The Los Angeles Lakers could be without Marcus Smart during Friday's NBA Cup clash against the Dallas Mavericks.

Tomorrow, the Los Angeles Lakers will face a critical NBA Cup matchup, and one question has dominated the conversation: Will Deandre Ayton play? The LA big man has already missed time, missing the team’s last game against the LA Clippers,

During the pre-game media session before the Lakers’ 25 November clash with the Los Angeles Clippers, head coach JJ Redick offered encouraging news about Ayton’s condition: “He got hit on his knee, the MRI was clean other than just swelling, a little bit of a bruise ," he said.

“Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton left Sunday night's 108-106 win against the Utah Jazz midway through the second quarter with a right knee contusion. “The injury occurred when Utah rookie Ace Bailey collided with Ayton's knee in the first quarter,” he wrote.

The Lakers are reportedly still interested in an intriguing veteran two-way wing who could make them legitimate championship contenders.

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Adou Thiero was recently cleared for live on-court contact work as he continues his rehab from the knee injury, and he was assigned to the Lakers’ G League affiliate in South Bay, as per Brad Turner of the LA Times. The next step for Thiero in being able ...

An independent law firm hired by the NBA has requested documents and records from several franchises, including the Los Angeles Lakers, regarding Damon Jones.

Anthony Davis of the Mavericks will return after missing the last 14 games with a calf strain. For the Lakers, center Deandre Ayton was listed as probable after missing the second half of Sunday's game and all of Tuesday's contest with a knee contusion. He has been upgraded to available.

Fortunately for the Lakers, the issue appears to be minor and is not expected to continue hindering his availability. Head coach JJ Redick spoke to reporters after practice on Monday and confirmed that Hachimura would be available for Tuesday’s game against the Utah Jazz.