Luka Doncic News, Rumors, Updates - Los Angeles Lakers

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Officially questionable Doncic is questionable for Thursday's game against the Rockets, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.

Impact Doncic sustained a left leg contusion Saturday, and he missed Tuesday's contest as a result. A previous report from Shams Charania of ESPN indicated Doncic was likely to play on Christmas Day, but the Lakers are labeling the star guard as questionable. If Doncic were to sit, Nick Smith would likely draw a second consecutive start..

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Luka Dončić set to play his first Christmas Day game as a Laker. Is he enough to pull out a win? | Sporting News Dončić will have to put up a Herculean effort on Christmas to right this ship.

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19 HOURS AGO • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Expected to play Thursday Doncic (leg) is expected to play in Thursday's game against the Rockets, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Impact After exiting Saturday's loss to the Clippers with a left leg contusion, the superstar guard is likely to return from a one-game absence Thursday. Doncic's presence will likely send Nick Smith back to the bench. Over his last six outings, Doncic has averaged 31.7 points, 8.3 rebounds, 7.7 assists, 1.2 steals in 34.8 minutes per contest.

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Luka Doncic is expected to play in Lakers vs Rockets game on Christmas The Lakers host the Houston Rockets on Christmas Day at 8:00 p.m. ET. This is one of the NBA’s marquee holiday games and Los Angeles is hopi...

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Is Luka Doncic playing on Christmas? Latest updates on Lakers star's status vs. Rockets | Sporting News The Sporting News brings you the latest updates on whether or not Lakers star Luka Doncic will play on Christmas Day against the Rockets.

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Lakers' patience is being tested with a franchise-shaping offseason ahead The Los Angeles Lakers have a chance to start the Luka Doncic era in the way they failed to start the Anthony Davis era.

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Los Angeles hosts Houston in Christmas day action

The Los Angeles Lakers host the Houston Rockets on Christmas day

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Is Luka Dončić playing tonight? Latest on Lakers star's injury Los Angeles Lakers star guard Luka Dončić left the team's loss Saturday, Dec. 20 against the Clippers with a left leg contusion.

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Is Luka Doncic playing tonight vs. Suns? Final status for Lakers star | Sporting News Doncic is having an MVP-caliber season for L.A.

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Where Lakers' Luka Doncic, LeBron James rank in new Top 100 | Sporting News The Ringer updated its rankings on Tuesday, and two Lakers were prominently listed.

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Lakers Make Early Call on Luka Doncic's Status vs Suns | Sporting News The Phoenix Suns will not face Los Angeles Lakers star, Luka Doncic, for Tuesday's game in Arizona.

2 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Ruled out for Tuesday Doncic (leg) is out for Tuesday's game against the Suns.

Impact Doncic departed Saturday's matchup early after suffering a left leg contusion, and the injury will hold him out of Tuesday's action. Look for Nick Smith and Marcus Smart to pick up the slack in Doncic's place.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Lakers make Bronny James roster move following Luka Doncic injury news | Sporting News The Los Angeles Lakers made a necessary decision involving their 21-year-old second-year guard.

2 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Day-to-day with leg contusion Doncic is day-to-day with a left leg contusion, Khobi Price of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Doncic left Saturday's loss to the Clippers, and he doesn't sound to be dealing with a significant injury. The Lakers are set to release their official injury report for Tuesday's game against the Suns at some point Monday, which will offer more clarity on Doncic's status.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Hugo Gonzalez Sheds Light On Relationship With Luka Doncic Celtics' Hugo Gonzalez opened up on his relationship with Lakers' Luka Doncic, who previously played for Gonzalez's old Real Madrid team.

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Knicks linked to Wizards center taken ahead of Luka Doncic in the NBA Draft | Sporting News The Duke University product was taken second overall by the Sacramento Kings in 2018.

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Los Angeles hosts Houston in Christmas day action

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