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Rui Hachimura

LAL Small Forward #28

Rui Hachimura did not play in Friday’s loss to Brazil due to a left calf injury.

Hachimura felt discomfort in his left calf following Japan’s overtime loss to France on Tuesday, with further examinations revealing an issue with the gastrocnemius muscle. Not only did he sit out the loss to Brazil, which eliminated Japan from contention for a quarterfinal berth, but Hachimura was not with the team. No details were provided regarding the injury’s severity, so it remains to be seen if this will linger until the Lakers open training camp in late September. Either way, he is not a great fantasy option on a team that boasts LeBron James and Anthony Davis in the frontcourt.
LeBron James

LAL Small Forward #23

LeBron James provided solid value on Wednesday with 12 points (5-of-9 FGs), seven rebounds, five assists, one steal and six turnovers against South Sudan.

James made history on Wednesday by becoming the third player in USA Men’s National Team history to score 300 points in the Olympics, joining Kevin Durant and Carmelo Anthony. He played well in this game (aside from the turnovers), and he sealed the win with a late dunk off a pass from Anthony Davis. James is likely playing in his final Olympics, so we should expect him to do everything in his power to go out with another gold medal.
Rui Hachimura

LAL Small Forward #28

Rui Hachimura finished Tuesday’s 94-90 loss to France with 24 points (10-of-16 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), three rebounds, and three 3-pointers in 28 minutes.

Hachimura played well on Tuesday, but a second unsportsmanlike foul prompted his ejection early in the fourth quarter. And it’s easy to consider what Japan may have been capable of had he not been given his marching orders. Seconds away from sealing an upset victory over the hosts, Japan made the mistake of fouling Matthew Strazel on a 3-point attempt. Strazel made the shot and the ensuing free throw to force overtime, and Victor Wembanyama took over in the extra period. Japan is now 0-2 in group play and will need a win over Brazil on Friday to have a chance of advancing to the quarterfinals.
LeBron James

LAL Small Forward #23

LeBron James dropped 29 points, eight boards, nine dimes, a steal and a three-pointer in Sunday’s 110-84 win over Serbia.

James finished behind only Kevin Durant (23 points) for the team lead in scoring, but he led all players in rebounds and assists. As he’s done throughout the Olympics thus far, James has been Team USA’s clear leader, and he should continue to stuff the stat sheet in Paris.
Rui Hachimura

LAL Small Forward #28

Rui Hachimura led Japan with 20 points (4-of-19 FGs, 9-of-10 FTs), 10 rebounds, two assists, one block and two triples in a 97-77 loss to Germany on Saturday.

Hachimura didn’t have a great shooting performance, but he was able to finish with a 20-point double-double in the loss. Hachimura is one of the only NBA players on the team, which allowed Germany’s defense to lock in on him. He’ll continue to be one of the focal points of Japan’s offense as they look to have more success against France on Tuesday.
LeBron James

LAL Small Forward #23

LeBron James finished Monday’s 92-88 win over Germany with 20 points (8-of-11 FGs, 2-of-4 FTs), six rebounds, four assists, one steal, one block, and two 3-pointers in 18 minutes.

The United States found itself in trouble during the fourth quarter for the second straight exhibition. As was the case in Saturday’s one-point win over South Sudan, James shouldered the load to help lead the Americans to victory. He scored a team-high 20 points in just 18 minutes of action and has shown no signs of slowing down despite being 39 years old. Next up for the United States is their first group play game in Paris against Serbia on July 28. However, before that game is played, LeBron will be one of the flag bearers leading the United States delegation during the Opening Ceremony.
Dalton Knecht

LAL Shooting Guard

Dalton Knecht led the Lakers with 20 points (7-of-16 FGs), seven rebounds, one assist, one steal and two triples in a 93-89 win over the Cavaliers on Thursday.

Knecht continues to pour in the buckets for the Lakers, though this was one of his more efficient shooting nights. He has shot below 40% from the floor in four of his six games, which is to be expected from a rookie. It has been encouraging to see him contribute in other categories, though during the regular season, his primary function will be as a floor spacer. It is unlikely that he’ll be able to produce well-rounded value while playing alongside the Lakers’ starters like he has on the Summer League team.
Bronny James

LAL Point Guard

Bronny James provided solid value on Thursday with 13 points (5-of-10 FGs), five rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one triple against Cleveland.

Bronny’s early struggles seem to be behind him. His poor performance over his first four Summer League games was the trending topic of the sports world for a while, but he has now scored in double figures in two straight games on efficient shooting. As is the case with most rookies, early struggles aren’t indicative of a player’s entire career. It isn’t surprising that he is playing better already, but even if he continues to play this well, he isn’t a player to consider adding to your fantasy roster this season.
Bronny James

LAL Point Guard

Bronny James logged 24 minutes in Wednesday’s 87-86 win over Atlanta, accumulating 12 points (5-of-11 FGs), one rebound, one steal, and two 3-pointers.

James’ cold streak in Las Vegas is over, as he hit two 3-pointers in Wednesday’s one-point victory. The second-round pick entered the game shooting 0-of-15 from beyond the arc, so seeing one fall during the first half had to be relieving. Bronny would hit another 3-pointer in the second half, but he played his best basketball of the summer in the first. Wednesday’s performance was a step in the right direction for James, who will require patience as he establishes himself as a professional.
Colin Castleton

LAL Center #14

Colin Castleton shot 8-of-9 from the field and 1-of-1 from the foul line in Wednesday’s 87-86 win over the Hawks, tallying 17 points, 12 rebounds, six assists, and two steals in 24 minutes.

While most eyes may have been on Bronny James, Castleton was outstanding as the Lakers picked up their first win in Las Vegas. He only missed one shot from the field and was dominant on the boards, recording a double-double while also tallying six assists. Castleton did not record a blocked shot but did manage to change a few attempts. With Jaxson Hayes and Christian Wood back in the fold, Castleton will have difficulty earning rotation minutes in training camp. But he’s played well enough to earn the opportunity to compete.

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