Getty Lakers’ Marcus Smart during a game against the Phoenix Suns in February 2026
The Los Angeles Lakers have dealt with their share of injuries this season, leading to frequent changes in both the rotation and starting lineup.
Just as the team appeared to be returning to full health with Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Austin Reaves all available, another wave of injuries disrupted the roster.
James missed three consecutive games due to a hip contusion and left foot arthritis but returned in Thursday night’s victory over the Chicago Bulls.
However, key rotation players Marcus Smart and Jaxson Hayes,
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