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Lakers vs. Clippers: Injury Report Shake-Up
21 Feb
Summary
- LeBron James questionable for Lakers vs. Clippers.
- Bradley Beal and Darius Garland out for Clippers.
- Lakers lead season series 2-1 before Feb. 20, 2026 game.

On February 20, 2026, the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers will face off at Crypto.com Arena in a game vital for Western Conference standings. Player availability is a significant factor, with LeBron James questionable for the Lakers due to left knee soreness. Deandre Ayton is also questionable for the Lakers with a knee issue, while Luka Doncic is expected to return after the All-Star break, bolstering the Lakers' playmaking.
The Clippers will be without Bradley Beal (hip fracture) and Darius Garland (toe injury), neither of whom is expected back soon. Their rotation features Kawhi Leonard, Nicolas Batum, Bogdan Bogdanović, John Collins, Kris Dunn, Derrick Jones, and Brook Lopez. The Lakers' core includes James (if healthy) and Doncic, supported by Austin Reaves, Ayton, Rui Hachimura, and others.




