LaRavia will come off the bench for Tuesday's game versus the Jazz, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.
LaRavia started Saturday's win over Milwaukee with a lot of the Lakers' forwards sidelined, but the team will have everyone available for Tuesday's game, which will likely result in fewer minutes for LaRavia. Through eight games as a reserve this season, LaRavia has posted averages of 9.6 points, 3.4 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.6 steals per contest.
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Lakers' Jake LaRavia: Reverting back to bench Monday
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LaRavia won't start in Monday's game against the Hornets, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.
With Austin Reaves (groin) returning from a three-game absence due to a groin injury, LaRavia will slide to the second unit. In five appearances off the bench this season, the 24-year-old forward has averaged 12.0 points, 4.4 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.8 steals across 27.0 minutes per contest.
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Lakers' Jake LaRavia: Stuffs stat sheet in loss
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LaRavia closed with 13 points (4-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 4-5 FT), five rebounds, two assists, one block and two steals across 23 minutes during Saturday's 122-102 loss to the Hawks.
LaRavia continues to find ways to produce on both ends of the court, and he seems to be gaining more and more chances of continuing to see regular minutes in a starting role -- at least until LeBron James (nerve) is ready to return. LaRavia has scored in double digits in all but one of his last six games and has proven to be a reliable all-around asset regardless of whether he starts or comes off the bench.
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Lakers' Jake LaRavia: All-around effort in win
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LaRavia closed with 11 points (5-10 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six assists, five rebounds and three steals across 36 minutes during Monday's 123-115 win over the Trail Blazers.
LaRavia made his third start of the season Monday with Luka Doncic (rest) and Austin Reaves (groin) sidelined and turned in a well-rounded performance. The wing has shown a strong defensive nose for the ball, recording at least three steals in each of his last three outings. Across his first eight games with the Lakers, LaRavia is averaging 12.6 points, 5.1 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.6 steals in 29.6 minutes per contest, carving out a meaningful role in the rotation early in the season.
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Lakers' Jake LaRavia: Running with starters
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LaRavia is starting Monday's game against the Trail Blazers, Harrison Faigen of SBNation.com reports.
LaRavia is fresh off an impressive 25-point showing Sunday against the Heat, and he'll draw his third start of the season Monday while the Lakers deal with several injuries in the backcourt. The 24-year-old has logged 30-plus minutes in two of his last three appearances, and he'll have a great chance to reach this threshold again in Portland.
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Lakers' Jake LaRavia: Pours in 25 from second unit
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LaRavia finished with 25 points (10-13 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and four steals in 35 minutes off the bench during Sunday's 130-120 victory over Miami.
The fourth-year forward has bounced between the starting five and the second unit this season as the Lakers find ways to cover for the absence of LeBron James (back), but LaRavia is proving to be an asset in either role. Over the last five games (two starts), he's averaging 15.8 points, 6.6 boards, 3.4 assists, 2.0 threes and 1.8 steals in 31.4 minutes while shooting a stunning 60.4 percent from the floor and 50.0 percent (10-for-20) from long distance. James is expected to make his season debut sometime in November, but LaRavia is establishing himself as a key member of the bench in the meantime.
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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: 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: 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: 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: 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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Kings' Jake LaRavia: Remains out against Dallas
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LaRavia (thumb) won't play in Wednesday's Play-In Game against the Mavericks.
LaRavia will miss his 11th straight contest Wednesday due to a left thumb fracture. The Kings will have to advance past the Mavericks in the Play-In Tournament in order for LaRavia to have another chance at suiting up this season.
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Kings' Jake LaRavia: Ruled out for Sunday
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LaRavia (thumb) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Suns.
LaRavia will end up missing the final 10 games of the regular season due to a left thumb fracture. It's unclear whether he has progressed enough in his recovery to be available for the Kings' Play-In Tournament game against the Mavericks on Wednesday.
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Kings' Jake LaRavia: Remaining out for Friday
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LaRavia (thumb) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Clippers.
LaRavia will miss his ninth straight outing due to an incomplete scaphoid fracture in his left thumb. The 23-year-old forward's last opportunity to feature during the regular season will come Sunday against the Suns.
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Kings' Jake LaRavia: Diagnosed with fractured thumb
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LaRavia is progressing through return-to-play protocol after being diagnosed with a fractured left thumb Monday, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.
LaRavia has not played since March 25 due to what was originally diagnosed as a left thumb contusion, but further tests have revealed that the 2022 first-round pick is working through an incomplete scaphoid fracture in that left thumb. LaRavia has already been ruled out for Monday's game against Detroit, and it's unclear whether he'll be able to return for the final games of the regular season or in the Play-In Tournament if the Kings qualify.
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Kings' Jake LaRavia: Out again Monday
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LaRavia (thumb) will not play Monday against the Pistons.
LaRavia will be sidelined for a sixth straight contest and remains without a timetable to return. His next chance to play comes Wednesday against Denver.
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Kings' Jake LaRavia: Won't play vs. Cleveland
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LaRavia (thumb) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cavaliers.
LaRavia will miss a sixth straight game for the Kings due to a bruised left thumb. The next chance for the 22-year-old forward to return to the floor for Sacramento will be Monday against the Pistons.
