Los Angeles Lakers

Cam Reddish

LAL

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Makes first cameo since Jan. 28

With eight players being held out Friday due to injury or illness, the Lakers dusted Reddish off for the first time since Jan. 28. Reddish played one ineffective shift in the second quarter before remaining on the bench for the rest of the game, illustrating just how far he's fallen in the pecking order after he had been a rotation player throughout November and December. Reddish had initially been traded to Charlotte ahead of the Feb. 6 deadline, but he ultimately stayed put in Los Angeles after the Lakers nixed the deal due to concerns about the physical of Hornets center Mark Williams.

Mar 15, 13:20

Shake Milton

LAL

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Logs 16 points from bench

Milton has filled in aptly amid the Lakers' myriad of absences. The seventh-year pro Jumped up the depth chart due to Gabe Vincent's (knee) absence, and he has the potential to stay where he is in the rotation due to Vincent's recent struggles. Milton will show some flashes while the team is depleted, but he'll face an uphill battle for minutes once Luka Doncic (calf) and Vincent return.

Mar 15, 07:55

Dalton Knecht

LAL

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Steps up with 32 points

Knecht showed up with the first unit and posted his second-highest scoring total of the season. With the Lakers depleted by injuries, the rookie will prove to be a valuable asset over the next week, but his fantasy viability is capped due to his limited playing time in normal circumstances. He may end up playing 30-plus minutes in the short term, but the Tennessee product will settle back into the 20-minute range once the team is healthy.

Mar 15, 07:46

Austin Reaves

LAL

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Logs massive double-double in loss

Reaves was brilliant despite the end result, and he helped keep the Lakers competitive amid absences from Luka Doncic (calf, LeBron James (groin) and Rui Hachimura (knee). The Nuggets have been hemlock for Los Angeles in the playoffs for two consecutive years, but the Lakers' ability to keep up without their marquee players is an encouraging sign. Reaves will be a top-three scoring option for LA down the stretch and will likely enjoy another big night against the Suns on Sunday.

Mar 15, 07:40

Jordan Goodwin

LAL

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Starting vs. Denver

Goodwin is one of several non-regular starters who will be part of the first unit in this contest, as the Lakers will be very shorthanded due to rest and injuries. Goodwin will be making his first start of the season, though he's coming off a solid 17-point showing versus Brooklyn earlier this week on Monday, March 10.

Mar 14, 21:16