Lakers' Jake LaRavia: Nabs three steals from second unit
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LaRavia produced 13 points (5-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-3 FT) while adding five rebounds, three steals and two assists in 23 minutes off the bench during Friday's 117-112 win over Memphis.
After starting the previous two games, the fourth-year forward got bumped back to the second unit as Luka Doncic returned to action, but LaRavia still delivered a season high in steals while scoring in double digits for the third time in the last four contests. His minutes could shrink further once LeBron James (back) is cleared to return, but LaRavia should still play an important role off the Lakers' bench in the short term.
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Lakers' Jake LaRavia: Headed to bench
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LaRavia will come off the bench for Friday's game in Memphis, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.
LaRavia started the past two games with the Lakers banged up, but Marcus Smart (quad) and Luka Doncic (finger) are back for Friday's game, so LaRavia will return to a reserve role. Through three games as a reserve this season, LaRavia owns averages of 7.3 points, 3.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 25.4 minutes a night.
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Lakers' Jake LaRavia: Puts up 27 points in narrow win
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LaRavia logged 27 points (10-11 FG, 5-6 3Pt, 2-5 FT), eight rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 37 minutes during Wednesday's 116-115 win over the Timberwolves.
Although the Lakers were a shell of themselves with several players out with injury, LaRavia took advantage of the start Wednesday and shot a near-perfect game alongside Austin Reaves, who hit the game-winning shot at the buzzer. LaRavia's performance could shake things up in a rotation that previously featured Marcus Smart (quad) and Gabe Vincent (ankle) in the first unit.
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Lakers' Jake LaRavia: Earns starting nod
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LaRavia is in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Trail Blazers, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
LaRavia will make his first start of the season -- and first as a Laker -- with Luka Doncic (finger), Gabe Vincent (ankle) and Marcus Smart (quadriceps) all sidelined. Through three games this season, he's averaging 7.3 points, 3.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 25.7 minutes per contest.
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Lakers' Jake LaRavia: Steps up Sunday
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LaRavia racked up 11 points (3-10 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), six rebounds, five assists and one steal over 33 minutes off the bench during Sunday's 127-120 victory over the Kings.
It was the best game of the young season for LaRavia, who saw increased minutes after Gabe Vincent (ankle) got injured in the third quarter and didn't return. With Luka Doncic (finger) already missing from the Lakers' rotation, pushing Austin Reaves into the backcourt, LaRavia could move into the starting five for Monday's tilt against the Trail Blazers. Through three games, the 23-year-old is averaging 7.3 points, 3.0 boards, 2.0 assists, 1.3 threes and 0.7 steals in 25.3 minutes.
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Lakers' Jake LaRavia: Sees 16 minutes in loss
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LaRavia had five points (2-4 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 0-2 FT) and three rebounds over 16 minutes during Tuesday's 119-109 loss to Golden State.
LaRavia saw a minor workload off the bench in Tuesday's loss. It's clear that he's ahead of Dalton Knecht, however, with the second-year wing failing to log a single minute. Even in the absence of LeBron James (sciatica), LaRavia's fantasy appeal will likely be limited to deeper formats.
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Lakers' Jake LaRavia: Set to play in preseason finale
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LaRavia (rest) is set to play in Friday's preseason finale against the Kings, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.
While he didn't play in Wednesday's preseason game against the Mavericks, LaRavia is primed for action Friday. The forward is looking to make one final case for a significant rotation spot come Opening Night, especially with LeBron James (back) sidelined.
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Lakers' Jake LaRavia: Resting Wednesday
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LaRavia (rest) won't play in Wednesday's preseason game against the Mavericks, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.
LaRavia started Tuesday's game and logged 34 minutes, contributing eight points (2-7 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and one block before getting the night off for the second leg of the back-to-back Wednesday. He'll have one final chance to appear in preseason action Friday against the Kings.
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Lakers' Jake LaRavia: Will start Tuesday
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LaRavia will be in the starting lineup in Tuesday's preseason game against the Suns, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.
LaRavia gets the nod for the first five. He joins Marcus Smart (Achilles), Deandre Ayton, Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic.
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Lakers' Jake LaRavia: Tallies four steals in win
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LaRavia closed with 11 points (4-13 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five assists, four steals and three rebounds in 27 minutes during Sunday's preseason win over the Warriors.
It was an impressive outing for LaRavia, delivering meaningful contributions on both ends of the floor. With LeBron James set to miss time with a nerve injury, it could very well be LaRavia who benefits. While he will still likely come off the bench, there will be minutes available, especially given the fact that certain members of the starting five are average, at best, when it comes to defensive contributions.
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Lakers' Jake LaRavia: Retreats to bench
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LaRavia will come off the bench during Sunday's preseason game against the Warriors, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports.
LaRavia started the team's previous two preseason games but will shift to the bench with Dalton Knecht entering the starting five. LaRavia has averaged 8.5 points, 2.5 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 19.0 minutes per contest in the preseason.
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Lakers' Jake LaRavia: Will start preseason opener
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LaRavia will be in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Suns, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
LaRavia will get the nod in the first five to make his preseason debut with his new squad. The Lakers newcomer is filling in for LeBron James (glute), who won't play Friday and might not play much, if at all, during the preseason.
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Lakers' Jake LaRavia: Scrimmaging with starters
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LaRavia has been playing alongside the team's projected starters during training camp, NBA reporter Jovan Buha reports.
With LeBron James (glute) on the mend, LaRavia has seemingly taken his place, playing with the starters during scrimmages in practice. This could indicate he'll be a starter to get the preseason underway on Friday against the Suns. Unless James' injury lingers into the regular season, LaRavia will likely come off the bench to start the 2025-26 campaign.
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