Howard (knee) is available to play Wednesday against Indiana.

EDGE Analysis

As expected, the veteran center will be available for the Lakers on Wednesday. It's unclear at the moment, though, if Howard will garner a third straight start or come in off the bench. Regardless, the 2004 first-round pick is averaging 5.4 points and 5.5 rebounds across 34 outings this year.

Howard is listed as probable for Wednesday's contest against the Pacers with left knee soreness, Harrison Faigen of Silver Screen and Roll reports.

EDGE Analysis

Howard is expected to continue playing through soreness in his left knee. Over his last three games, the veteran big man is averaging 8.3 points, 6.0 rebounds and 1.3 steals in 19.3 minutes.

Howard (knee) will play Monday against Utah, Kyle Goon of The Orange County Register reports.

EDGE Analysis

Howard will once again play through soreness in his left knee. He's finished in double figures twice in January and is coming off a 13-point scoring output Saturday against Denver.

Howard (knee) is probable for Monday's game against the Jazz.

EDGE Analysis

Howard continues to deal with left knee soreness but was able to play through the issue Saturday against the Nuggets. He's averaged 8.4 points and 6.2 rebounds in 14.2 minutes per game across his last five appearances.

Howard will start Saturday against the Nuggets, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

LeBron James has been starting at center lately, but Howard will get the nod in an attempt to slow down Nikola Jokic. In Howard's six starts, he's averaged 4.0 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 17.5 minutes.

Howard (knee) is available for Saturday's matchup against the Nuggets, Kyle Goon of The Orange County Register reports.

EDGE Analysis

Despite knee soreness, Howard will be available. His presence may come in handy against Nikola Jokic.

Howard (knee) is questionable for Saturday's contest against the Nuggets, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Howard is averaging just 9.3 minutes over the past three games, so a potential absence won't affect the rotation much. Still, if he's out, we could see more minutes from DeAndre Jordan.

Howard contributed 14 points (6-12 FG, 2-2 FT), 14 rebounds, three assists and two steals across 22 minutes during Tuesday's 122-114 victory over the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

Howard's upside is a big question mark currently, as the team has switched between the veteran and Stanley Johnson as the starter in place of Anthony Davis (knee) Howard's line points toward a consistent role until Davis returns at the end of the month, but the implied variance in relation to Johnson makes him less dependable as a fantasy producer.

Howard isn't starting Friday's game against the Trail Blazers, Kyle Goon of The Orange County Register reports.

EDGE Analysis

Howard returned to the starting five for Wednesday's matchup against the Grizzlies, but he'll come off the bench for the second time in the last three games. Stanley Johnson will draw the start against Portland.

Howard will start Wednesday's game at Memphis, Mike Trudell of the Lakers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Howard didn't see the court Tuesday but will return to the starting five for the second half of the back-to-back set. He played only six minutes against the Nets on Christmas Day and doesn't offer much fantasy upside at this point.