Vincent ended Wednesday's 103-96 loss to the Timberwolves in Game 5 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs with zero points (0-2 FG, 0-2 3Pt), three rebounds and two assists in 26 minutes.
Vincent provided a limited impact in Wednesday's loss, going scoreless for a second consecutive contest. The 28-year-old struggled throughout the club's 4-1 first-round series loss to Minnesota, averaging 2.8 points, 1.0 rebounds and 1.0 assists while shooting just 35.7 percent from the field across 19.8 minutes per game. Vincent is entering the final season of his three-year, $33 million contract during. He finished the 2024-25 campaign with averages of 6.4 points, 1.5 three-pointers, 1.4 assists and 1.3 rebounds across 21.2 minutes per game in 72 regular-season outings (11 starts).
Vincent chipped in six points (2-4 FG, 2-4 3Pt), one assist and one block over 19 minutes during Tuesday's 94-85 victory over Minnesota in Game 2 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
Vincent hasn't made the same impact in the playoffs as during the regular season, totaling nine points and two assists through two games. However, he's the clear top guard off the bench for coach JJ Redick, totaling 44 minutes compared to Jordan Goodwin's 13.
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Lakers' Gabe Vincent: Suiting up Sunday
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Vincent (knee) is available for Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
Vincent has been upgraded from questionable to available and will play in the regular-season finale. He may even start, as the Lakers will be without Austin Reaves (ankle), Luka Doncic (quadriceps), LeBron James (groin) and others.
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Lakers' Gabe Vincent: Uncertain to play Sunday
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Vincent is questionable for Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers due to a left knee effusion, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
Vincent is dealing with a left knee injury, but the questionable tag suggests a decision on his status will be made closer to the 3:30 p.m. ET tipoff. Vincent is likely to operate as one of the team's primary playmakers if upgraded to available since the likes of Luka Doncic (quadriceps), LeBron James (groin) and Austin Reaves (ankle) have been ruled out.
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Lakers' Gabe Vincent: Good to go Tuesday
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Vincent (knee) is available for Tuesday's game against Oklahoma City, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.
Vincent was initially listed as questionable due to a left knee effusion, though he was later upgraded to probable before being cleared to suit up. The 28-year-old combo guard has averaged 11.0 points, 2.4 rebounds and 1.2 assists across 21.6 minutes per game in his last five appearances.
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Lakers' Gabe Vincent: Likely to play Tuesday
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Vincent (knee) has been listed as probable for Tuesday's game against the Thunder, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.
Vincent has been upgraded to probable for Tuesday's game in Oklahoma City despite dealing with a knee issue. The veteran guard has played well as of late, scoring in double digits in three of the last five games for the Lakers.
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Lakers' Gabe Vincent: Working through knee injury
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Vincent is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Thunder due to left knee effusion, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.
Vincent dealt with a left knee injury in March, and it appears the issue has flared up and has jeopardized his chances of playing Tuesday. Dalton Knecht and Jordan Goodwin would stand to see an increase in minutes off the bench if Vincent is unable to play. Vincent has averaged 8.8 points, 2.1 rebounds and 1.0 assists over his last 10 outings while shooting 40.7 percent from three.
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Lakers' Gabe Vincent: Catches fire from deep
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Vincent totaled 20 points (6-14 FG, 6-13 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 24 minutes during Monday's 104-98 win over the Rockets.
Vincent is officially on fire for the Lakers. Over his last two appearances, he's produced 17.5 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 1.0 steals and 5.0 three-pointers in just 23.5 minutes. During that stretch, he shot a combined 10-of-19 from beyond the arc.
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Lakers' Gabe Vincent: Will play Saturday
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Vincent (knee) has been cleared to play in Saturday's game against the Bulls, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.
After sitting out Thursday's loss to the Bucks due to a knee injury, Vincent will be back on the floor Saturday. The veteran guard is averaging 6.2 points, 1.2 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game, shooting 39.9 percent from the floor and 35.1 percent from deep.
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Lakers' Gabe Vincent: Back to bench Saturday
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Vincent will come off the bench during Saturday's game against the Bulls, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.
Vincent was in the first unit during Thursday's loss to the Bucks but will be in the second unit against Chicago on Saturday. The veteran guard is averaging 6.5 points, 1.0 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game in a reserve role for Los Angeles this season.
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Lakers' Gabe Vincent: Now likely to play Saturday
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Vincent (knee) is listed as probable for Saturday's game versus the Bulls.
Vincent has been upgraded from questionable to probable Saturday despite dealing with a left knee issue. However, with Luka Doncic (ankle) and Austin Reaves (ankle) expected to return to action as well, Vincent should slide to the bench if he's ultimately upgraded to available.
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Lakers' Gabe Vincent: Iffy for Saturday
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Vincent (knee) has been listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Bulls, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Vincent has been managing a left knee issue and could miss Saturday's matchup against Chicago. If Vincent is ultimately ruled out, the Lakers will likely turn to Jordan Goodwin, Shake Milton and Bronny James to help shoulder the load in the backcourt.
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Lakers' Gabe Vincent: Running with first unit
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Vincent is starting Thursday's game against the Bucks, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.
Vincent is starting at point guard while Luka Doncic gets the night to rest. Vincent's last start dates back to March 13, also against the Bucks, when he was held to six points, one rebound and one assist in 26 minutes.
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Lakers' Gabe Vincent: Likely to play Sunday
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Vincent (knee) is probable for Sunday's game against the Suns, Khobi Price of The Orange County Register reports.
Vincent has been upgraded from questionable to probable after missing Friday's loss to the Nuggets due to left knee injury management. The 28-year-old combo guard has started in four of his last six appearances and has averaged 9.2 points and 1.8 assists across 26.7 minutes per contest in that span.
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Lakers' Gabe Vincent: Good to go Sunday
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Vincent (knee) is available for Sunday's game against the Suns.
As expected, Vincent has been upgraded from probable to available and will return to action after taking a seat for the second night of a back-to-back set Friday. Over his last six appearances (four starts), Vincent has averaged 9.2 points and 1.8 assists in 26.7 minutes per game.
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Lakers' Gabe Vincent: Questionable for Sunday
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Vincent (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Suns.
Vincent missed Friday's game while managing a left knee injury, and the questionable tag suggests a decision on his status will be made closer to the 3:30 p.m. ET tipoff. If deemed healthy, Vincent should see steady minutes in the backcourt as part of the second unit.
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Lakers' Gabe Vincent: Not playing Friday
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Vincent (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Nuggets, Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette reports.
Vincent will sit out of the second leg of the Lakers' back-to-back set Friday while managing a left knee injury, but he should be available for Sunday's game against the Suns. Jordan Goodwin and Shake Milton should see an uptick in minutes off the bench due to Vincent's absence.
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Lakers' Gabe Vincent: Unlikely to play Friday
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Vincent is listed as doubtful for Friday's game versus the Nuggets due to left knee injury management, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
Vincent started in the Lakers' last two outings but is expected to sit out the second leg of the team's back-to-back Friday due to left knee injury management. With Luka Doncic (calf/ankle) already ruled out, Jordan Goodwin and Shake Milton are candidates to receive increased playing time.
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