Luka Doncic News, Rumors, Updates - Los Angeles Lakers

Good to go Sunday Doncic (groin) has been cleared to play Sunday against the Raptors, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.

Impact Doncic was a true game-time decision leading up to tipoff, but he's been given the green light to play after going through his pregame routine. He's been on a tear through eight January appearances, averaging 33.8 points, 6.4 rebounds, 8.6 assists and 1.6 steals in 36.8 minutes per game over that stretch.

1 HOUR AGO • ROTOWIRE

Are LeBron James, Luka Doncic playing tonight? Latest on Lakers injuries Luka Doncic sat out Saturday's blowout loss with an injury. LeBron is TBD. Here's the latest on the status of the two Lakers stars vs. the R...

4 HOURS AGO • USATODAY.COM

Are LeBron James and Luka Doncic playing today, Jan. 18, for Lakers vs Raptors? The Los Angeles Lakers face the Toronto Raptors in a matchup that promises high intensity and quality, but questions arise around two stars:...

4 HOURS AGO • BOLAVIP.COM

Lakers get positive Luka Doncic injury news after Blazers loss | Sporting News Luka Doncic's MRI didn't reveal any concerns for the Lakers.

6 HOURS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Could return Sunday Doncic (groin) is questionable for Sunday's game against Toronto, Dan Woike of The Athletic reports.

Impact Doncic is in danger of missing his second straight matchup due to left groin soreness. The team will presumably monitor him during warmups before providing another update on his availability for Sunday.

6 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Top Player Prop Bets for Raptors vs. Lakers on January 18, 2026 Scottie Barnes and Luka Doncic are two of the top players with prop bets available when the Toronto Raptors and the Los Angeles Lakers meet...

12 HOURS AGO • BLEACHERNATION.COM

James and the Lakers take on Barnes and the Raptors

Toronto visits Los Angeles for a non-conference matchup

20 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Sharpe leads Blazers to 132-116 win over the Lakers, playing without Doncic

Shaedon Sharpe had 25 points to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 132-116 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers, who were playing without top scorer Luka Doncic

22 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Lakers missing Doncic Luka, Deandre Ayton against Trail Blazers due to injury

Luka Doncic was ruled out of the Los Angeles Lakers’ game on Saturday night against the Portland Trail Blazers because of left groin soreness

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Max Kellerman says quiet part out loud about Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves pairing Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic aren't a perfect fit, but it's the best combo L.A. can build around.

1 DAY AGO • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

More Than Just Numbers: Why Kobe Bryant's 35.4 PPG season still outshines Luka Doncic's dominance this season While Luka Dončić leads the NBA in scoring, a deep dive into pace and era rules reveals why Kobe Bryant’s iconic 2005-06 season remains the...

1 DAY AGO • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

Is Luka Doncic playing tonight vs. Blazers? Final status for Lakers star | Sporting News Michael Kaskey-Blomain

1 DAY AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Deadspin | Lagging Lakers won't have Luka Doncic vs. trending Trail Blazers Deadspin | Lagging Lakers won't have Luka Doncic vs. trending Trail Blazers

1 DAY AGO • DEADSPIN.COM

NBA fans react to absurd Luka Doncic Lakers trade take | Sporting News Max Kellerman had NBA fans pushing back on his Luka Doncic trade idea.

1 DAY AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Lakers get tough news on Luka Doncic before Blazers game | Sporting News This is more rough news for the Lakers.

2 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Kings star Domantas Sabonis returns against Wizards after missing 27 games because of knee injury

Sacramento Kings star Domantas Sabonis returned Friday night against Washington after missing 27 games because of a partially torn meniscus in his left knee

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Out for Saturday Doncic will sit out Saturday's game in Portland due to left groin soreness, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.

Impact With Doncic unavailable for Saturday's game, Rui Hachimura or Gabe Vincent would be candidates to start while LeBron James would be tasked with the heavy lifting on offense. Doncic's next chance to play will come Sunday versus the Raptors.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

"Seems like her & Luka have split" - NBA Fans Stir Drama as Luka Doncic's Fiancée Snubs Lakers Star from Latest IG Pic Dump Luka Doncic's fiancée stirred drama with her recent Instagram post. Anamaria Goltes is active on social media, often posting pictures of herself and the two kids she has with the L...

2 DAYS AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Lakers should thank Mavericks again as Luka Doncic solves a problem no team wants And it's a problem a lot of teams have.

2 DAYS AGO • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Hornets announcer blasts Luka Doncic on air: 'This guy is a whiner' A Hornets broadcaster ripped into Luka Doncic while announcing the Hornets vs. Lakers game Thursday.

2 DAYS AGO • NYPOST.COM

Luka Doncic trade nightmare is about to deepen for Mavericks if new rumors are true The Mavericks' Luka Doncic trade is about to go from bad to worse.

2 DAYS AGO • THESMOKINGCUBAN.COM

Max Kellerman has wild take on Lakers' Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves problem Max Kellerman claims trading Doncic makes more sense than moving Reaves, citing redundancy and the potential trade haul.

2 DAYS AGO • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Lakers reportedly planning to package two of Luka Doncic's teammates amid Kuminga rumors The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly looking to package two of Luka Doncic’s teammates as Jonathan Kuminga trade rumors intensify.

2 DAYS AGO • BOLAVIP.COM

Lakers fans think Luka Doncic was called out by one of his teammates for whining too much | Sporting News The Lakers don't need any more distractions.

2 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Pours in 39 points Doncic ended with 39 points (15-26 FG, 6-11 3Pt, 3-7 FT), three rebounds and four assists over 36 minutes during Thursday's 135-117 loss to the Hornets.

Impact Doncic did have an injury scare when he went back to the locker room holding his back, though he returned for the final stretch and seemed to be fine. For now, it doesn't appear that he's in jeopardy of missing Saturday's game versus Portland where the Lakers will be looking to end their cold spell -- they have lost four of their last five games.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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James and the Lakers take on Barnes and the Raptors

Sharpe leads Blazers to 132-116 win over the Lakers, playing without Doncic

Lakers missing Doncic Luka, Deandre Ayton against Trail Blazers due to injury

Kings star Domantas Sabonis returns against Wizards after missing 27 games because of knee injury