Injury Report: Lakers at Celtics

The Lakers travel to the Garden tonight to take on the Celtics in one of the season’s most anticipated games.

Both teams currently occupy the number two seeds in their conferences. We may be seeing a future Finals matchup in the making. Boston is dealing with a few key injuries, while LA has added a late addition to their injury report.

JJ Redick: “I don’t think it’s anything serious.” He said that the Lakers have been monitoring swelling in Hayes’ knee but hopes the center will be back soon. Redick did not name the starter in Hayes’ place. https://t.co/l370bJdamh

— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) March 9, 2025

Lakers Injury Report

Luka Doncic (Available) (knee)

Doncic will play through a knee contusion in this marquee matchup.

Lebron James (Available) (foot)

James is still dealing with ongoing foot soreness but will play tonight.

Jaxson Hayes (Doubtful) (knee)

Hayes is our late addition, as he’s been downgraded from questionable to out today. Trey Jemison will likely get more minutes, while Alex Len may also contribute some minutes.

Rui Hacimura (Out) (knee)

Hacimura will miss the matchup as he continues to nurse a knee injury.

Maxi Kleber (Out) (recovery)

Kleber will be reevaluated for his injury as he recovers from surgery in the coming weeks.

Bronny James (Out) (G League)

James is currently on assignment with the South Bay Lakers.

Celtics Injury Report 

Kristaps Porzingis (Out) (illness)

Boston’s starting big is out tonight with an unknown illness.

Jrue Holiday (Available) (hand)

Jrue Holiday will make his return from his finger injury.

Sam Hauser (Available) (ankle)

Boston’s sharpshooter Sam Hauser is available despite an ankle injury.

Boston also has three players on G league assignments.