The Lakers guard Quentin Grimes was added to the injury report as day-to-day with an undisclosed issue. The report says he will start Sunday against the Pistons.
What happened
Quentin Grimes appeared on the injury report Sunday, Nov. 8, at 8:24 PM ET as day-to-day. The detail is listed as undisclosed, category other. No previous status is on file for him, so this is the first entry. The report's comment reads: "Grimes will start in Sunday's game against the Pistons." The report gives an expected return date of Nov. 8, the same day. It does not say what the issue is, when it began or how he was hurt. The Lakers have not announced anything beyond that comment.
What it means for the Lakers
The Lakers were scheduled to play at Detroit on Sunday at 6:00 PM ET on NBA TV. They come in 8-2, third seed, with four straight wins. Grimes, a 26-year-old guard, is averaging 7.6 points, 2.7 rebounds and 2.4 assists in 25.5 minutes over 10 games. The Lakers are 8-2 with him and have not played a game without him. Luka Doncic is listed out with a back issue, also described as torso. If Grimes sits, Austin Reaves, Ziaire Williams and Matisse Thybulle are among the rotation players who have logged minutes this season. Nothing has been announced about who would take his spot.
What to watch
The next injury report will show whether Grimes keeps the day-to-day tag or moves to another status. The report lists an expected return of Nov. 8 and gives no other timeline. The cause of the issue is not announced. Watch the report for Doncic as well, since he is listed out with a back issue. The Lakers' next game after Detroit is not in the schedule information available.
Is Quentin Grimes playing at the Pistons?
Yes, per the injury report. He is day-to-day with an undisclosed issue, and the report says he will start Sunday's game against the Pistons.
When will Quentin Grimes be back?
The report lists an expected return of Nov. 8, the day of the Pistons game, and says he will start. The nature of the issue and any longer timeline are not announced.