Lakers' Gabe Vincent Expected Out 2–4 Weeks

Gabe Vincent exited Sunday's game vs. the Sacramento Kings with a left ankle sprain, did not return after X-rays were reported clean, and finished with roughly 18–19 minutes (3 points, 1 rebound, 1 assist). ESPN's Shams Charania reports Vincent is expected to miss multiple weeks, roughly two to four, and was ruled out for Monday's game. The injury further strains an already thin Lakers roster — LeBron James is out with sciatica, Luka Dončić has been sidelined with a finger issue for over a week, and Marcus Smart is also banged up. Los Angeles plans a committee approach to absorb Vincent's minutes, likely expanding roles for Jake LaRavia and Dalton Knecht and even considering Bronny James. The team is monitoring Vincent's status, conducting further tests and evaluations, and will provide additional medical updates as they prepare for upcoming games.