Thuc Nhi Nguyen
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Los Angeles Times sports reporter covering the Lakers and the Olympics. It's pronounced Too-k Knee.
Did you think LeBron's return would mess up the Lakers vibes? Definitely not yesterday. Takeaways from LeBron James' season debut
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'The dude's a machine': Three takeaways from LeBron James' return to the Lakers
LeBron James’ return from sciatica spurred the Lakers to a 140-126 win over the Utah Jazz on Tuesday at Crypto.com Arena. But what else stood out from the victory?
https://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/story/2025-11-19/los-angeles-lakers-utah-jazz-nba-game-analysis
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The 2028 Paralympics officially open on Aug. 15, 2028, but for the first time in history, the competition will begin before the flame is lit. LA28 announces an expanded Paralympic schedule:
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LA28 Paralympics will feature unprecedented 15-day schedule
The 2028 Paralympics will be the first to begin competition before its opening ceremony, LA28 announced Wednesday.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/olympics/story/2025-11-19/la28-paralympics-will-feature-unprecedented-15-day-schedule
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LeBron is so back. He makes his season debut tonight
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Per the Lakers: LeBron James is a game-time decision for tonight and Gabe Vincent is available.
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LeBron is back. Now what? LeBron's return and my favorite thing in Oklahoma City in this week's
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Lakers newsletter
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LeBron James is back. What's next for the Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves-led Lakers?
Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic established themselves as one of the league’s most dynamic duos while LeBron James was out.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/newsletter/2025-11-18/luka-doncic-austin-reaves-lebron-james
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LeBron James and Gabe Vincent officially listed as QUESTIONABLE for tomorrow night against the Jazz
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LeBron James is not necessarily pain-free from sciatica but he's at least back on the practice court with the Lakers. Will he return to game action tomorrow? From
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's Brad Turner
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LeBron James knows there will be a 'feel-out' process when he returns to Lakers
With Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves surging, LeBron James understands that he'll need to adjust to the on-court chemistry the Lakers have already established.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/story/2025-11-17/lebron-james-return-injury-team-chemistry
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It was an uneven road trip, but the Lakers finished on a high note. Five takeaways from the five-game trip:
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Lakers takeaways: What we learned from the team's five-game road trip
The Lakers managed to regroup mid trip, Luka Doncic remained dominant and LeBron James may soon return from injury.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/story/2025-11-16/what-we-learned-from-lakers-five-game-road-trip
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The 2028 Olympics will be the first to feature more female athletes than men. The competitive schedule honors the moment by putting the women's 100 meter final on Day 1. A look at the newly revealed schedule:
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LA28 reveals full competition schedule with big surprises, including women’s 100 final
The 2028 Olympics will celebrate hosting more female than male athletes by featuring the high profile women's 100-meter final on Day 1 of competition.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/olympics/story/2025-11-12/la28-reveals-full-competition-schedule-with-big-surprises
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OK, hear JJ Redick out. Rui Hachimura and Michael Jordan? They have something in common. A newsletter on the beginning of another career year for Hachimura (and Tanzanian food in Charlotte)
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How one aspect of Rui Hachimura's game reminds JJ Redick of Michael Jordan
Rui Hachimura compared to Michael Jordan? In one key area, at least, it holds for Lakers coach JJ Redick.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/newsletter/2025-11-11/rui-hachimura-jj-redick-michael-jordan
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Luka Doncic has two (maybe more like 1.5) dunks this season and his teammates couldn't be more excited. "Finally," Marcus Smart said.
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Luka Doncic underlines his 38-point night with monster dunk in Lakers' win
Luka Doncic puts on another dazzling offensive display, scoring 38 points as the Lakers bounce back from a blowout loss with a 121-111 win over Charlotte.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/story/2025-11-10/luka-doncic-scores-38-lakers-charlotte-hornets
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Lakers have upgraded Austin Reaves to AVAILABLE for tonight's game against Charlotte. Meanwhile in L.A., LeBron James will practice with the South Bay Lakers today, JJ Redick said.
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From the Lakers: Austin Reaves (right groin strain) has been upgraded to PROBABLE for tonight’s game at Charlotte.
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Austin Reaves is still questionable for tonight's game in Charlotte. He took some extra shots with Jarred Vanderbilt after shootaround.
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Austin Reaves upgraded to questionable for tomorrow's game in Charlotte.
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"I just have to keep giving my all, keep playing hard, running in transition and getting stops on the defensive end for my team.” As long as Austin Reaves is out, Bronny James is trying to make the most of every opportunity with the Lakers
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Bronny James shows his improvement for shorthanded Lakers
Coach JJ Redick continues to show faith in the second-year guard, who played 19 and 20 minutes in back-to-back wins, including in late-game pressure situations.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/story/2025-11-08/bronny-james-show-his-improvement-for-short-handed-lakers
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JJ Redick could tell in the first two minutes that the Lakers didn't have the juice last night. What did he see? "Nothing." From the blowout in Atlanta:
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Injuries finally catch up to Lakers as win streak ends in blowout loss to open trip
Despite JJ Redick warning his players to be wary of a potential letdown, Luka Doncic and the Lakers couldn't keep up with the Atlanta Hawks in a 122-102 loss.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/story/2025-11-08/lakers-lose-blowout-atlanta-hawks
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"Food’s going to taste bad tonight.” The Lakers' road trip starts on a sour note with a blowout loss in Atlanta.
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Injuries finally catch up to Lakers as win streak ends in blowout loss to open trip
Despite JJ Redick warning his players to be wary of a potential letdown, Luka Doncic and the Lakers couldn't keep up with the Atlanta Hawks in a 122-102 loss.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/story/2025-11-08/lakers-lose-blowout-atlanta-hawks
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Is PechaKucha the reason vibes are so good around the Lakers right now? Why the Japanese slideshows work for the team that's won five straight heading into this five-game road trip:
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How the Lakers use Japanese slideshow presentations to build chemistry
With their three stars working through injuries, the Lakers use Japanese PechaKucha presentations to further build team chemistry.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/story/2025-11-07/lakers-rely-on-team-building-strong-bond-for-fast-start
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“I believe if you’re connected off the floor, you’re connected on the floor." So what the heck is PechaKucha and why are the Lakers doing it?
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Lakers continue to rely on team building, strong bond during fast start
With their three stars working through injuries, the Lakers use Japanese PechaKucha presentations to further build team chemistry.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/story/2025-11-07/lakers-rely-on-team-building-strong-bond-for-fast-start
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Luka? Defense? Yup. He said his five steals and two blocks were the "only good thing" he did against the Spurs (when he was one rebound shy of a triple-double)
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Lakers takeaways: Luka Doncic's defense (yes, defense) helps hold off Spurs
Three takeaways from the Lakers' fifth consecutive win, a 118-116 victory over the San Antonio Spurs at Crypto.com Arena.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/story/2025-11-06/los-angeles-lakers-san-antonio-spurs-nba-game-analysis
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Jake LaRavia, Rui Hachimura, Deandre Ayton, Marcus Smart and Luka Doncic starting for the Lakers as Austin Reaves is sidelined.
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Austin Reaves has been ruled out for tonight's game against the Spurs
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Lakers guard Austin Reaves to miss game tonight vs. Spurs
Right groin soreness will keep Reaves, who is averaging 31.1 points and 9.3 assists, out of the lineup for a second consecutive game.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/story/2025-11-05/los-angeles-lakers-san-antionio-spurs-nba-game-recap
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New
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Lakers newsletter hot off the presses! On "Laker basketball," Marcus Smart and "fake hustle":
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How Marcus Smart grades the Lakers' early season hustle
The Lakers’ early season commitment to playing hard has helped them weather injury storms and roster uncertainty.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/newsletter/2025-11-04/marcus-smart
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Luka, Bron and AR all out. Enter the Nick Smith Game.
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No Big 3, no problem: Nick Smith Jr. helps lead Lakers to fourth consecutive win
With Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves nursing injuries, Nick Smith Jr., Deandre Ayton and Rui Hachimura lead the Lakers to a 123-115 win over the Trail Blazers.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/story/2025-11-03/luka-doncic-austin-reaves-injuries-out-lakers
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“He just took the game over." The Lakers are 3-1 in games without Luka Doncic because they just keep getting contributions from everyone else. On Monday, it was the Nick Smith Jr. game.
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No Big 3, no problem: Nick Smith Jr. helps lead Lakers to fourth consecutive win
With Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves nursing injuries, Nick Smith Jr., Deandre Ayton and Rui Hachimura lead the Lakers to a 123-115 win over the Trail Blazers.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/story/2025-11-03/luka-doncic-austin-reaves-injuries-out-lakers
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Per the Lakers: Deandre Ayton (back spasms) upgraded to AVAILABLE tonight while Maxi Kleber (abdominal strain) is officially OUT.
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Marcus Smart finishes his pregame warmup by swishing a shot from the Lakers bench backwards over his head. (This took him two tries)
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Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves ruled OUT for tonight's back-to-back in Portland. Deandre Ayton remains questionable with back spasms for tonight's game in Portland but Maxi Kleber upgraded to questionable.
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"I am not well known at this moment so I’m just head down, working hard." If you don't know who No. 12 is now, you better learn, because Jake LaRavia is on a hot streak. From
@latimes.com
's Brad Turner:
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Jake LaRavia won't be unknown to Lakers fans much longer with games like this
Fans ask "Who's No. 12?" after rookie Jake LaRavia makes a great play for the Lakers, and he's been making quite a few of them.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/story/2025-11-03/los-angeles-lakers-miami-heat-nba-game-analysis
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Triple-double on an off-night? Luka Doncic will take it if it comes with a win. Doncic and Austin Reaves were struggling with their shot, but the Lakers still get by the Heat.
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Luka Doncic drops triple-double to power Lakers to victory over Heat
Luka Doncic puts up his first triple-double of the season and Austin Reaves scores 26 points to lead the Lakers to a 130-120 victory over the Miami Heat.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/story/2025-11-02/lakers-miami-heat-luka-doncic-austin-reaves
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Jaxson Hayes into the starting lineup for Deandre Ayton tonight.
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Rui Hachimura warming up as the Lakers host Miami to start a back-to-back. Tomorrow we go to Portland.
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Deandre Ayton has been downgraded to questionable with back spasms, JJ Redick says.
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"Fantasticness." Luka is back and doing Luka things.
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Luka Doncic returns and Lakers get a road win at Memphis
After a three-game absence, the superstar guard finishes with 44 points, 12 rebounds and six assists to help the Lakers improve to 4-2.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/story/2025-10-31/los-angeles-lakers-memphis-grizzlies-game-recap
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"Fantasticness." Luka is back and doing Luka things.
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Luka Doncic returns and Lakers get a road win at Memphis
After a three-game absence, the superstar guard finishes with 44 points, 12 rebounds and six assists to help the Lakers improve to 4-2.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/story/2025-10-31/los-angeles-lakers-memphis-grizzlies-game-recap
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Luka Doncic and Marcus Smart will be available tonight in Memphis.
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Luka Dončić (left finger sprain, lower left leg contusion) and Marcus Smart (right quad contusion) have been upgraded to PROBABLE for tonight’s game at Memphis.
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Luka Doncic and Marcus Smart both QUESTIONABLE for tomorrow's game in Memphis.
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"Who is No. 12?" Put some respect on Jake LaRavia's name. From
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's Chuck Schilken
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'Who is No. 12?' Jake LaRavia let Anthony Edwards, Timberwolves know during Lakers win
Jake LaRavia scored 27 points on near-perfect shooting Wednesday, leaving Timberwolves fans (and Anthony Edwards) asking 'Who is No. 12?' about the Lakers forward.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2025-10-30/jake-laravia-anthony-edwards-lakers-timberwolves-luka-doncic-lebron-james
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The Lakers officially have a new majority owner: Mark Walter's bid is unanimously approved by the NBA board of governors
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NBA approves Buss family sale of Lakers to Dodgers majority owner Mark Walter
The NBA board of governors unanimously approved Mark Walter's bid to buy majority ownership of the Lakers, expanding Walter's influence on L.A. pro sports.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/story/2025-10-30/nba-approves-buss-family-sale-of-lakers-to-dodgers-majority-owner-mark-walter
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This week's newsletter on the unofficial love language of the Lakers: trolling
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Lakers newsletter: Why 'trolling' might be the key to unlocking Deandre Ayton
One play showed why there could be a bright future for Deandre Ayton's revenge tour and the Lakers' title hopes.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/newsletter/2025-10-28/deandre-ayton
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"We played hard enough to win. We just didn’t execute as good as we needed to.” Austin Reaves has another huge scoring night but it wasn't enough to save the short-handed Lakers again. From
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's Brad Turner
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Despite Austin Reaves' 41 points, shorthanded Lakers are no match for Trail Blazers
Austin Reaves scores 41 points, but the Lakers, missing seven players, can't keep up with the Trail Blazers.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/story/2025-10-27/los-angeles-lakers-portland-trail-blazers-game-recap
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Marcus Smart (quad contusion) and Gabe Vincent (ankle sprain) added to the injury report and are OUT for tonight's back to back against Portland. Luka, LeBron, Maxi Kleber, Adou Thiero and Jaxson Hayes remain out. Lakers down to 7 standard contract players.
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Luka couldn't get 50. No problem for Austin Reaves. On Reaves' career night
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With Luka Doncic injured, Austin Reaves scores career-high 51 points in Lakers' win
Austin Reaves puts on a dominant show, finishing with 51 points, 11 rebounds and nine assists in the Lakers' 127-120 win over the Sacramento Kings.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/story/2025-10-26/lakers-star-luka-doncic-sidelined-by-finger-injury-kings-recap
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Luka couldn't get 50. No problem for Austin Reaves. On Reaves' career night
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With Luka Doncic injured, Austin Reaves scores career-high 51 points in Lakers' win
Austin Reaves puts on a dominant show, finishing with 51 points, 11 rebounds and nine assists in the Lakers' 127-120 win over the Sacramento Kings.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/story/2025-10-26/lakers-star-luka-doncic-sidelined-by-finger-injury-kings-recap
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JJ Redick said while he was aware of the Luka Doncic’s finger injury that he suffered early in the game Friday, he had no idea about the left leg contusion immediately after the game. He said the team was still looking into when it could have happened in the game.
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Lakers star Luka Doncic sidelined by finger, leg injuries
Lakers guard Luka Doncic will miss at least one week with a left finger sprain and a left lower leg contusion, the team announced Sunday.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/story/2025-10-26/lakers-star-luka-doncic-sidelined-by-finger-injury-kings-recap
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Luka Doncic dominated, but the Lakers also got key contributions from Marcus Smart, Deandre Ayton, Rui Hachimura and Austin Reaves to get their first win of the year.
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Marcus Smart proves his worth to Lakers in their first win of the season
Marcus Smart quietly had an impressive performance against Minnesota, with the Lakers outscoring the Timberwolves by 24 points when he was on the court.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/story/2025-10-25/lakers-marcus-smart-timberwolves-victory
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"I’m not surprised at all now." Luka is inevitable.
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's Brad Turner on Doncic's big night (and bad shoulder shimmy)
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Luka Doncic scores 49 to lead Lakers to a rout of Timberwolves
He sets a Lakers record with 92 points in his first two games to open a season while tying Kobe Bryant and Kyle Kuzma with 23 points in the first quarter Friday.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/story/2025-10-24/los-angeles-lakers-minnesota-timberwolves-game-recap
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JJ Redick says Jaxson Hayes will be out with knee soreness tonight against the Timberwolves. Christian Koloko will be active off the bench after Deandre Ayton.
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