Vincent (back) is not being listed on the injury report ahead of Wednesday's matchup with the Spurs.
Vincent is set to return from a nine-game absence Wednesday evening, and head coach JJ Redick relayed that the former will be limited to about 18 minutes against San Antonio, per Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com. With Vincent back in the mix, there might be fewer minutes available for Nick Smith and Marcus Smart.
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Lakers' Gabe Vincent: Ruled out Tuesday
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Vincent (back) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Pelicans, Thuc Nhi Nguyen of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Vincent was initially listed as questionable for Tuesday's game, though he'll remain sidelined for a ninth consecutive contest due to a back strain. Nick Smith and Dalton Knecht are candidates for increased minutes due to Vincent being sidelined. Head coach JJ Redick said Tuesday that he expects Vincent to be available Wednesday against the Spurs, per Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com.
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Lakers' Gabe Vincent: Downgraded to doubtful
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Vincent (back) is doubtful for Tuesday's game against the Pelicans.
Vincent is unlikely to play due to a lumbar back strain, which is set to have cost him nine consecutive games. His expected absence leaves the door open for Nick Smith and Dalton Knecht to stick in the Lakers' rotation, though neither player figures to see enough playing time to warrant much streaming consideration.
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Lakers' Gabe Vincent: Questionable for Tuesday
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Vincent (back) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Pelicans.
Vincent has been upgraded to questionable after missing the Lakers' last eight games due to a back strain. If the 29-year-old guard is cleared to play Tuesday, fewer minutes will be available for the likes of Nick Smith and Dalton Knecht. Across six appearances (two starts) in December, Vincent averaged 5.7 points while shooting 33.3 percent from the field in 21.2 minutes per contest.
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Lakers' Gabe Vincent: Won't play Sunday
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Head coach JJ Redick said that Vincent (back), who has already been ruled out for Friday's game against Memphis, won't play in Sunday's rematch versus the Grizzlies, Thuc Nhi Nguyen of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Vincent hasn't played since Dec. 14 due to a back injury, and his next opportunity to suit up will come Tuesday against New Orleans. While the 29-year-old guard will remain sidelined Sunday, Redick said he's hopeful Vincent will participate in practice Saturday. With the seventh-year pro unavailable, Nick Smith and Dalton Knecht will likely see increased playing time.
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Lakers' Gabe Vincent: Won't go Friday
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Vincent (back) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Grizzlies.
Vincent will miss his seventh straight outing due to a back injury, and he should be considered highly questionable for Sunday's rematch against Memphis. With the 29-year-old guard remaining on the shelf, Nick Smith will likely continue to see increased minutes.
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Lakers' Gabe Vincent: Still sidelined
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Vincent (back) won't play in Sunday's game against the Kings.
Vincent has been battling a back issue since Dec. 18, which was expected to sideline him for at least one week. There haven't been any updates regarding his status, nor an updated timeline for return.
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Lakers' Gabe Vincent: To miss one week of action
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Vincent (back) will miss at least one week of action, Dan Woike of The Athletic reports Thursday.
Vincent is dealing with some lower back tightness and will be re-evaluated in one week. Based on this timeline, it's likely that the guard ends up missing at least four games. In Vincent's absence, the Lakers could lean more on guys such as Jake LaRavia and Dalton Knecht, especially if Austin Reaves (calf) remains sidelined.
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Lakers' Gabe Vincent: Iffy to play Thursday
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Vincent (back) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against Utah, Dan Woike of The Athletic reports.
Vincent is working through low back soreness, which puts him in jeopardy of missing Thursday's game. With Austin Reaves (calf) sidelined, Dalton Knecht and Jake LaRavia would be poised for more minutes off the bench if Vincent is not cleared to play.
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Lakers' Gabe Vincent: Lackluster production continues
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Vincent posted five points (2-5 FG, 1-3 3Pt) and one steal in 19 minutes during Sunday's 116-114 win over the Suns.
Even with Austin Reaves (calf) sidelined, Vincent has struggled to get things going this season. Over 14 appearances this season, Vincent has scored double-digit points only once while shooting 35 percent from the floor.
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Lakers' Gabe Vincent: Slotted to bench
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Vincent will come off the bench during Sunday's game against the 76ers, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.
Vincent started the last two games, but he will return to the bench Sunday due to Luka Doncic (personal) returning to the lineup. Vincent is coming off his best game of the season, in which he scored 18 points across 30 minutes.
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Lakers' Gabe Vincent: Starting Thursday
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Vincent is in the starting lineup for Thursday's game in Toronto, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.
Vincent is back in the starting lineup with Luka Doncic (personal) taking the night off, and he'll be joined in the first unit by Austin Reaves, LeBron James, Rui Hachimura and Deandre Ayton. Over four starts this season, Vincent has posted averages of 4.3 points and 2.8 assists per game.
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Lakers' Gabe Vincent: Not starting Monday
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Vincent won't start Monday against the Suns, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.
With LeBron James (foot) back in action, Vincent will retreat to the second unit. Over four outings off the bench this season, the 29-year-old guard has averaged 3.8 points while shooting 55.6 percent from the field in 19.3 minutes per contest.
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Lakers' Gabe Vincent: Enters starting lineup
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Vincent will start Sunday's game against the Pelicans, Thuc Nhi Nguyen of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Vincent gets the start due to LeBron James (foot) being out of the lineup. In three starts this season, Vincent holds averages of 3.7 points, 2.3 assists, 1.0 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 24.0 minutes per contest.
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Lakers' Gabe Vincent: Hits two triples in return
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Vincent (ankle) finished with six points (2-3 FG, 2-3 3Pt) and one assist in 16 minutes Tuesday in the Lakers' 140-126 win over the Jazz.
While LeBron James' (sciatica) season debut captured most of the headlines, Vincent's return from an extended absence of his own helped bring the Los Angeles rotation back to full strength for the first time in 2025-26. Vincent had started in the Lakers' first three games before going down with a slight ligament tear and sprain of his left ankle, but James' return relegated the veteran guard to the bench. Vincent knocked down a couple of outside shots and was a plus-15 during his time on the court, but he's unlikely to be in line for much more than the 16 minutes he received Tuesday while the Lakers have all of their key guards and wings available.
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Lakers' Gabe Vincent: Available for Tuesday
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Vincent (ankle) is available for Tuesday's game against the Jazz, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.
Tuesday is set to be Vincent's first appearance since Oct. 26 in Sacramento. The veteran guard is in line to play a reserve role in the Lakers' backcourt, likely leaving him with minimal fantasy appeal. For the year, Vincent has averaged 3.7 points, 2.3 assists, 1.0 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 24.0 minutes per game over three outings.
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Lakers' Gabe Vincent: Iffy for Tuesday
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Vincent (ankle) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Jazz, Thuc Nhi Nguyen of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Vincent hasn't played since Oct. 26 due to a left ankle sprain, though he appears to be nearing a return to game action. While the 29-year-old guard will likely face restrictions whenever he is cleared to play, his return could mean fewer minutes for Bronny James and Dalton Knecht.
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Lakers' Gabe Vincent: Set to miss multiple weeks
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Vincent (ankle) is expected to miss two to four weeks, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Vincent suffered a left ankle sprain Sunday against the Kings and is expected to miss multiple weeks while recovering. With both him and Luka Doncic (finger) sidelined for multiple games and Marcus Smart (quadriceps) also banged up, the depleted Lakers backcourt could give playing time to Bronny James, along with increased wing minutes for Jake LaRavia and Dalton Knecht.
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Lakers' Gabe Vincent: Suffers ankle sprain
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Vincent will not return to Sunday's game against the Kings due to a left ankle sprain, Dan Woike of The Athletic reports.
Vincent suffered the injury in the third quarter and exited for the locker room, where he reportedly underwent X-rays, which came back clean. He concludes the game with three points (0-4 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), one rebound, one assist and a steal in 18 minutes. If he is forced to miss time, Jake LaRavia and Dalton Knecht could see expanded roles.
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Lakers' Gabe Vincent: Exits for locker room
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Vincent left Sunday's game against the Kings due to an apparent ankle injury, Dan Woike of The Athletic reports.
Vincent appeared to roll his ankle in the third quarter before quickly being subbed out and limping back to the locker room. If he is unable to return, Jake LaRavia and Dalton Knecht could see extra time.
