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Atlanta Hawks vs Los Angeles Lakers Injury Report and Predicted Starting Lineups- Latest Update on Marcus Smart, Austin Reaves and More

The Lakers released yet another elongated injury report for their Saturday-night game.

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The Los Angeles Lakers will visit State Farm Arena on Saturday, November 8 to lock horns with the Atlanta Hawks in an anticipated NBA 2025-26 regular season clash. The hosts will head into the game on the back of a 109-97 loss to the Toronto Raptors. Despite a combined 41-point effort from Jalen Johnson and Nickeil Alexander-Walker, the Hawks failed to continue their winning momentum, and fell to their fifth loss of the season. However, they would aim for a comeback as they have home court advantage in the upcoming game.

The Lakers, on the other hand, are 7-2 in the current season, having occupied the second spot in the Western Conference standings. They are heading into Saturday’s game on a five-game winning streak, having defeated the San Antonio Spurs 118-116 on Wednesday. The game saw Luka Doncic dropping another 35-point performance, and considering that the Lakers are well rested, we can expect a similar kind of performance from him on Saturday.

Atlanta Hawks vs Los Angeles Lakers Injury Report

Here we are going to take a look at the injury reports and expected starting lineups for the Atlanta Hawks vs Los Angeles Lakers. Let’s get started!

Atlanta Hawks’ Injuries

Player	Position	Injury	Status
Luke Kennard	SG	Illness	Questionable
Trae Young	PG	Knee	Out

Luke Kennard has been listed as questionable for the game against the Lakers with illness. He missed the previous game against the Raptors due to the same reason.

Trae Young is currently dealing with an MCL sprain in right knee. He was sidelined for four weeks with the injury.

Los Angeles Lakers’ Injury

Player	Position	Injury	Status
Austin Reaves	SG	Groin	Out
Maxi Kleber	C	Oblique	Questionable
Adou Thiero	SF	Knee	Out
Gabe Vincent	PG	Ankle	Out
LeBron James	SF	Back	Out

The Los Angeles Lakers released yet another elongated injury report for their Saturday-night’s matchup.

Maxi Kleber, who has been dealing with abdominal muscle strain, has been upgraded to questionable for Saturday. He is yet to make his debut for the Lakers after missing the first nine games.

Austin Reaves has missed the Lakers’ last two games, and will be sidelined for the next one also with a groin injury.

Adou Thiero is currently rehabbing his lingering knee injury. He will be out for the next game, and so will be LeBron James (right sciatica) and Gabe Vincent (left ankle sprain).

Atlanta Hawks vs Los Angeles Lakers Predicted Starting Lineups

Atlanta Hawks: Jalen Johson, Zaccharie Risacher, Kristaps Porzingis, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Dyson Daniels

Los Angeles Lakers: Luka Doncic, Marcus Smart, Jake LaRavia, Rui Hachimura, Deandre Ayton

Atlanta Hawks

Los Angeles Lakers

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.