Gabe Vincent
G LAL
Sat 1/17/26 9:38 PM

Vincent is in the starting lineup for Saturday's matchup with the Trail Blazers, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Vincent is getting the spot-start with Luka Doncic (groin) unavailable, and he'll be joined in the first unit by Jake LaRavia, LeBron James, Marcus Smart and Maxi Kleber. Over six starts this season, Vincent has recorded averages of 6.7 points, 2.7 assists and 1.5 triples per contest.

Gabe Vincent
G LAL
Thu 1/8/26 4:54 PM

Vincent (back) recorded six points (2-8 FG, 2-7 3Pt), two rebounds and two assists across 18 minutes off the bench in Wednesday's 107-91 loss to the Spurs.
EDGE Analysis
Vincent had been sidelined for the Lakers' previous nine games due to a lumbar strain before making his return to action Wednesday. Prior to the contest, head coach JJ Redick said that Vincent would be capped at around 18 minutes, and the veteran guard ended up reaching that limit before he was kept on the bench for the rest of the night. Though Vincent may see his playing-time restriction pushed up a bit in the Lakers' next game Friday versus the Bucks, he's averaging just 21.3 minutes per contest on the season and is unlikely to see his role grow in a major way so long as most of Los Angeles' key contributors are available.

Gabe Vincent
G LAL
Wed 1/7/26 2:18 PM

Vincent (back) is not being listed on the injury report ahead of Wednesday's matchup with the Spurs.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Gabe Vincent
G LAL
Tue 1/6/26 6:28 PM

Vincent (back) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Pelicans, Thuc Nhi Nguyen of the Los Angeles Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Gabe Vincent
G LAL
Tue 1/6/26 1:37 PM

Vincent (back) is doubtful for Tuesday's game against the Pelicans.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Gabe Vincent
G LAL
Mon 1/5/26 5:36 PM

Vincent (back) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Pelicans.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Gabe Vincent
G LAL
Fri 1/2/26 9:04 PM

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.
EDGE Analysis
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 that 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.

Gabe Vincent
G LAL
Thu 1/1/26 7:52 PM

Vincent (back) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Grizzlies.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Gabe Vincent
G LAL
Sat 12/27/25 8:02 PM

Vincent (back) won't play in Sunday's game against the Kings.
EDGE Analysis
Vincent has been battling a back issue since December 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.

Gabe Vincent
G LAL
Thu 12/18/25 11:25 AM

Vincent (back) will miss at least one week of action, Dan Woike of The Athletic reports Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
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.