Lakers forward Jake LaRavia is listed day-to-day with a right ankle issue after being listed out a day earlier. The Lakers visit the Jazz on Sunday, and his availability has not been announced.
What happened
LaRavia moved to day-to-day with a right ankle issue on Saturday, Oct. 24. The injury report update came at 7:21 PM ET. He had been listed out on Friday, Oct. 23, after first appearing as day-to-day on Thursday, Oct. 22. No further detail was given in the report. Mark Medina of TheSportingTribune.com reported that LaRavia was ruled out for Friday's game against the Clippers. The Lakers have not announced an expected return date for the 24-year-old forward.
What it means for the Lakers
The Lakers play at the Jazz on Sunday, Oct. 25, at 5:00 PM ET. They are 2-0 and have won two straight. LaRavia has played one game this season and averaged 17.9 minutes, 10.0 points, 2.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists. Last season he played 82 games and averaged 25.1 minutes and 8.2 points. The Lakers are 1-0 with him and 1-0 without him. In games without him, Austin Reaves has averaged 35.2 minutes, Luka Doncic 33.4 and Walker Kessler 32.4. Quentin Grimes (29.1) and Ziaire Williams (27.4) have also absorbed minutes. Adou Thiero and Cameron Carr are both out.
What to watch
The next injury report will show whether LaRavia is available at Utah on Sunday. His status could change again before tipoff, since he has gone from day-to-day to out and back within three days. No return date has been announced. If he sits, expect Grimes and Williams to see similar minutes to those they have had without him. The Lakers are looking to extend their winning streak to three games.
Is Jake LaRavia playing at the Jazz on Sunday?
Not announced. LaRavia is listed day-to-day with a right ankle issue. The Lakers play at the Jazz on Sunday, Oct. 25, at 5:00 PM ET.
When will Jake LaRavia be back?
No return date has been announced. He is day-to-day, and the next injury report should clarify his status for Sunday's game.