The Los Angeles Lakers are coming off consecutive wins against Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets and have one of the best win streaks in the NBA, winning seven straight games heading into Thursday’s game on the road against the Miami Heat.
Even though the Lakers are red-hot right now, the team is dealing with some injuries to its best players, with Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Austin Reaves all listed as questionable earlier in the day.
Luka Doncic & LeBron James Cleared to Play vs. Heat
Fortunately for Los Angeles, both superstars LeBron James and Luka Doncic have been cleared to play against the Miami Heat on Thursday night.
LeBron James and Luka Doncic have been upgraded to AVAILABLE, while Austin Reaves remains QUESTIONABLE: pic.twitter.com/wKPfOPgSLd
— Ryan Ward (@RyanWardLA) March 19, 2026
However, Austin Reaves remains questionable due to a right foreman contusion. The Lakers should be able to endure if Reaves is ultimately ruled out, but it obviously concern for the team heading into this matchup with hopes of winning an eighth straight game.
Lakers Recall Maxi Kleber from South Bay
Los Angeles Lakers forward Maxi Kleber
Feb 7, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Maxi Kleber (14) passes the ball to forward LeBron James (23) against the Golden State Warriors during the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images | Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
Even though Maxi Kleber has officially been ruled out of Thursday’s game against the Heat, he was assigned to the South Bay Lakers to participate in practice with the G League squad.
The Los Angeles Lakers have recalled forward/center Maxi Kleber from the South Bay Lakers following today’s practice.
— Ryan Ward (@RyanWardLA) March 19, 2026
After going through practice with South Bay, Kleber was promptly recalled by the parent club, which is a good sign of his progress in working his way back from a lumbar strain.
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