Los Angeles Lakers

Lakers injuries

Status as of Tue, Oct 20, 2:55 PM ET.

• Adou Thiero (PF/SF) -- Day-to-day: Undisclosed
• Bronny James (PG/SG) -- Day-to-day: Illness
• Cameron Carr (PG/SG) -- Day-to-day: Undisclosed -- Bruise
• Collin Sexton (PG/SG) -- Day-to-day: Lower Leg
• Jarred Vanderbilt (C/PF) -- Day-to-day: Undisclosed

Lakers news

• Austin Reaves shared his message to teammates on the pressure of playing for the Lakers Yahoo Sports NBA · October 20, 2026Fantasy impact: No direct fantasy action needed.
• JJ Redick says more practice this preseason has allowed them to focus on special situations Yahoo Sports NBA · October 20, 2026Fantasy impact: No direct fantasy action needed.
• Can Lakers' unquestioned star Luka Dončić step up to be face of NBA? Yahoo Sports NBA · October 20, 2026Fantasy impact: No direct fantasy action needed.
• Failed Lakers trade prophesized Dalton Knecht’s epic downfall Yahoo Sports NBA · October 19, 2026Fantasy impact: Minutes and usage shift on both teams. Re-check rotations.
• Lakers’ failure to develop young players must improve to compete in West Yahoo Sports NBA · October 19, 2026Fantasy impact: No direct fantasy action needed.
• Collin Sexton finally takes step in right direction for Lakers season opener vs Warriors Yahoo Sports NBA · October 19, 2026Fantasy impact: No direct fantasy action needed.
• How Bronny James became the last survivor of Lakers' 2024 draft class -- and why that's not a good thing CBS Sports NBA · October 19, 2026Fantasy impact: No direct fantasy action needed.
• Lakers waive former first-round pick Knecht ESPN NBA · October 19, 2026Fantasy impact: Frees minutes for the next man up.
• Lakers waive former No. 17 pick Dalton Knecht Yahoo Sports NBA · October 19, 2026Fantasy impact: Frees minutes for the next man up.
• Dalton Knecht waived by Lakers: Why the 2024 draft class was doomed from the start (and the No. 1 pick) CBS Sports NBA · October 19, 2026Fantasy impact: Minutes and usage shift on both teams. Re-check rotations.
• Lakers waive former first-round pick Dalton Knecht before season opener Yahoo Sports NBA · October 19, 2026Fantasy impact: Frees minutes for the next man up.
• Lakers make final roster decision, waive Dalton Knecht as Bronny stays Yahoo Sports NBA · October 19, 2026Fantasy impact: Frees minutes for the next man up.
• Warriors coach gives crucial update on Stephen Curry injury sure to catch Lakers fans attention Yahoo Sports NBA · October 19, 2026Fantasy impact: Monitor status; teammates gain minutes and shots if he sits.
• Lakers waive Dalton Knecht, will retain Bronny James The Athletic NBA · October 19, 2026Fantasy impact: Frees minutes for the next man up.
• Lakers waive Dalton Knecht ahead of season opener, roster deadline Yahoo Sports NBA · October 19, 2026Fantasy impact: Frees minutes for the next man up.

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