Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) and Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) walk to the bench during a time out in the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
- Lakers host Raptors after both teams suffered recent losses and key player injuries.
- Several Raptors, including RJ Barrett and Jakob Poeltl, are out; Quickley is questionable.
- Lakers list Doncic, LeBron as questionable, but Deandre Ayton returns from injury.
The Los Angeles Lakers are at home on Sunday night as they host the Toronto Raptors in an interconference showdown.
Los Angeles enters Sunday’s game with a 24-16 record after losing on the road to the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday night.
In Saturday’s loss to the Trail Blazers, Marcus Smart led the way for the Lakers as he recorded 25 points and two rebounds while LeBron James added 20 points, nine rebounds and eight assists of his own.
Now Los Angeles will try to bounce back on Sunday as they face off against the Raptors in a tough home matchup.
On the other side, Toronto enters Sunday’s contest with a 25-18 record after losing at home to the Los Angeles Clippers in overtime on Friday night.
Scottie Barnes led the way for the Raptors in Friday’s loss as he ended the game with 24 points, seven rebounds and six assists while Brandon Ingram recorded 19 points and six rebounds.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Sunday night’s matchup, both squads may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Raptors Injury Report, Will RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley Play?
For the Raptors, they have five players listed on their injury report, including both RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley.
Toronto has ruled out Barrett once again due to a left ankle sprain as he will miss his fifth consecutive contest.
Raptors injury report for the Lakers game tomorrow:
OUT:
RJ Barrett (left ankle sprain)
Chucky Hepburn (2W)
Jakob Pöltl (lower back strain)
Ja’Kobe Walter (right hip pointer)QUESTIONABLE:
Jamison Battle (left ankle sprain)
Immanuel Quickley (back spasms)— Omer Osman (@OmerOsman200) January 18, 2026
With Barrett sidelined, Jamal Shead will likely draw another start in his place while Gradey Dick and Ochai Agbaji could also be in line for increased roles.
The Raptors have also ruled out Jakob Poeltl as he remains sidelined with a lower back strain while Ja’Kobe Walter is out due to a right hip pointer.
Quickley has been listed as questionable due to back spasms and he is in danger of missing his third straight game while Jamison Battle is questionable with a left ankle sprain.
Lakers Injury Report, Will Luka Doncic, LeBron James Play?
On the other side, the Lakers have four players listed on their injury report, including both Luka Doncic and James.
Los Angeles has listed Doncic as questionable due to left groin soreness and he is in danger of missing his second consectuive contest.
If Doncic is sidelined once again, Gabe Vincent, Dalton Knecht and Smart could all have larger roles.
The Lakers have also listed James as questionable due to left foot joint arthritis and right sciatica and Los Angeles may elect to sit him in the second game of their back-to-back.
If James is sidelined, Rui Hachimura and Jake LaRavia could both be in line for larger roles on Sunday.
Austin Reaves and Adou Thiero have been ruled out as they remain sidelined while recovering from injuries but the good news for the Lakers is that Deandre Ayton is off the injury report and will play after missing Saturday’s loss due to left knee soreness.