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The hits keep coming for the Los Angeles Lakers. With Gabe Vincent now sidelined for up to four weeks due to a left ankle sprain, head coach JJ Redick’s lineup puzzle just got even tougher.
LeBron James, Luka Doncic, Maxi Kleber, Marcus Smart — the list keeps growing, and so does the pressure. What was once a deep roster now looks like a revolving door to the infirmary.
“It’s a bloodbath,” ESPN reported, and they’re not wrong. The Lakers’ injury woes have reached critical mass, forcing role players like Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura to carry heavy minutes.
Redick’s challenge? Keeping the team afloat in the standings while half his roster is in recovery mode. The vibes in L.A. are grim — but if there’s one thing the Lakers know, it’s how to fight through chaos.