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Acuff amassed 34 points (13-26 FG, 3-11 3Pt, 5-5 FT), 14 assists, six rebounds, two steals and one block across 41 minutes in Thursday's 132-120 loss to the Pelicans.

Acuff wasn't very efficient from three-point range but had a productive night from inside the arc, finishing with a game- and career-high scoring total. The rookie No. 7 overall pick also led all players in assists en route to his first career double-double. He's reached the 20-point threshold in three of his five regular-season appearances thus far, dishing out at least five dimes three times as well.

Jerome (back) is available for Thursday's game at Portland.

Jerome was added to the injury report less than an hour before tipoff, though he was cleared to play after going through pregame warmups. The veteran guard has been spectacular through four regular-season games, averaging 29.8 points, 6.5 assists, 3.5 rebounds, 2.5 triples and 0.8 steals in 31.3 minutes per contest.

Jerome is questionable for Thursday's game against the Trail Blazers due to back tightness.

Jerome was added to the injury report less than one hour before tipoff, so it appears the back issue recently popped up. The team should have another update on his availability shortly.

Williams (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against Memphis, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.

Williams was initially added to the injury report as doubtful due to a left knee injury, so the fact that he's been ruled out is no surprise. Micah Potter and Yang Hansen could pick up a few additional minutes behind starter Donovan Clingan in Williams' absence.

Ighodaro (oblique) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against Denver.

Ighodaro hasn't played since Phoenix's regular-season opener due to a right oblique strain, though he's considered day-to-day ahead of Friday's contest. If the big man is cleared to return, Khaman Maluach and Duop Reath could see fewer minutes.

Carr (oblique) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Golden State.

Carr has yet to make his NBA debut while tending to a right oblique strain. His next opportunity to take the court will arrive Sunday against Toronto.

Santos (knee) is listed as doubtful for Friday's game against the Warriors.

Santos is expected to miss a second straight game while dealing with left knee tendinitis. If the 24-year-old forward remains sidelined, Georges Niang would likely continue seeing increased playing time.

Thiero (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Warriors.

Thiero has yet to appear in a regular-season game due to a left knee injury that he picked up during preseason action in early October. His next chance to play is Sunday against the Raptors, but it's unclear when the second-year pro will be cleared to make his 2026-27 debut.

Doncic (back) will play in Friday's game against the Warriors.

Doncic was held out of Wednesday's game against the Clippers after logging 37 minutes in the first half of the back-to-back Tuesday. However, he'll be a full go for Friday's clash. The star guard has been on a tear to begin the 2026-27 season, averaging 36.0 points, 6.8 rebounds, 8.3 assists and 1.3 steals in four appearances.

Williams (foot) is questionable for Friday's game against Golden State.

Williams started in each of the first four games of the regular season but was unable to play in Wednesday's 103-87 win over the Clippers due to a foot injury. Jake LaRavia would likely remain in the Lakers' starting five if Williams is not cleared to play Friday.