Jake LaRavia News, Rumors, Updates - Los Angeles Lakers

Earns starting nod LaRavia is in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Trail Blazers, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.

Impact LaRavia will make his first start of the season -- and first as a Laker -- with Luka Doncic (finger), Gabe Vincent (ankle) and Marcus Smart (quadriceps) all sidelined. Through three games this season, he's averaging 7.3 points, 3.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 25.7 minutes per contest.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Steps up Sunday LaRavia racked up 11 points (3-10 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), six rebounds, five assists and one steal over 33 minutes off the bench during Sunday's 127-120 victory over the Kings.

Impact It was the best game of the young season for LaRavia, who saw increased minutes after Gabe Vincent (ankle) got injured in the third quarter and didn't return. With Luka Doncic (finger) already missing from the Lakers' rotation, pushing Austin Reaves into the backcourt, LaRavia could move into the starting five for Monday's tilt against the Trail Blazers. Through three games, the 23-year-old is averaging 7.3 points, 3.0 boards, 2.0 assists, 1.3 threes and 0.7 steals in 25.3 minutes.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Sees 16 minutes in loss LaRavia had five points (2-4 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 0-2 FT) and three rebounds over 16 minutes during Tuesday's 119-109 loss to Golden State.

Impact LaRavia saw a minor workload off the bench in Tuesday's loss. It's clear that he's ahead of Dalton Knecht, however, with the second-year wing failing to log a single minute. Even in the absence of LeBron James (sciatica), LaRavia's fantasy appeal will likely be limited to deeper formats.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Who is Lakers' No. 12? How Jake LaRavia became Los Angeles' newest shooter | Sporting News LaRavia came from a small market to Hollywood.

OCTOBER 22 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Set to play in preseason finale LaRavia (rest) is set to play in Friday's preseason finale against the Kings, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.

Impact While he didn't play in Wednesday's preseason game against the Mavericks, LaRavia is primed for action Friday. The forward is looking to make one final case for a significant rotation spot for Opening Night.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Resting Wednesday LaRavia (rest) won't play in Wednesday's preseason game against the Mavericks, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.

Impact LaRavia started Tuesday's game and logged 34 minutes, contributing eight points (2-7 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and one block before getting the night off for the second leg of the back-to-back Wednesday. He'll have one final chance to appear in preseason action Friday against the Kings.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Lakers' Final Starting Lineup Spot Seemingly Down to 2 Players, Says Insider Jarred Vanderbilt and Jake LaRavia are both in contention to start while LeBron James misses time.

OCTOBER 15 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Will start Tuesday LaRavia will be in the starting lineup in Tuesday's preseason game against the Suns, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.

Impact LaRavia gets the nod for the first five. He joins Marcus Smart (Achilles), Deandre Ayton, Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

With Lakers' Doncic, Warriors' Butler set to play full seasons, LA and Golden State plan to contend

The success of Luka Doncic and Jimmy Butler in their first full seasons with new teams will go a long way in determining how things go in the wild Western Conference, with the Lake...

OCTOBER 14 • Associated Press

Tallies four steals in win LaRavia closed with 11 points (4-13 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five assists, four steals and three rebounds in 27 minutes during Sunday's preseason win over the Warriors.

Impact It was an impressive outing for LaRavia, delivering meaningful contributions on both ends of the floor. With LeBron James set to miss time with a nerve injury, it could very well be LaRavia who benefits. While he will still likely come off the bench, there will be minutes available, especially given the fact that certain members of the starting five are average, at best, when it comes to defensive contributions.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Retreats to bench LaRavia will come off the bench during Sunday's preseason game against the Warriors, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports.

Impact LaRavia started the team's previous two preseason games but will shift to the bench with Dalton Knecht entering the starting five. LaRavia has averaged 8.5 points, 2.5 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 19.0 minutes per contest in the preseason.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Jake LaRavia on Luka Doncic's chances of winning NBA MVP award This season could be Luka Doncic's best chance yet to win his first NBA MVP award.

OCTOBER 12 • USATODAY.COM

Lakers face painful Jake LaRavia truth that was self-created The new Los Angeles Lakers wing will face endless comparisons to Dorian Finney-Smith.

OCTOBER 11 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Jake LaRavia talks about getting integrated into the Lakers' rotation New Lakers forward Jake LaRavia definitely feels like he's getting his feet wet after two preseason games.

OCTOBER 6 • USATODAY.COM

Lakers fans are already making a Jake LaRavia realization Grizzlies fans know well Lakers fans are learning that Jake LaRavia’s defensive struggles and slow lateral movement are tough to hide.

OCTOBER 4 • BEALESTREETBEARS.COM

Jake LaRavia already making the Lakers rethink the rotation at camp The Los Angeles Lakers signed Jake LaRavia this offseason, and the newcomer has stood out in the early days of training camp.

OCTOBER 4 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Lakers lose their preseason opener 103-81 to Suns with LeBron James, Luka Doncic sitting out

Austin Reaves scored 20 points and Bronny James added eight while the Los Angeles Lakers lost their preseason opener 103-81 to the Phoenix Suns with LeBron James and Luka Doncic si...

OCTOBER 4 • Associated Press

Will start preseason opener LaRavia will be in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Suns, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.

Impact LaRavia will get the nod in the first five to make his preseason debut with his new squad. The Lakers newcomer is filling in for LeBron James (glute), who won't play Friday and might not play much, if at all, during the preseason.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

LeBron James talks about Lakers' three big additions this summer LeBron James went into detail about how Denadre Ayton, Marcus Smart and Jake LaRavia will help the Lakers this season.

OCTOBER 3 • USATODAY.COM

The reason Lakers' Jake LaRavia is crucial to title hopes and a post-LeBron future | Sporting News Los Angeles finds itself in a couple different timelines.

OCTOBER 3 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Jake LaRavia raves about Jarred Vanderbilt's outside shooting New Lakers forward Jake LaRavia says Jarred Vanderbilt's outside shooting looks a lot better to start training camp.

OCTOBER 2 • USATODAY.COM

Ja Morant delivers 2-word verdict on Jarred Vanderbilt's impressive shooting mechanics while wearing Ja 3 Ja Morant reacted to LA Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt and former Memphis Grizzlies teammate Jake LaRavia practicing their 3-point shots.

OCTOBER 2 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Scrimmaging with starters LaRavia has been playing alongside the team's projected starters during training camp, NBA reporter Jovan Buha reports.

Impact With LeBron James (glute) on the mend, LaRavia has seemingly taken his place, playing with the starters during scrimmages in practice. This could indicate he'll be a starter to get the preseason underway on Friday against the Suns. Unless James' injury lingers into the regular season, LaRavia will likely come off the bench to start the 2025-26 campaign.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Jake LaRavia must do something for the Lakers he's never done before The Los Angeles Lakers wing needs to add volume to his shooting.

OCTOBER 1 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Jake LaRavia may shockingly offer the Lakers something nobody else can Jake LaRavia’s defense may earn him real minutes in Los Angeles, and fill a role no one else on the roster can quite match.

SEPTEMBER 26 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

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With Lakers' Doncic, Warriors' Butler set to play full seasons, LA and Golden State plan to contend

Lakers lose their preseason opener 103-81 to Suns with LeBron James, Luka Doncic sitting out