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: 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: 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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Lakers' Jake LaRavia: Joining Lakers on two-year deal
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LaRavia (thumb) agreed to a two-year, $12 million contract with the Lakers on Monday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
LaRavia has made only six starts in his three-year career in The Association, but he can be a solid contributor off the bench for the right team. He averaged 6.9 points, 3.9 rebounds, 2.4 assists and a combined 1.2 steals-plus-blocks across 66 regular-season appearances in 2024-25 while playing for the Grizzlies and Kings. LaRavia missed the final 10 games of the 2024-25 regular season due to a thumb fracture, though there's no timeline regarding whether he'll be ready for training camp in the fall.
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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.
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Kings' Jake LaRavia: Iffy for Thursday
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LaRavia (thumb) has been listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Trail Blazers, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports.
After an 11-point performance in Tuesday's loss to the Thunder, LaRavia could miss Thursday's matchup against Portland. The 22-year-old forward is averaging 6.9 points, 3.9 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game while shooting a career-high 47.5 percent from the floor and 42.3 percent from beyond the arc.
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Kings' Jake LaRavia: Productive from bench in loss
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LaRavia had 10 points (3-3 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 3-3 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and one block across 22 minutes during Thursday's 128-116 loss to the Bulls.
LaRavia offered a spark from the second unit after missing Wednesday's win over the Cavaliers due to an illness. The 23-year-old forward has been efficient over his last five outings, during which he has recorded 61.5/50.0/85.7 shooting splits. LaRavia scored double-digit points in three of those five appearances, and in that five-game span, he has averaged 9.0 points, 2.8 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.2 steals across 22.6 minutes per contest.
