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Christian Wood - Remains on the shelf Wood (knee) won't play in Thursday's game against the Hornets, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.

Impact Wood is still in recovery mode following offseason surgery on his left knee, and it remains unclear how far along he is in his rehab at this point. The veteran big man can be tentatively deemed doubtful for game action until the Lakers provide another update on Wood's health, so he would appear unlikely to return for Saturday's tilt with the Spurs. Jaxson Hayes remains Los Angeles' top backup at center behind Anthony Davis going forward.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Cam Reddish - Questionable for Thursday Reddish (back) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Hornets, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.

Impact Reddish is at risk of missing his second straight contest Thursday due to lower back soreness. If the veteran forward cannot play though the issue against the Hornets, Max Christie should continue handling significant playing time from Los Angeles' first unit, while Dorian Finney-Smith would likely play a considerable role off the bench.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Jalen Hood-Schifino - Still sidelined Hood-Schifino (hamstring) won't play in Thursday's game against Charlotte, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.

Impact Hood-Schifino hasn't appeared in an NBA game since Dec. 1 due to strained left hamstring. Although he remains without a timetable for return, his next chance to play will come Saturday against San Antonio.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

LeBron James - Probable for Thursday James (foot) has been listed as probable for Thursday's game against the Hornets, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact James has been cleared to play against the Hornets on Thursday in Los Angeles. The superstar forward has recorded double-doubles in two consecutive games. However, both games were losses on the road, losing to the Rockets and Mavericks.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Anthony Davis - Lands another probable tag Davis is probable for Thursday's game against Charlotte due to left plantar fasciitis, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.

Impact Davis has been an injury report regular for Los Angeles this season due to plantar fasciitis. Still, he's expected to play Thursday against the Hornets. Davis is averaging 23.0 points, 14.7 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 3.3 blocks across his last three outings.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Warriors must finally trade for LeBron James amid dreadful season, Lakers struggles | Sporting News The Golden State Warriors should pull the trigger on a deal for one of the game's greatest players from the Los Angeles Lakers.

JANUARY 9 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

NBA 'to closely monitor' wildfires ahead of Hornets matchup vs. Los Angeles Lakers Over the last 24 hours or so, areas in greater Los Angeles have been engulfed in flames, with wildfires spreading causing complete damage to...

JANUARY 9 • SI.COM