Ariza is starting Monday's game against the Jazz, Kyle Goon of The Orange County Register reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ariza came off the bench Saturday against the Nuggets, finishing with nine points, three boards and three dimes in 21 minutes. His effort was evidently enough to give him another shot with the first unit, bumping Malik Monk to a bench role.

Ariza will come off the bench Saturday against the Nuggets, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Lakers will opt to start Dwight Howard to face off against Nikola Jokic. Ariza could still see extra minutes since Carmelo Anthony (back) is out.

Ariza will start Wednesday's game at Sacramento, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ariza has primarily come off the bench but will make his second start of the season Wednesday. He's averaging 3.4 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 16.6 minutes per contest.

Ariza isn't starting Friday's game against Atlanta, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ariza made his first start of the season in Tuesday's win over the Kings. However, Stanley Johnson will draw the start Friday.

Ariza will start Tuesday's matchup against the Kings, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ariza, in just his fifth appearance this season, gets the nod at power forward. In his four games, he's averaged 5.3 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 17.5 minutes.

Ariza (COVID-19 protocols) is available for Friday's game against the Trail Blazers, Mike Trudell of the Lakers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ariza was questionable for Friday's matchup due to return to competition reconditioning, but he'll be able to return following a four-game absence. He could be on a minutes restriction against the Trail Blazers.

Ariza (COVID-19 protocols) is questionable Friday against the Trail Blazers due to return to competition reconditioning, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ariza has missed the past four games due to protocols. If he returns, he could be on a minutes limit. The veteran has appeared in just two games this season, totaling 15 points, six rebounds, two assists and one steal in 36 minutes.

Ariza (ankle) was placed in the league's health and safety protocols Thursday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ariza was probable ahead of Thursday's game against the Spurs due to an ankle injury, but he'll now be unavailable due to the league's health and safety protocols. Jemerrio Jones could see a slight uptick in playing time in Ariza's absence.

Ariza (ankle) is listed as probable for Thursday's matchup with the Spurs.

EDGE Analysis

Ariza saw a slight uptick in minutes in his second appearance of the season following the extended absence, and barring any setbacks, he should be available for Thursday's game. The veteran totaled 12 points, five rebounds and a steal in Tuesday's loss to the Suns, and he should continue to see his workload grow moving forward as long as he can stay healthy.

Ariza accumulated 12 points (4-4 FG, 3-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds and one steal across 21 minutes during Tuesday's 108-90 loss to the Suns.

EDGE Analysis

Ariza came off the bench once again and looked impressive in terms of efficiency, missing just one free throw and also contributing on defense. It wouldn't be shocking if the veteran forward enters into the starting lineup once he gets a few more games under his belt, but as of now, his upside will be capped considering his minutes off the bench are limited.