Vincent isn't part of the starting lineup for Sunday's preseason game against Golden State, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports.
Vincent started the Lakers' previous exhibition contest, but with Austin Reaves back in action, Vincent will return to the second unit. Reaves, Dalton Knecht, Rui Hachimura, Jarred Vanderbilt and Deandre Ayton make up the starting five Sunday.
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Lakers' Gabe Vincent: Drops team-high 16 points
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Vincent scored 16 points (4-9 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 5-5 FT), adding five assists in 19 minutes during Sunday's 111-103 preseason loss to the Warriors.
Vincent made his preseason debut after missing the opening game against the Suns, moving into the starting lineup alongside Jake LaRavia. With both LeBron James (pinched nerve) and Luka Doncic (rest) still sidelined, Los Angeles has been able to mix up its rotation, getting a good look at some projected role players such as Vincent. While this was an encouraging performance, Vincent has more competition for minutes this season. He will likely battle for minutes against the likes of LaRavia, Marcus Smart and Nick Smith.
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Lakers' Gabe Vincent: Available, starting Sunday
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Vincent (knee) will start Sunday's preseason game against the Warriors, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.
Vincent did not play in Friday's game due to a knee injury. However, the veteran is slated to draw the start Sunday due to Austin Reaves (undisclosed) being unavailable.
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Lakers' Gabe Vincent: Not playing Friday
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Vincent (knee) won't play in Friday's game against the Suns, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.
Vincent was a late scratch for Friday's game, as he is presumably still dealing with a knee issue. He missed practice Tuesday due to the injury. The next chance for him to return to the floor during the preseason will be Sunday against the Warriors.
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Lakers' Gabe Vincent: Returns for full practice Wednesday
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Vincent (knee) was a full participant in practice Wednesday, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports.
Vincent missed practice Tuesday because of a knee injury, but he appears to have swiftly moved past the issue. The veteran guard should be ready for the start of the preseason Friday against the Warriors. With Marcus Smart (Achilles) limited at training camp, Vincent should operate as the top backup point guard in the interim.
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Lakers' Gabe Vincent: Misses practice Tuesday
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Vincent (knee) didn't practice Tuesday, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
Vincent is dealing with a knee injury, and he can be labeled day-to-day until more is known about the ailment. With his status now cloudy for the start of the preseason, the Lakers could turn to Dalton Knecht to handle an expanded role in the backcourt.
Vincent ended Wednesday's 103-96 loss to the Timberwolves in Game 5 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs with zero points (0-2 FG, 0-2 3Pt), three rebounds and two assists in 26 minutes.
Vincent provided a limited impact in Wednesday's loss, going scoreless for a second consecutive contest. The 28-year-old struggled throughout the club's 4-1 first-round series loss to Minnesota, averaging 2.8 points, 1.0 rebounds and 1.0 assists while shooting just 35.7 percent from the field across 19.8 minutes per game. Vincent is entering the final season of his three-year, $33 million contract during. He finished the 2024-25 campaign with averages of 6.4 points, 1.5 three-pointers, 1.4 assists and 1.3 rebounds across 21.2 minutes per game in 72 regular-season outings (11 starts).
Vincent chipped in six points (2-4 FG, 2-4 3Pt), one assist and one block over 19 minutes during Tuesday's 94-85 victory over Minnesota in Game 2 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
Vincent hasn't made the same impact in the playoffs as during the regular season, totaling nine points and two assists through two games. However, he's the clear top guard off the bench for coach JJ Redick, totaling 44 minutes compared to Jordan Goodwin's 13.
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Lakers' Gabe Vincent: Suiting up Sunday
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Vincent (knee) is available for Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
Vincent has been upgraded from questionable to available and will play in the regular-season finale. He may even start, as the Lakers will be without Austin Reaves (ankle), Luka Doncic (quadriceps), LeBron James (groin) and others.
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Lakers' Gabe Vincent: Uncertain to play Sunday
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Vincent is questionable for Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers due to a left knee effusion, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
Vincent is dealing with a left knee injury, but the questionable tag suggests a decision on his status will be made closer to the 3:30 p.m. ET tipoff. Vincent is likely to operate as one of the team's primary playmakers if upgraded to available since the likes of Luka Doncic (quadriceps), LeBron James (groin) and Austin Reaves (ankle) have been ruled out.
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Lakers' Gabe Vincent: Good to go Tuesday
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Vincent (knee) is available for Tuesday's game against Oklahoma City, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.
Vincent was initially listed as questionable due to a left knee effusion, though he was later upgraded to probable before being cleared to suit up. The 28-year-old combo guard has averaged 11.0 points, 2.4 rebounds and 1.2 assists across 21.6 minutes per game in his last five appearances.
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Lakers' Gabe Vincent: Likely to play Tuesday
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Vincent (knee) has been listed as probable for Tuesday's game against the Thunder, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.
Vincent has been upgraded to probable for Tuesday's game in Oklahoma City despite dealing with a knee issue. The veteran guard has played well as of late, scoring in double digits in three of the last five games for the Lakers.
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