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Memphis Grizzlies vs Los Angeles Lakers Injury Report and Predicted Starting Lineups- Los Angeles Lakers Share Positive Update on Luka Doncic

The Grizzlies will host the Lakers in the 2025 NBA Cup opener.

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The Memphis Grizzlies will host the Los Angeles Lakers on the opening day of the 2025 NBA Cup on Friday, October 31. Currently occupying the seventh spot in the Western Conference, the Grizzlies will head into the game on the back of a one-point win over the Phoenix Suns. The game saw Ja Morant leading the Grizzlies with 28 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists, while Jaren Jackson Jr. contributed 18 points, along with 14 points each from Cedric Coward and Santi Aldama.

On the other hand, the Los Angeles Lakers, despite missing superstars including Luka Doncic and LeBron James, have been faring well under Austin Reaves. He followed up back-to-back 40-plus point games with a buzzer beater as the Lakers took down the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday. The 27-year-old is playing the best basketball of his career, and while the team is safe with him as well as their rotational depth, fans are awaiting the return of Doncic, considering James will be out until mid of November.

As the 2025 edition of the NBA Cup gets kicked off on Friday, let’s get into the injury report for the Grizzlies and the Lakers.

Memphis Grizzlies vs Los Angeles Lakers Injury Report

Here is a breakdown of the injury report and expected starting lineups for Memphis Grizzlies vs Los Angeles Lakers:

Memphis Grizzlies’ Injuries

Player	Position	Injury	Status
Brandon Clarke	C	Knee	Out
Ty Jerome	SG	Calf	Out
Scotty Pippen Jr	PG	Toe	Out
Zach Edey	C	Ankle	Out

Memphis Grizzlies big man Brandon Clarke underwent a procedure for synovitis in his right knee earlier this month, and he is expected to be out until mid November.

Ty Jerome has been diagnosed with a high-grade right calf strain and is expected to be re-evaluated in two-three weeks.

Scotty Pippen Jr. underwent a sesamoidectomy on his left big toe and will be re-evaluated in 12 weeks.

Zach Edey, on the other hand, is recovering from a left ankle injury and is expected to miss 6-9 weeks following surgery. Though he has resumed basketball activities, he is most likely to return until November.

Los Angeles Lakers’ Injuries

Player	Position	Injury	Status
Marcus Smart	PG	Quadriceps	Questionable
Luka Doncic	PG	Finger	Questionable
Adou Thiero	SF	Knee	Out
Gabe Vincent	PG	Ankle	Out
LeBron James	SF	Back	Out
Maxi Kleber	C	Oblique	Out

The Lakers have released a lengthy injury report for their upcoming clash against the Memphis Grizzlies.

Marcus Smart, who has been dealing with right quad contusion, and Luka Doncic, who has been dealing with left finger sprain and left leg contusion, have been upgraded to questionable for Friday-night’s game.

On the other hand, LeBron James, dealing with right sciatica, Gabe Vincent out with left ankle sprain, Maxi Kleber dealing with abdominal muscle strain, and Adou Thiero, out with left knee surgery recovery will continue to remain out.

Memphis Grizzlies vs Los Angeles Lakers Predicted Starting Lineups

Memphis Grizzlies: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Jaren Jackson Jr, Jock Landale, Jaylen Wells, Ja Morant

Los Angeles Lakers: Rui Hachimura, Austin Reaves, Deandre Ayton, Luka Doncic, Gabe Vincent

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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.