Image Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

New Orleans Pelicans vs Los Angeles Lakers Injury Reports and Predicted Starting Lineups- Latest Updates on Adou Thiero, LeBron James, and More

Who's in and Who's out for the Pelicans and Lakers?

Image Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

The New Orleans Pelicans will be up against the Los Angeles Lakers in an NBA 2025 Cup group stage clash on Friday, November 14. The hosts, Pelicans, will head into the game on the back of a three-game losing streak, with their most recent loss coming against the Portland Trail Blazers. In their last NBA Cup matchup, they suffered a narrow loss to the LA Clippers. They will not only want to put their losing skid to a loss but also register their first victory in the ongoing in-season tournament.

The Los Angeles Lakers, on the other hand, suffered a blowout loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in their most recent game. This marked their second performance in the last five games and dropped them to the fifth spot in the standings with an overall tally of 8-4. Talking about their NBA Cup campaign, the Lakers got an edge over the Memphis Grizzlies in their last game. They would want to add another victory in order to improve their position in the regular season standings as well as to maintain dominance in the in-season tournament.

Both teams are aiming to give a tough fight to their rivals, and here we will go through the listed injuries that could alter the outcome for them.

New Orleans Pelicans vs Los Angeles Lakers Injury Report

Below given is the breakdown of the injury reports and the predicted starting lineups for the New Orleans Pelicans vs Los Angeles Lakers.

New Orleans Pelicans’ Injuries

Player	Position	Injury	Status
Zion Williamson	PF	Hamstring	Out
Jordan Poole	SG	Quadriceps	Out
Dejounte Murray	PG	Achilles	Out

Zion Williamson, who was sidelined for a few games with a grade 1 left hamstring strain on November 4 has been cleared to resume on-court basketball activities with contact.

Jordan Poole, who was out for the last four games with a knee injury is also progressing. However, he has not yet been cleared for practice.

Dejounte Murray tore his Achilles during a game in late January, and he is expected to return in January next year.

Los Angeles Lakers’ Injuries

Player	Position	Injury	Status
Adou Thiero	SF	Knee	Questionable
Gabe Vincent	PG	Ankle	Out
LeBron James	SF	Back	Out

The Lakers updated Adou Thiero’s status to questionable for their upcoming game against the Pelicans. He didn’t participate in summer league and was limited in practice after undergoing a surgery to repair left knee hyperextension sustained last season.

Gabe Vincent has been dealing with a sprained ankle sustained during the third game of the season. He is expected to return next week.

LeBron James, currently dealing with a right sciatica injury, has been engaging in practice sessions with the Lakers’ G-league affiliate. He could return next week.

New Orleans Pelicans vs Los Angeles Lakers Predicted Starting Lineups

New Orleans Pelicans: Jeremiah Fears, Trey Murphy III, Herbert Jones, Derik Queen, Kevon Looney

Los Angeles Lakers: Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, Marcus Smart, Rui Hachimura, Deandre Ayto

Los Angeles Lakers

New Orleans Pelicans

Garima Ranawat

Garima is a sports writer with around two years of experience in Indian sports and a newfound interest in the NBA. Inspired by the leadership of cricketing legend MS Dhoni, she wishes to bring in newer perspectives to the NBA fanatics with her writing.