LA Lakers Injury Report: JJ Redick Gives Major Updates On Marcus Smart, Rui Hachimura's Status for Back-to-Back vs. Bucks (Nov. 15)

JJ Redick announced new additions to the LA Lakers' injury report for Saturday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. The Lakers coach said "he anticipated" Luka Doncic and all the players who were active against the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday to be available on Saturday.

That included rookie Adou Thiero, who didn't play but was available to make his season debut.

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JJ Redick says on @SpectrumSN that he "would anticipate" everyone who played tonight to be available tomorrow in Milwaukee.

Doncic hasn't played a back-to-back yet. He was injured when the Lakers played back-to-back sets against Sacramento and Portland on Oct. 26 and 27. Doncic rested on the second night of a back-to-back against Portland on Nov. 4. He dealt with finger and leg injuries.

Meanwhile, Austin Reaves missed three games last week due to a groin strain. However, he hasn't been on the injury report for the past two games and will be available.

However, the Lakers will be without two key starters, Rui Hachimura and Marcus Smart. Hachimura is out with a left calf strain. Redick said before the game that the forward had dealt with the issue "all week," leading to him being rested. Meanwhile, Smart is out with a viral illness.

The Lakers will continue to be without LeBron James and Gabe Vincent on Saturday. James is out with sciatica, while Vincent has an ankle sprain. James hasn't made his season debut, but is inching closer to his return.

While the Lakers round out their five-game road trip, James is practicing with the South Bay Lakers, the team's G League affiliate. He's had two practices, including his first 5v5 session. James was a full participant on Thursday and reportedly had no discomfort.

According to ESPN's Dave McMenamin, James could practice with the Lakers on Monday when they return from their road trip after Saturday's contest against the Bucks. If everything goes well and James feels ready, he could suit up on Tuesday against the Utah Jazz.

Meanwhile, Gabe Vincent's on-court work has progressed, and he could return soon, too. His first injury update on Oct. 27 stated that he could be out up to four weeks, and that deadline is fast approaching.

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