Only four games into the season the Lakers are already dealing with a ton of injuries. In their last game against the Blazers, they had seven players out, including their two biggest stars, LeBron James and Luka Dončić.

While none of the injuries are considered long-term concerns, they are causing short-term problems as the bench continues to get slimmer. During their most recent matchup against the Blazers, the Lakers had to have all three of their two-way players active.

Luckily, the Lakers got some good news on the injury front on Wednesday. Jaxson Hayes will be returning to the lineup against the Wolves after dealing with left patellar tendinopathy.

Unfortunately, Marcus Smart will not be joining him. Smart remains out with a right quad contusion. Both players were listed as questio

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