What happened: The Los Angeles Lakers downgraded Jake LaRavia to out with a right ankle sprain ahead of Friday's scheduled game against the LA Clippers, moving him off his prior questionable designation.

Why it matters: LaRavia's absence trims the Lakers' frontcourt depth for the regular-season matchup with the Clippers. Los Angeles will have to redistribute his wing and forward minutes across the remaining active rotation while managing the ankle injury.

What to watch: The Lakers host the Clippers on Friday night prior to tipoff, while LaRavia's status for upcoming games will depend on subsequent team injury updates.