pacers. (Source: NBA Injury Report)

Fantasy Impact: The big man is questionable to make his debut for the Lakers on Saturday. He recently arrived in Los Angeles after being traded there from the Hornets, and it remains to be seen whether or not he will be ready to play in time for this game. Jaxson Hayes will see a lot less work whenever the 23-year old is available to take the court for the Lakers.

Maxi Kleber told reporters he will be re-evaluated in eight weeks. (Source: Jovan Buha on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Kleber added that it will determine if he can play again this season. He was part of the blockbuster trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Lakers.

Markieff Morris was traded to the Lakers as part of the trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Lakers and Anthony Davis to the Mavericks. (Source: Shams Charania on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: It was a shocking trade that was announced late Saturday night. Morris will likely remain off the fantasy radar with the Lakers.

The Lakers have traded Anthony Davis to the Mavericks. (Source: Shams Charania on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: This is a shocking blockbuster trade that sends Luka Doncic, Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris to the Lakers in exchange for Davis, Max Christie and a 2029 first-round pick. Davis will join Kyrie Irving on the Mavericks.

Jalen Hood-Schifino (hamstring) remains out for Saturday's game against the New York Knicks. (Source: Dan Woike on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: The Lakers will be without Hood-Schifino for yet another game on Saturday due to the same hamstring injury that has left him sidelined for a large chunk of time. His absence doesn't carry any notable impacts for fantasy purposes at this point.

Shake Milton benefited from Gabe Vincent’s absence (sore knee) on Thursday, contributing 21 points (7-of-8 FG, 6-of-6 FT), four rebounds, four assists, two steals, and one three-pointer in 28 minutes. After scoring just 15 total points across his previous nine games, Milton seized the opportunity to post his best performance of the season for the Lakers.

Fantasy Impact: Despite this strong showing, fantasy managers shouldn’t overreact to one breakout game—Milton’s role and productivity have been minimal thus far. Still, if Vincent remains sidelined for Saturday’s tilt against the Knicks, Milton could warrant a short-term look for those in deeper leagues or in need of streaming options.

Jarred Vanderbilt has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the 76ers. (Source: NBA Injury Report)

Fantasy Impact: Vanderbilt played 13 minutes in Monday's win over the Hornets. He'll sit out the second half of the back-to-back for the Lakers.