Lakers forward Jake LaRavia is listed as day-to-day with a right ankle issue on Thursday's injury report. His expected return date is Oct. 23, the day the Lakers host the Clippers.
What happened
Jake LaRavia was listed as day-to-day with a right ankle issue on the injury report released Thursday, Oct. 22, at 1:37 p.m. ET. He had no previous status. The report's note covers his last game: LaRavia scored 10 points on 4-of-5 shooting, including 2 of 3 from 3-point range, in Wednesday's 127-105 win over the Warriors. He added two rebounds, two assists and one steal in 18 minutes. The report did not say when the injury happened. It lists Oct. 23 as his expected return date.
What it means for the Lakers
The Lakers host the Clippers on Friday, Oct. 23, at 10 p.m. ET. They are 1-0 and sit fourth in the standings. LaRavia, 24, has played one game this season and is averaging 10.0 points, 2.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 17.9 minutes. Last season he played all 82 games and averaged 8.2 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 25.1 minutes. The Lakers are 1-0 with him and have not played without him. If he sits, his minutes could go to Ziaire Williams (24.1 minutes), Matisse Thybulle (23.2) and Sandro Mamukelashvili (22.2). Kevon Looney (14.6) is also in the rotation.
What to watch
The next injury report before Friday's game against the Clippers should settle his status. His expected return date of Oct. 23 lines up with that game, but the team has not confirmed whether he will play. LaRavia is one of four Lakers listed as day-to-day. The others are Adou Thiero (left knee), Cameron Carr (right oblique) and Collin Sexton (right calf).
Is Jake LaRavia playing vs Clippers on Fri, Oct 23?
He is day-to-day with a right ankle issue. His expected return date is Oct. 23, the day of the Clippers game, but whether he plays has not been announced.
When will Jake LaRavia be back?
The injury report lists Oct. 23 as his expected return date. The Lakers host the Clippers that night at 10 p.m. ET.