Injury Report: Magic at Lakers

The Lakers will look for their 7th straight victory as they take on the Orlando Magic at home. Ahead of the game, let’s dive into the injury report for both teams.

Rui Hachimura (ankle) will be out tonight for a fourth straight game.

Dalton Knecht, coming off his 37-point explosion, will start in Hachimura’s place once again.

— Mike Trudell (@LakersReporter) November 22, 2024

Lakers Injury Report

Rui Hachimura (Out – Left Ankle Sprain)

Hachimura remains out with an ankle injury. Dalton Knecht will start in his place, but JJ Redick said Hachimura will start when he returns.

Bronny James (Out – Left Heel Soreness)

Bronny will miss a second straight game as he deals with left heel soreness. He is not in the rotation, and his absence shouldn’t affect LA.

Jalen Hood-Schifino (Out – Left Hamstring Strain)

Hood-Schifino remains out with a left hamstring strain. The second-year guard is not a part of the rotation as he’s splitting time between the NBA and G-League.

Jaxson Hayes (Out – Right Ankle Sprain)

Hayes remains out with an ankle sprain. With Hayes out, Christian Koloko will continue operating as the backup center behind Anthony Davis.

Jarred Vanderbilt (Out – Foot)

Vanderbilt is still recovering from surgery this offseason but has not faced any setbacks. The recovery is taking longer than expected, but he is making progress.

Christian Wood (Out – Knee)

Wood remains out after undergoing knee surgery in the offseason. He suffered a setback in his rehab process and will be out for at least three more weeks.

Magic Injury Report

Paolo Banchero (Out – Right Oblique)

Magic star Paolo Banchero remains out with a torn right oblique. Banchero’s absence remains difficult for Orlando, as he’s their best player.

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (Out – Personal Reasons)

Former Laker Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is out on Thursday for personal reasons. Gary Harris will start in his place.

Wendell Carter Jr. (Out – Left Foot Plantar Fasciitis)

Wendell Carter Jr. will miss Thursday’s contest. Goga Bitadze will start in his place.