3 Josh Hart SG

Hart totaled 15 points (6-8 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-3 FT), two rebounds, two blocks, and one assist in 29 minutes during Thursday's 126-111 loss to Houston.

Hart played well in 29 minutes Thursday, scoring at least 15 points for the second time in three games. Hart appears to be more suited to the starting lineup but is still not consistent enough to warrant ownership in standard formats.

Hart turned in nine points (3-9 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds and one block across 35 minutes in the Lakers' 108-105 win over the Heat on Monday.

Hart saw another turn with the first unit and performed well as a complementary option. The second-year guard's usage is naturally capped while sharing the floor with the likes of LeBron James and Kyle Kuzma, but Hart offers some value in the area of scoring and rebounds in deeper formats.

Hart will get the start at shooting guard in Friday's matchup with the Spurs, Kyle Goon of the Southern California News Group reports.

Hart will replace Brandon Ingram (ankle) in the first-unit. Ingram is expected to miss at least two games total, so Hart could be in line for heavier workload in the near future.

Hart (ankle) is available to play in Sunday's game against Orlando, Mike Trudell of the Lakers' official site reports.

Hart was listed as probable, however coach Luke Walton said Hart will be available off the bench for normal minutes. Hart is averaging 10.1 points and 3.8 rebounds in 25.4 minutes per game this season.

Hart (ankle) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against Orlando.

Hart has been nursing a strained tendon in his left ankle, but the expectation is that he'll be able to play through the ailment again Sunday. The Villanova product was held scoreless in 14 minutes of action in Friday's win over Utah.