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Kennard scores 27, LeBron leads Lakers to surprising 107-98 win over Rockets in playoff opener

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2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Kevin Durant misses playoff opener with knee injury, and the Rockets can't make up for his absence

Kevin Durant was ruled out of Houston’s playoff opener against the Los Angeles Lakers with a bruised right knee about 90 minutes before tipoff

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

The Lakers still have hope for the playoffs, even without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves for now

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4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

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6 DAYS AGO • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves still out indefinitely with injuries as Lakers prepare for playoffs

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APRIL 14 • Associated Press

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APRIL 13 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Back in starting lineup Smart will start Sunday's game against the Jazz, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.

Impact Smart returned from a nine-game absence Friday, posting six points, five rebounds, seven assists, two steals and a block in 18 minutes off the bench during a 101-73 win over Phoenix. Sunday will be his first start since March 21, but he's been a regular in the first five, averaging 9.5 points, 3.0 assists, 2.9 rebounds and 1.5 steals in 29.6 minutes across 53 starts this season.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Solid output in limited minutes Smart (ankle) registered six points (2-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven assists, five rebounds, two steals and one block across 18 minutes Friday in the Lakers' 101-73 win over the Su...

Impact Smart was able to return to action for the Lakers' penultimate game of the regular season after he had missed the team's prior nine games due to a right ankle contusion. Though Smart had been a regular starter prior to getting hurt, the Lakers deployed him off the bench Friday, likely in an effort to manage his minutes. The Lakers could keep Smart's workload in check once again in Sunday's contest versus the Jazz, but the veteran guard could move back into a 30-plus-minute starting role once the postseason gets underway and while Los Angeles remains without Luka Doncic (hamstring) and Austin Reaves (oblique).

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

LeBron James scores 28, leads Lakers past Suns 101-73 to clinch home-court advantage in 1st round

LeBron James had 28 points, 12 assists and six rebounds, and the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers clinched home-court advantage in the first round of the playoffs with their 101-73...

APRIL 11 • Associated Press

Not starting in return Smart (ankle) isn't in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Suns, Ryan Ward of SI.com reports.

Impact Smart missed the last nine games because of an ankle injury. While it's unknown how long Smart will come off the bench, Rui Hachimura will remain in the starting lineup against the Suns.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Lakers Get Major Injury Update on Luke Kennard, Marcus Smart Ahead of Suns Game The Los Angeles Lakers have two games left in their regular season, with both crucial to their seeding in the Western Conference standings a...

APRIL 10 • SI.COM

Cleared from injury report Smart (ankle) is available for Friday's game against the Suns.

Impact The veteran guard is set to end an eight-game absence with a bruised right ankle Friday, and he figures to supplant Rui Hachimura from the starting lineup. That said, both players should see meaningful playing time for a Lakers team that is missing both Austin Reaves (oblique) and Luka Doncic (hamstring).

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Gillespie and the Suns visit conference foe Los Angeles

Los Angeles takes on Phoenix in a matchup of Western Conference teams

APRIL 10 • Associated Press

Lakers nearing first major break from brutal injury nightmare Marcus Smart should be available soon.

APRIL 9 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Won't play Thursday Smart is out for Thursday's game against the Warriors due to a right ankle contusion, per Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com.

Impact The veteran guard is sidelined for an eighth consecutive contest Thursday, and he has a short turnaround looming Friday versus the Suns. Luke Kennard and Jake LaRavia are both worthy of streaming consideration in all fantasy leagues in Smart's absence.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to play Thursday Smart (ankle) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Warriors.

Impact Smart has missed the Lakers' last seven games due to a right ankle contusion. He has progressed enough in his recovery to be given the questionable tag for Thursday's contest, so it wouldn't be surprising to see him play in one game of the Lakers' upcoming back-to-back set and sit out of the other contest. Smart's return would provide a significant boost to a Lakers team that is without Luka Doncic (hamstring) and Austin Reaves (oblique).

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Lakers coach JJ Redick claims his vocal argument with Jarred Vanderbilt was nothing unusual

Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick downplayed his mid-game shouting match with Jarred Vanderbilt during their loss to Oklahoma City

APRIL 8 • Associated Press

Ayton, Lakers square off against the Warriors

Golden State hosts Los Angeles in a matchup of Western Conference teams

APRIL 8 • Associated Press

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads Thunder to easy 123-87 win over injury-depleted Lakers

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 25 points and eight assists, and Isaiah Joe hit six 3-pointers in the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 123-87 victory over the injury-depleted Los Angeles Lakers

APRIL 8 • Associated Press

Hopeful to return within next 3 gms Head coach JJ Redick said that Smart had a "great day on the court" Tuesday and that he's "trending" towards being able to return within the next three games, Daniel Starkand of La...

Impact Smart will miss his eighth straight game Tuesday, but it sounds like he's hopeful to get back to the floor before the regular season ends Sunday. Thursday's game against the Warriors will be the first of a back-to-back set, so that one seems unlikely, but perhaps he'll be able to get back out there for Friday's match with the Suns.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

LeBron James sits out with left foot injury for Lakers, who are already without Doncic and Reaves

LeBron James is sitting out the Los Angeles Lakers’ game against Oklahoma City to rest his injured left foot

APRIL 7 • Associated Press

Ruled out for Tuesday Smart (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Thunder.

Impact Smart will miss an eighth consecutive contest due to a right ankle contusion. The veteran guard was recently cleared to participate in on-court work, and his next opportunity to return to game action will come Thursday against Golden State.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Los Angeles faces Oklahoma City, looks for 11th straight home win

Los Angeles enters a matchup against Oklahoma City as winners of 10 games in a row at home

APRIL 6 • Associated Press

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Kennard scores 27, LeBron leads Lakers to surprising 107-98 win over Rockets in playoff opener

Kevin Durant misses playoff opener with knee injury, and the Rockets can't make up for his absence

The Lakers still have hope for the playoffs, even without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves for now

Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves still out indefinitely with injuries as Lakers prepare for playoffs

LeBron James scores 28, leads Lakers past Suns 101-73 to clinch home-court advantage in 1st round

Gillespie and the Suns visit conference foe Los Angeles

Lakers coach JJ Redick claims his vocal argument with Jarred Vanderbilt was nothing unusual

Ayton, Lakers square off against the Warriors

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads Thunder to easy 123-87 win over injury-depleted Lakers

LeBron James sits out with left foot injury for Lakers, who are already without Doncic and Reaves

Los Angeles faces Oklahoma City, looks for 11th straight home win