Ayton (knee) is good to go Monday against the Thunder.

EDGE Analysis

Ayton is set to return to action after being a late scratch Saturday against the Thunder. With Luka Doncic (hamstring) sidelined, Ayton could see a short-term boost in usage.

Ayton (knee) is listed as probable for Monday's game against the Thunder, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com report.

EDGE Analysis

Ayton was a late scratch for Saturday's game against the Warriors due to right knee soreness. It appears the veteran center will play Monday, though he could be held out for the second leg of the Lakers' back-to-back set Tuesday against the Spurs. Ayton's return would lead to Jaxson Hayes reverting to a bench role.

Ayton (knee) will be day-to-day moving forward, head coach JJ Redick told Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com following Saturday's win over the Warriors.

EDGE Analysis

Ayton was ruled out of Saturday's contest due to right knee soreness, and it's unclear whether the big man will miss more time. For now, he should be considered questionable for Monday's game against the Thunder. If he's unable to play, Jaxson Hayes should remain in the starting unit.

Ayton has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Warriors due to right knee soreness, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ayton was an extremely late addition to the injury report due to the knee issue, and his next opportunity to play will come Monday against the Thunder. With the big man sidelined, Jaxson Hayes will get the starting nod, while Drew Timme and Maxi Kleber are candidates for increased burn off the bench.

Ayton supplied 28 points (12-14 FG, 4-4 FT), 13 rebounds, three assists, three blocks and one steal in 29 minutes during Friday's 142-111 win over the Wizards.

EDGE Analysis

Ayton was effective on both ends of the floor in this one, stuffing the stat sheet in the blowout victory. After averaging just 6.6 points per game in his previous five outings, the big man finished one point shy of tying his season high, reaching the 20-point mark for the second time this month. He also led all players in rebounds, securing his 17th double-double of the season. Additionally, Ayton swatted a game-high three shots and has now recorded at least one block in six straight games.

Ayton provided 10 points (4-4 FG, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one block across 19 minutes during Wednesday's 129-99 loss to the Cavaliers.

EDGE Analysis

Ayton continues to trend in the wrong direction for the Lakers. Over his last seven outings, he's seen 23.6 minutes per game with 10.0 points, 7.0 rebounds and 0.7 blocks on 55.4 percent shooting from the field. Jaxson Hayes and Jarred Vanderbilt don't appear to be serious threats to his starting job for now, however.

Ayton (eye) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Thursday's game versus the Clippers.

EDGE Analysis

Ayton exited Tuesday's win over the Nuggets after getting poked in the eye, but he'll be back in action Thursday night. With Ayton active, Jaxson Hayes loses his streaming appeal.

Ayton (eye) won't return to Tuesday's game against the Nuggets, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ayton sustained a left eye injury late in the second quarter and won't return during the second half. He'll finish with four points (2-5 FG) and eight rebounds in 15 minutes. The big man's next opportunity to play will come Thursday against the Clippers.

Ayton is questionable to return to Tuesday's game against the Nuggets due to a left eye injury, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ayton was hit in the eye late in the second quarter and did not start the second half. If the big man isn't cleared to return, Jaxson Hayes and Drew Timme will likely pick up the slack the rest of the way.

Ayton did not start the second half of Tuesday's game against the Nuggets due to an apparent facial injury, Thuc Nhi Nguyen of the Los Angeles Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ayton appeared to take a hit to the face in the second quarter and has yet to leave the locker room. If the big man is unable to return, Jaxson Hayes and Drew Timme are candidates for increased burn the rest of the way.