Brown isn't in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Bulls, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.
LeBron James will replace Brown in the starting five Wednesday. Brown is averaging 5.3 points and 3.3 rebounds in 19.8 minutes across his previous 24 games coming off the bench this season.
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Lakers' Troy Brown: Pops for 18 in Sunday's loss
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Brown notched 18 points (7-13 FG, 4-9 3Pt), six rebounds, one assist, two blocks and two steals in 32 minutes during Sunday's 118-108 loss to the Bulls.
This may have been the end of the 23-year-old's run in the starting five, as LeBron James returned from his foot injury Sunday and played 30 minutes off the bench, but if it is, Brown went out with a solid performance as he led all Lakers' starters in scoring. He's been a useful rotation piece for L.A. this season, but Brown's fantasy value was erratic even in his expanded role -- he scored in double digits in only five of 14 starts during this latest stretch.
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Lakers' Troy Brown: Scores 12 points in win
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Brown finished with 12 points (4-8 FG, 4-8 3Pt), five rebounds and two assists across 29 minutes in Sunday's 111-105 win over the Magic.
Brown hit double figures in scoring for the first time since March 7, but he barely met that threshold and did so while offering little else across the stat sheet. The Lakers seem to value him on the starting unit for his defense and spot-up shooting, but he'll likely struggle to crack 15 percent usage in most games while sharing the floor with the likes of Anthony Davis and D'Angelo Russell.
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Lakers' Troy Brown: Does little in starting role
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Brown accumulated three points (0-8 FG, 0-7 3Pt, 3-4 FT), two rebounds and four assists over 28 minutes during Sunday's 112-108 loss to the Knicks.
Were it not for Brown's free throws, he would have gone scoreless on the night. Brown missed all eight of this shot attempts, a trend that we've witnessed often this season. Somehow, he's managed a 42.9 percent conversion rate this season despite some awful shooting performances.
Brown had eight points (3-5 FG, 2-3 3Pt), six rebounds, two assists and three steals in 25 minutes during Friday's 110-102 loss to Minnesota.
Brown turned in a modest scoring night but made the most of his limited chances from the field. He notched his best rebounding night since Feb. 11 and tied his season high with three steals. Brown has been held to single figures in the scoring column in five of his last six matchups, averaging 7.2 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.2 steals over this stretch.
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Lakers' Troy Brown: Season high in scoring
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Brown registered 19 points (7-10 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 1-1 FT), one rebound, four assists, two blocks and one steal in 34 minutes during Wednesday's 123-117 win over the Thunder.
Brown's efficient scoring helped him record a season-high 19 points. The 23-year-old forward is averaging 8.4 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 27.5 minutes across his 33 starts in 2022-23. Brown will likely continue to start in LeBron James' (foot) absence.
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Lakers' Troy Brown: Gets starting nod
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Brown is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game versus Memphis, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.
Brown will replace LeBron James (foot) in the starting five Tuesday. The 23-year-old forward is averaging 8.2 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 27.3 minutes across his 31 starts this season.
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Lakers' Troy Brown: Joins second unit
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Brown will come off the bench for Wednesday's game against the Pelicans, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports.
Brown saw three consecutive starts with LeBron James (foot) sidelined, but will shift back to the bench Wednesday with James active. In 21 games off the bench this season, Brown averaged 5.4 points and 3.3 rebounds across 19.9 minutes.
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Lakers' Troy Brown: Starting Thursday
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Brown will start Thursday against the Bucks, Harrison Faigen of SBNation.com reports.
With LeBron James (foot) not playing Thursday, Brown will step into the starting small forward role for the Lakers. Expect Lonnie Walker and Austin Reaves to see minutes off the bench in relief of Brown.
Brown provided nine points (4-6 FG, 1-2 3Pt), six rebounds, one assist and one steal in 22 minutes in Tuesday's 133-130 loss to the Thunder.
With the Lakers recently installing trade pickup Rui Hachimura as their new starting power forward, Brown moved to the bench last week and has seen a drop in playing time. In his three games since transitioning to a second-unit role, Brown is averaging 8.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.3 three-pointers, 1.0 assists and 1.0 steals in 23.7 minutes per contest. Brown might be able to maintain that playing time over the rest of the season, but he won't warrant attention outside of deeper leagues.
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Lakers' Troy Brown: Coming off bench Thursday
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Brown will come off the bench Thursday against the Pacers, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports.
After starting the past 10 games and averaging 7.9 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.9 assists in 29.0 minutes, Brown will move to the bench while coach Darvin Ham starts newly acquired Rui Hachimura at forward next to LeBron James. Brown should remain in the rotation, but the Lakers could be getting Austin Reaves (hamstring) back as soon as Saturday, which could bring Brown's minutes down further.
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Lakers' Troy Brown: Corrals career-high 17 boards
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Brown ended Monday's 121-104 loss to the Nets with 11 points (4-8 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 17 rebounds and four assists across 31 minutes.
Brown made his ninth straight start Monday and attacked the boards with a vengeance, leading the Lakers with a career-high 17 rebounds. It was the third time this season that the forward has notched double-digit boards, though the last time he did so came back in late November. Brown has seen a healthy 28.4 minutes per game during the nine-game starting stretch, though he has posted just moderate production during that span, averaging 7.8 points, 5.2 boards, 1.8 assists and 1.6 three-pointers.
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Lakers' Troy Brown: Start yields nothing Saturday
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Brown finished with two points (1-7 FG, 0-5 3Pt), four rebounds and one assist over 27 minutes during Saturday's 125-121 overtime loss to the Celtics.
Brown remained in the starting lineup Saturday but once again failed to deliver. He has now started in eight straight games, logging 27.9 minutes per game. However, in that time he has been nothing more than a top-160 player, offering upside in turnovers and free throw percentage, barely. There is no reason to be holding him in any 12-team leagues, and even managers in deeper formats would be better off streaming his spot.
Brown (quadriceps) is available to play Monday against Houston and will start, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports.
Brown was previously listed as probable on the injury report due to left quad soreness, so this news comes as no surprise. He's averaging 8.8 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 1.5 steals through four games in January, and he's set to make his second straight start with Lonnie Walker (knee) sidelined.
