Goodwin (hamstring) didn't play in Sunday's 118-114 preseason loss to the Suns.
Goodwin missed a second straight game to open the preseason as he continues to nurse a hamstring injury. A timetable for his return remains unclear, but his next opportunity to suit up is Thursday in Milwaukee.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Officially available Sunday
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James (rest) will play in Sunday's preseason game against the Suns, Mark Medina of NBA.com reports.
James will see his first preseason run Sunday after sitting out the opener Friday. James will likely see limited time during the exhibition slate as the team evaluates secondary players and potential rotations.
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Lakers' Cam Reddish: Available Sunday
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Reddish (undisclosed) will play in Sunday's preseason matchup against the Suns, Khobi Price of The Orange County Register reports.
Reddish has been dealing with lingering injuries of late, but he will officially be available for the team's second preseason game. Although he is available, head coach JJ Redick stated that Reddish will likely play in the second half, suggesting he is on a minutes restriction as he works back into form.
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Lakers' Anthony Davis: Suiting up Sunday
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Davis (rest) will play in Sunday's preseason game against the Suns, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports.
Davis will make his preseason debut Sunday after sitting out Friday's contest against Minnesota for rest purposes. Davis appears to be healthy heading into the 2024-25 campaign after making an impressive 76 regular-season appearances last year.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Plans to play Sunday
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James (rest) is expected to play Sunday against the Suns, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports.
This is probably a decision that will be made Sunday before the game, but all signs point to James being available for Sunday's contest against the Suns. That game in Palm Springs will be the Lakers' second preseason contest following Friday's loss to the Timberwolves. James is set to play in his 22nd season in the NBA.
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Lakers' Dalton Knecht: Shines in preseason debut
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Knecht scored 16 points (7-13 FG, 2-7 3Pt) while adding three rebounds, two assists, a steal and a block in 25 minutes off the bench during Friday's preseason loss to the Timberwolves.
The 17th overall pick in the 2024 Draft flashed the kind of offense he can provide from the second unit for the Lakers this season, tying Austin Reaves for the team scoring lead. Knecht doesn't have a clear path to consistent minutes in a Lakers wing rotation that includes LeBron James, Reaves, Cam Reddish and Max Christie, but if he shows he can fill up the basket against NBA-caliber defenders, the 23-year-old rookie should be able to carve out a role.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Big night at charity stripe
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Reaves scored 16 points (2-9 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 10-10 FT) while adding seven assists, five rebounds and three steals in 25 minutes during Friday's preseason loss to the Timberwolves.
While the fourth-year guard struggled to find his shot, Reaves still tied for the team lead in scoring on the night with rookie Dalton Knecht thanks to his success at the free-throw line. Reaves also led the Lakers in assists and steals, a good early sign that he figures to be a key figure for the team at both ends of the court this season. The 26-year-old posted career-best numbers in 2023-24 with 15.9 points, 5.5 assists, 1.9 threes and 0.8 steals over 82 regular-season games, but he may not have found his ceiling yet.
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Lakers' Jordan Goodwin: Doesn't feature Friday
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Goodwin (hamstring) didn't play in Friday's 124-107 preseason loss to the Timberwolves.
Goodwin has been dealing with a hamstring issue, so it wasn't surprising to see him being held out of the preseason opener. His next chance to play will come against the Suns on Sunday, but it wouldn't be shocking if he sits a few more games in preseason. Goodwin is on an Exhibit 10 deal with the Lakers and is competing for a regular-season roster spot.
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Lakers' Cam Reddish: Doesn't play in preseason opener
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Reddish (undisclosed) didn't play in Friday's 124-107 preseason loss to the Timberwolves.
Reddish has been dealing with soreness, and it seems the Lakers are being cautious with him, especially since a lingering ankle injury seems to be bothering him as well. Reddish's next chance to play will come in Sunday's preseason contest against the Suns.
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Lakers' Jaxson Hayes: Starting versus Timberwolves
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Hayes will start at center in the Lakers' preseason opening matchup against the Timberwolves, Khobi Price of The Orange County Register reports.
With LeBron James (rest) and Anthony Davis (rest) sidelined for the exhibition opener, Hayes will start alongside Rui Hachimura. The big man is looking to earn a role providing depth in Los Angeles' frontcourt this season.
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Lakers' Max Christie: Starts in preseason opener
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Christie is starting in Friday's preseason game against the Timberwolves, Khobi Price of The Orange County Register reports.
Christie will start in the preseason opener with LeBron James (rest) being held out. Christie will start alongside Jaxson Hayes, D'Angelo Russell, Rui Hachimura and Austin Reaves.
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Lakers' Anthony Davis: Out for preseason opener
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Davis (rest) will be held out of the Lakers' exhibition opener versus the Timberwolves on Friday, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.
The Lakers will also be without LeBron James (rest), as they will likely be cautious with both his and Davis' minutes during the preseason. In the latter's absence, Jarred Vanderbilt (foot) and Jaxson Hayes are candidates to see bigger roles in the frontcourt.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Won't play Friday
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James (rest) will be held out of Friday's preseason opener versus the Timberwolves, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
James will likely be under a minutes restriction throughout the preseason, giving coach JJ Redick a chance to further evaluate the second unit of Dalton Knecht, Jarred Vanderbilt and Cam Reddish (undisclosed/soreness). Redick said Thursday that both James and Anthony Davis would play at some point this weekend, likely leaving James to make his preseason debut Sunday against the Suns.
Goodwin didn't participate during Tuesday's practice due to a hamstring issue, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
Goodwin is on an Exhibit 10 deal, which allows him the opportunity to compete for a regular-season roster spot. However, the 25-year-old guard could miss significant time in training camp due to his hamstring issue.
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Lakers' Cam Reddish: Dealing with soreness
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Reddish was held out of 5-on-5 practice Tuesday due to soreness but was able to participate in other parts of the session, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
While Reddish said Monday that he is good to go for training camp, soreness and a potentially lingering ankle injury have kept him limited. His first chance to suit up in 2024-25 will be during Friday's preseason opener against Minnesota.
