Lakers vs Hawks Injury Report: Key Players Out in Tonight’s Game
Hot Lakers vs Injured Hawks
The Lakers are off to a hot start, winning five straight and sitting at 7–2, good for second in the Western Conference. They’ll try to keep the streak alive tonight in Atlanta against the injury-riddled Hawks. Both teams are banged up, so the game may come down to which supporting cast delivers.
Lakers Injury Report
LeBron James – Out (Back):
James is still sidelined with a back injury but has been cleared for contact drills. His return could come soon.
BREAKING: LeBron has been cleared for basketball activities and will be re-evaluated in 1-2 weeks, via @ShamsCharania.
The King is on the way back 👀 pic.twitter.com/Ft8qZ89L9K
— Lakers All Day Everyday (@LADEig) November 6, 2025
Austin Reaves – Out (Groin):
Reaves will miss his third straight game with a groin issue.
Gabe Vincent – Out (Ankle):
Vincent is expected to miss another 2–4 weeks with a left ankle sprain.
Adou Thiero – Out (Knee):
Thiero is back with the team after a stint in South Bay but remains out as he rehabs his knee.
Maxi Kleber – Available (Oblique):
Kleber will officially make his season debut tonight after missing time with an oblique strain.
Hawks Injury Report
Trae Young – Out (Knee):
Young will miss at least a month after spraining his MCL.
Kristaps Porziņģis – Out (Illness):
Porziņģis is sidelined with an illness.
Luke Kennard – Out (Illness):
Kennard is also out sick for tonight’s game.
Nickeil Alexander-Walker — Questionable (Back)
Jalen Johnson — Questionable (Quad)
With both teams missing stars, depth and energy will decide this one. The Lakers look to make it six straight wins, while the Hawks fight to defend home court.
