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Ayton Makes History as Luka & LeBron Deliver vs Raptors | January 18, 2026

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Luka, LeBron get the Lakers back into form in a 110-93 victory over the Raptors

Luka Doncic had 25 points and seven assists, LeBron James added 24 points and seven assists, and the Los Angeles Lakers returned to form with a 110-93 victory over the Toronto Rapt...

1 HOUR AGO • Associated Press

Deandre Ayton - Perfect from field vs. Toronto Ayton tallied 25 points (10-10 FG, 5-6 FT), 13 rebounds, one assist and one block over 33 minutes during the Lakers' 110-93 win over the Raptors on Sunday.

Impact Ayton was perfect from the field during Sunday's win, with his lone miss coming from the charity stripe. He didn't seem bothered by a left knee injury that kept him out of Saturday's loss to the Trail Blazers, grabbing a game-high 13 boards en route to his 16th double-double of the season (and third over his last four outings). Ayton has averaged 11.5 points, 9.1 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 1.1 blocks over 29.1 minutes per game since Jan. 2.

1 HOUR AGO • ROTOWIRE

NBA Executive Blasts Rich Paul for 'Outlandish' Podcast Comments Rich Paul and his recent podcast comments have sent shockwaves through the Los Angeles Lakers organization, and now, a league executive has...

3 HOURS AGO • BASKETBALLFOREVER.COM

Injury Chaos Defines Lakers' Season as JJ Redick Highlights Harsh Reality The Los Angeles Lakers’ injury list has grown so long this season that normalcy has become a luxury, and head coach JJ Redick knows it bette...

3 HOURS AGO • BASKETBALLFOREVER.COM

Gabe Vincent - Coming off bench vs. Toronto Vincent is not in the Lakers' starting lineup against the Raptors on Sunday, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.

Impact Vincent got a spot start against Portland on Saturday due to the absence of Luka Doncic (groin), though the former struggled and finished with three points (1-6 FG, 1-4 3Pt), one assist and three turnovers over 23 minutes. Vincent will retreat to the bench for Sunday's game after Doncic was cleared to play.

4 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Maxi Kleber - Back to bench Sunday Kleber is not in the Lakers' starting lineup against the Raptors on Sunday, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.

Impact Kleber made his first start of the season during the Lakers' 132-116 loss to the Trail Blazers on Saturday, when he logged 11 points (4-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one steal over 21 minutes. He'll revert to the bench for Sunday's game due to the return of Deandre Ayton (knee).

4 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Luka Doncic - Good to go Sunday Doncic (groin) has been cleared to play Sunday against the Raptors, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.

Impact Doncic was a true game-time decision leading up to tipoff, but he's been given the green light to play after going through his pregame routine. He's been on a tear through eight January appearances, averaging 33.8 points, 6.4 rebounds, 8.6 assists and 1.6 steals in 36.8 minutes per game over that stretch.

4 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

LeBron James - Will play Sunday James (foot/sciatica) is available for Sunday's game against the Raptors, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.

Impact After posting 20 points (6-16 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 7-7 FT), nine rebounds, eight assists, two blocks and one steal in 32 minutes during Saturday's loss to Portland, James will shed his questionable tag and suit up in the second leg of this back-to-back set. The 41-year-old has appeared in each of the Lakers' last five outings, averaging 25.6 points, 8.0 rebounds, 7.4 assists and 1.6 steals across 32.8 minutes per game during that span.

5 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Channing Frye recalls Lamar Odom's warning before Kobe Bryant iced Game 6 of 2010 WCF: "You know I ain't getting the ball" Channing Frye breaks down how their defensive efforts were futile in the face of Kobe’s brilliance.

6 HOURS AGO • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

Are LeBron James, Luka Doncic playing tonight? Latest on Lakers injuries Luka Doncic sat out Saturday's blowout loss with an injury. LeBron is TBD. Here's the latest on the status of the two Lakers stars vs. the R...

6 HOURS AGO • USATODAY.COM

Are LeBron James and Luka Doncic playing today, Jan. 18, for Lakers vs Raptors? The Los Angeles Lakers face the Toronto Raptors in a matchup that promises high intensity and quality, but questions arise around two stars:...

6 HOURS AGO • BOLAVIP.COM

Lakers get positive Luka Doncic injury news after Blazers loss | Sporting News Luka Doncic's MRI didn't reveal any concerns for the Lakers.

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Marcus Smart - Good to go Sunday Smart (undisclosed) isn't on the injury report ahead of Sunday's game against the Raptors, Dan Woike of The Athletic reports.

Impact Smart went to the locker room during the fourth quarter of Saturday's matchup against Portland and failed to return, but he managed to avoid a significant injury and will be available for the second half of his team's back-to-back. The Oklahoma State product was held to single digits in the scoring column in four of his first six games in January but has since turned it around, scoring in double figures in each of his previous three appearances.

9 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jaxson Hayes - Cleared to return Hayes (hamstring) is available for Sunday's game against the Raptors, Dan Woike of The Athletic reports.

Impact Hayes has missed LA's last three games while dealing with left hamstring tendinopathy, but the team has given him the green light to take the court Sunday evening. He'll come off the bench with Deandre Ayton also set to return from a brief one-game absence.

9 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Deandre Ayton - Back in action Ayton (knee) isn't listed on the injury report ahead of Sunday's game against the Raptors, Dan Woike of The Athletic reports.

Impact Ayton took a seat for Saturday's clash while dealing with knee soreness, but he's ready to roll Sunday. The big man is nearly averaging a double-double in January, putting up 11.5 points and 9.1 rebounds over eight appearances.

9 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Luka Doncic - Could return Sunday Doncic (groin) is questionable for Sunday's game against Toronto, Dan Woike of The Athletic reports.

Impact Doncic is in danger of missing his second straight matchup due to left groin soreness. The team will presumably monitor him during warmups before providing another update on his availability for Sunday.

9 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

LeBron James - Game-time call Sunday James is questionable for Sunday's game against the Raptors due to left foot joint arthritis, Dan Woike of The Athletic reports.

Impact James is fresh off an impressive performance Saturday night against the Blazers but evidently isn't feeling 100 percent leading up to the second half of the team's back-to-back. Expect the Lakers to provide an update on his availability closer to game time.

9 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Bucks are making a Kyle Kuzma realization that the Lakers already knew The Los Angeles Lakers know what Kyle Kuzma brings, but the Bucks seemingly had no clue before acquiring him.

11 HOURS AGO • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Lakers shame in drafting Dalton Knecht grows as player they passed on breaks out The Los Angeles Lakers already know they made a mistake in drafting Dalton Knecht, but Jaylon Tyson leveling up into the player they need is...

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Toronto Raptors at Los Angeles Lakers odds, picks and predictions The Toronto Raptors visit the Los Angeles Lakers Sunday in Los Angeles, California, with tip-off set for 9:30 p.m. ET.

14 HOURS AGO • NEWS-JOURNALONLINE.COM

Raptors vs. Lakers Predictions, Best Bets and Odds – Sunday, January 18, 2026 The Los Angeles Lakers (24-16) are only 1.5-point underdogs against the Toronto Raptors (25-18) at Crypto.com Arena on Sunday, January 18, 2...

14 HOURS AGO • BLEACHERNATION.COM

LeBron James has officially played against 1/3 of players in NBA history | Sporting News This is a wild stat when you think about it.

14 HOURS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Bronny James has left Rob Pelinka and the Lakers with a brutal decision to make The Los Angeles Lakers have all the evidence they need on Bronny James, and Rob Pelinka knows what he must do.

14 HOURS AGO • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

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