Lakers' Jake LaRavia out for game against Clippers due to injury

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Last updated Oct 23, 2026

Lakers' Jake LaRavia out for game against Clippers due to injury
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Los Angeles Lakers forward Jake LaRavia will not play in Friday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers after suffering an ankle injury during Wednesday's season opener. LaRavia rolled his ankle in the fourth quarter and appeared on the injury report as questionable before being ruled out. This will mark the first game LaRavia has missed due to injury since joining the Lakers last season, where he averaged 8.2 points and 4.0 rebounds per game. Ziaire Williams is expected to start in LaRavia's place, having logged 24 minutes and nine points in the opener. Cameron Carr will also miss the game due to an oblique strain, but Collin Sexton will return after missing the opener due to injury. The Lakers aim to improve to 2-0 on the season.

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  • •LaRavia rolled his ankle during Wednesday's game.
  • •Williams will start in LaRavia's absence.
  • •Cameron Carr is out due to an oblique strain.
  • •Collin Sexton returns from injury for Friday's game.
  • •The game is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. PT.
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  • 9:35 PMYahoo Sports — Lakers Make Decision on Jake LaRavia After Ankle Injury
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Los Angeles Lakers forward Jake LaRavia will miss Friday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers due to an ankle injury. The post Lakers Make Decision on Jake LaRavia After Ankle Injury appeared first on LA Sports Report.

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