MARCH 20, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
LOS ANGELES LAKERS 10-4 · 3RD IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
10-4 · 3RD IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
Next Game vs Magic · Fri 3:30AM
LAL -4.5 TOTAL 217
LeBron James Shouts Out Austin Reaves After He Carries Lakers To Must-Win Victory The second-year shooting guard had a career high last night.
Austin Reaves rising to challenges in Lakers' playoff push
Undrafted Austin Reaves has suddenly become a vital piece of a Lakers team scratching to make the playoffs.MARCH 20, 2023
Wenyen Gabriel - Grabs eight rebounds in bench role Gabriel compiled six points (2-3 FG, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and one block in 20 minutes in Sunday's 111-105 win over the Magic.
Impact Gabriel has fallen back below 30 minutes over the past two games with Anthony Davis making his return from a one-game respite for his lingering right foot injury, but the former has played well enough to maintain a role as the Lakers' top reserve in the frontcourt ahead of Rui Hachimura. Though he may continue to have some usefulness as a streamer for rebounds and defensive stats if he's able to maintain a 20-plus-minute role moving forward, Gabriel's contributions in other areas aren't strong enough to make him a roster-worthy player in 12-team category leagues.
MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Troy Brown Jr. - Scores 12 points in win Brown finished with 12 points (4-8 FG, 4-8 3Pt), five rebounds and two assists across 29 minutes in Sunday's 111-105 win over the Magic.
Impact Brown hit double figures in scoring for the first time since March 7, but he barely met that threshold and did so while offering little else across the stat sheet. The Lakers seem to value him on the starting unit for his defense and spot-up shooting, but he'll likely struggle to crack 15 percent usage in most games while sharing the floor with the likes of Anthony Davis and D'Angelo Russell.
MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Lakers Set To Work Out 2 Champion Big Men, Including Former LeBron James Teammate LA is on the hunt for a Mo Bamba replacement.
MARCH 20, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Austin Reaves rising to challenges in Lakers' playoff push
Austin Reaves has become something more than another interesting find by the Los Angeles Lakers’ scouting departmentMARCH 20, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lakers News: Expert Attacks LA Brass For Sitting Anthony Davis In Back-To-Back Games This insider couldn’t believe LA sat AD out for part of a crucial back-to-back set of games.
MARCH 20, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Lakers expect LeBron back 'at some point' this season Mar 15, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) shoots baskets before the game against the Houston Rockets at...
MARCH 20, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Cassy Athena's rise in photography: Her Nick Young meme, LeBron James and more Cassy Athena is a trailblazer in sports photography, particularly for women who, she believes, are still underrepresented in the space.
MARCH 20, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Best Waiver Wire Pickups for the Fantasy Basketball Championships: Top sleepers, streamers for the home stretch of the NBA season & final round of fantasy playoffs Check out our favorite fantasy basketball waiver wire pickups, sleepers, and streamers for the home stretch of the NBA season and the fantas...
MARCH 20, 2023 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Lakers Notes: LeBron Ditches Boot, JR Smith Documentary, Malik Beasley's LA Future The newest news and notes out of Los Angeles.
MARCH 20, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
'He got whatever he wanted': Austin Reaves carries Lakers' offense, showcasing his value The second-year guard scored a career-high 35 points, including 13 in the fourth quarter, to help buoy the Lakers in the Play-In race.
MARCH 20, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Jarred Vanderbilt - Grabs 10 boards in win Vanderbilt produced two points (1-1 FG), 10 rebounds, two assists and one block across 23 minutes during Sunday's 111-105 victory over Orlando.
Impact Vanderbilt did very little offensively but was his usual self on defense in the win. The acquisition of Vanderbilt is a huge defensive upgrade for the Lakers, who have gone 9-5 with the Kentucky product in the starting lineup. After stints with the Jazz, Timberwolves and Nuggets, it appears that Vanderbilt has landed in an ideal spot, where his skills can be used to full effect.
MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Anthony Davis - Double-doubles amid shooting woes Davis amassed 15 points (6-15 FG, 3-6 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist, four blocks and two steals across 34 minutes during Sunday's 111-105 victory over the Magic.
Impact Although Davis provided considerable defensive mettle in the win with 11 rebounds and four blocked shots, he had difficulty finding the bottom of the basket. While he has logged a double-double in five of his last eight games, he's suffered through a few rocky shooting performances over that span. His enormous shot volume usually makes up for a cold streak, but Davis' 15 points marked his fifth-worst scoring total of the season.
MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Austin Reaves - Posts career-high 35 points in win Reaves registered 35 points (9-14 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 16-18 FT), six rebounds and six assists across 30 minutes during Sunday's 111-105 victory over the Magic.
Impact Reaves was brilliant off the bench, scoring 13 points in the fourth quarter while piling up trips to the foul line. He broke his career record with 18 free-throw attempts, converting those opportunities at a healthy clip. The second-year pro has carved a significant role this season, although his minutes appeared to be at risk with the arrivals of D'Angelo Russell and Malik Beasley at the trade deadline. While Russell has been installed as the team's starting point guard, Reaves has consistently outplayed Beasley since his arrival, though head coach Darvin Ham seems satisfied with Reaves' current sixth-man role. Even if Reaves keeps coming off the bench, he could continue to see ample playing time due to his ability to draw fouls and convert at a respectable rate from downtown.
MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Austin Reaves' big night sends Lakers past Magic Austin Reaves set a career high with 35 points and D’Angelo Russell added 18 as the Los Angeles Lakers ended a two-game losing streak and he...
MARCH 20, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
Best Of #NBAHooperVision Magic vs Lakers With Derek Fisher, Metta World Peace & Pau Gasol!
MARCH 20, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Austin Reaves Scores CAREER-HIGH 35 Points In Lakers W! | March 19, 2023
MARCH 20, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Reaves gets career-high 35, pushes Lakers past Magic 111-105
Austin Reaves scored a career-high 35 points, D’Angelo Russell added 18 points and the Los Angeles Lakers hung on for a 111-105 victory over the Orlando MagicMARCH 20, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lakers Coach Darvin Ham Provides Hopeful Update on LeBron James's Injury He will miss his 11th consecutive game on Sunday night.
MARCH 20, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Lakers Coach Darvin Ham Provides Hopeful Update on LeBron James's Injury He will miss his 11th consecutive game on Sunday night.
MARCH 20, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Anthony Davis - Available Sunday Davis (foot) is available Sunday against Orlando, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.
Impact Davis was probable for Sunday's matchup, so his status isn't particularly surprising. He's posted double-doubles in four of his last five appearances and has averaged 23.2 points and 14.8 rebounds in 35.2 minutes per game during that time.
MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Report: LeBron James Injury Update Revealed LeBron James could be available vs the LA Clippers on April 5
MARCH 20, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
