{"id":264312,"date":"2026-04-12T18:41:14","date_gmt":"2026-04-12T18:41:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/264312\/"},"modified":"2026-04-12T18:41:14","modified_gmt":"2026-04-12T18:41:14","slug":"los-angeles-lakers-announce-injury-report-for-jazz-game","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/264312\/","title":{"rendered":"Los Angeles Lakers Announce Injury Report For Jazz Game"},"content":{"rendered":"

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SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 09: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after making a basket against the Golden State Warriors during the first half at Chase Center on April 09, 2026 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

On Sunday, the Los Angeles Lakers<\/a> will play their final game of the regular season when they host the Utah Jazz<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Lakers most recently beat the Phoenix Suns<\/a> (at home) by a score of 101-73.<\/p>\n

LeBron James<\/a> and Luke Kennard<\/a> combined for 48 points and 15 assists.<\/p>\n

Los Angeles Lakers Announce Injury Report\"\"\"\"<\/p>\n

LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers takes a warm up shot before their game against the Golden State Warriors<\/a> at Chase Center on April 09, 2026 in San Francisco, California.<\/p>\n

For Sunday\u2019s game, the Lakers have announced their injury report<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Luka Doncic<\/a> and Austin Reaves<\/a> have both been ruled out.<\/p>\n

LeBron James and Jaxson Hayes<\/a> are both listed as questionable.<\/p>\n

James This Season\"\"\"\"<\/p>\n

GettyLeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the first half of a game against the Phoenix Suns at Crypto.com Arena on April 10, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.<\/p>\n

James is still one of the best players in the NBA<\/a> at 41 (and in his 23rd season).<\/p>\n

He is averaging 21.0 points, 6.1 rebounds, 7.2 assists and 1.2 steals per contest while shooting 51.7% from the field and 32.1% from three-point range in 59 games.<\/p>\n

Hayes This Season\"\"\"\"<\/p>\n

GettyJaxson Hayes #11 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after a foul in the second half of play against the Washington Wizards<\/a> at Crypto.com Arena on March 30, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.<\/p>\n

Hayes is in the middle of his seventh NBA season (and third with the Lakers).<\/p>\n

He is averaging 7.5 points and 4.1 rebounds per contest while shooting 75.6% from the field in 66 games.<\/p>\n

Lakers Right Now\"\"\"\"<\/p>\n

GettyLeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers dunks the ball during the first quarter of the game against the Houston Rockets<\/a> at Toyota Center on March 18, 2026 in Houston, Texas.<\/p>\n

The Lakers come into the evening as the fourth seed in the Western Conference with a 52-29 record in 81 games.<\/p>\n

They are in the middle of a two-game winning streak (and have won six out of ten).<\/p>\n

At home, the Lakers have gone 27-13 in 40 games.<\/p>\n

Matt Guzman of San Antonio Spurs OnSI wrote:<\/a> \u201cTwo things to note: \u2013 The Lakers are currently sitting one game behind Denver at the No. 4 seed, but own the tiebreaker. Their final game of the regular season is at home against the Jazz. \u2013 Nikola Joki\u0107<\/a> needs to play 15 minutes to secure his own postseason award eligibility.\u201d<\/p>\n

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GettyLuka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers talks with head coach JJ Redick<\/a> during the first half of the NBA preseason game against the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center on October 14, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona.<\/p>\n

Jazz Ahead Of Lakers<\/p>\n

The Jazz will miss the postseason for the fourth straight year.<\/p>\n

They are the 15th seed in the Western Conference with a 22-59 record in 81 games.<\/p>\n

On the road, the Jazz have gone 8-32 in 40 games played outside of Salt Lake City.<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\tBen Stinar<\/a> Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.\u00a0
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\nHe has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar<\/a>\t\t<\/p>\n

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