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Portland Trail Blazers vs. LA Lakers Injury Report April 13, 2025 – Big Update on LeBron James and Luka Doncic As Lakers Wrap Up Regular Season

The Los Angeles Lakers will rest their key players for the playoffs.

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The NBA regular season is going to wind up on Sunday as the Los Angeles Lakers will meet the Portland Trail Blazers in the 82nd game of the season. The Lakers have already clinched the playoffs and despite a loss on Sunday, they will finish third in the West. Ahead of the playoffs, this matchup will help JJ Redick provide some preparation for bench players.

On the flip side, the Trail Blazers are eliminated from the playoff race with a 35-46 record. Portland has gone 3-7 in their last ten games and missed out an opportunity to lock a Play-In Tournament spot. The Trail Blazers improved from the last season and won 35 games this season. They would look to wrap up the season on a high note.

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Here, we break down the injury reports for both teams and its impact on their overall performance in final game of the regular season.

Trail Blazers vs. Lakers Injury Report

Time: Sunday, Apr. 13 | 3:30 p.m. ET
Venue: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles
Local TV: KUNP/KATU 2.2, Spectrum SportsNet | Live Stream: fubo

Portland Trail Blazers injuries

Shaedon Sharpe – Questionable
Deni Avdija – Doubtful
Deandre Ayton – Out
Jerami Grant – Out
Anfernee Simons – Out
Scoot Henderson – Out
Bryce McGowens – Out
Robert Williams III – Out

Portland Trail Blazers have a long list of injured players and it harmed their chances for the Play-In Tournament. Shaedon Sharpe has been listed as questionable due to a knee injury and Deni Avdija will be doubtful due to a thumb injury. Both players also missed out the Warriors’ game.

Deandre Ayton (Calf), Scoot Henderson (Concussion), Jerami Grant (Knee), and Anfernee Simons (Forearm) have been sidelined for Sunday’s encounter. Bryce McGowens (Rib) has already been out for the remainder of the season and Robert Williams III is still recovering from a knee sprain.

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Los Angeles Lakers injuries

Maxi Kleber- Out
Jordan Goodwin – Probable
LeBron James – Out
Luka Doncic – Out
Dorian Finney-Smith – Out
Rui Hachimura – Out
Maxi Kleber – Out
Austin Reaves – Out
Jaxon Hayes – Questionable
Jarred Vanderbilt – Questionable
Gabe Vincent – Questionable

The Los Angeles Lakers will have a healthy roster ahead of the final game of the regular season but they will rest their key players for the playoffs. LeBron James, who was on minutes restriction during the Lakers’ 140-109 win over the Rockets, has been listed as out on Sunday.

Lakers injury report for tomorrow: pic.twitter.com/86ydnVouG9
— Mike Trudell (@LakersReporter) April 13, 2025

Luka Doncic (left quad soreness), Dorian Finney-Smith (left ankle effusion), Rui Hachimura (left patellar tendinopathy), Maxi Kleber (right foot surgery recovery) and Austin Reaves (right ankle sprain) will be out from Sunday’s road game. Most of the players are fit but the management would rest them before the crucial playoff round.

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Jordan Goodwin’s status has been upgraded and he will be in the starting lineup for the Lakers. Jaxon Hayes, Jarred Vanderbilt and Gabe Vincent are listed as questionable on Sunday.

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A native of Jaipur, Rajasthan, journalist, and a complete soccer and basketball fan, he found the huge interest with basketball by watching videos of Allen Iverson and Tony Parker, but fell head over heels in love with the sport during the Warriors’ championship era (2015-2018). A sports game addict since his late PS1, he’s also passionate about the Eagles, Inter Miami and the Fever. He’s fortunate to have seen all his favorite teams win championships. He also has a special love for cricket and football (soccer), where he is a fan of Royal Challengers Bangalore and Barcelona.