Doncic won't play in Thursday's game against the Raptors for personal reasons, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
Doncic will be sidelined for the opening leg of a back-to-back set on the road, and given the personal nature of his absence, it seems like a Friday absence is possible as well. The superstar guard has scored at least 30 points in seven straight games. With Marcus Smart (injury management) also sidelined Thursday, Gabe Vincent, Bronny James and Gabe Vincent could see an uptick in minutes.
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Lakers' Luka Doncic: Extends 30-point streak
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Doncic closed Monday's 125-108 loss to Phoenix with 38 points (15-26 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 5-5 FT), 11 rebounds and five assists across 32 minutes.
Doncic has scored 30 or more points in seven consecutive games now, as his league-best scoring average has increased to 35.3 points per game. He collected 11 rebounds and five assists in 32 minutes of play in the team's second game in as many nights. On the defensive end, it was only Doncic's third outing this season without registering a steal or block.
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Lakers' Luka Doncic: Another impressive performance
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Doncic recorded 34 points (9-22 FG, 4-12 3Pt, 12-14 FT), 12 rebounds, seven assists, one steal and a block in 35 minutes during Sunday's 133-121 win over the Pelicans.
Doncic got off to a blazing start Sunday, logging 20 points, six rebounds, four assists, one steal and a block in the first quarter alone. Although his production slowed dramatically, he was still about to produce an impressive line and a near triple-double. Doncic has now logged double-doubles in five straight games, two of those being point-rebound double-doubles.
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Lakers' Luka Doncic: Tear continues
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Doncic generated 35 points (10-18 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 11-11 FT), 11 assists, five rebounds and one block over 40 minutes of Friday's 129-119 win over Dallas.
Doncic has been unstoppable lately, having delivered a double-double in four straight games and scoring at least 33 points in five consecutive contests. During that five-game stretch, Doncic is averaging 37.8 points, 9.6 assists, 7.8 rebounds and 1.8 steals.
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Lakers' Luka Doncic: Just misses massive triple-double
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Doncic closed with 43 points (14-28 FG, 7-12 3Pt, 8-11 FT), nine rebounds, 13 assists, one block and one steal across 38 minutes during Tuesday's 135-118 win over the Clippers.
It was the 51st time in his career that Doncic had scored at least 40 points in a game, and he came within one board of his 10th career 40-point triple-double. The 26-year-old superstar instead had to settle for his 10th double-double of the season in 13 games. Doncic has delivered at least 30 points in four straight games and six of his last nine, averaging 32.4 points, 9.7 assists, 7.6 boards, 3.8 threes and 2.2 steals over the latter stretch.
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Lakers' Luka Doncic: Posts near triple-double in win
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Doncic recorded 33 points (10-24 FG, 3-12 3Pt, 10-12 FT), 11 rebounds, eight assists and three steals in 40 minutes during Sunday's 108-106 win over the Jazz.
Doncic put together another standout performance Sunday, logging game highs in scoring, rebounds and steals while matching the high total in assists. The 26-year-old pro has recorded five double-doubles over his last eight games, with Sunday being the first point-rebound double-double over that stretch. Doncic is the first player in NBA history to record at least 400 points and 100 assists in his first 12 games of a season.
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Lakers' Luka Doncic: Records monster double-double
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Doncic produced 37 points (11-22 FG, 2-10 3Pt, 13-16 FT), five rebounds, 10 assists and four steals across 34 minutes during Tuesday's 140-126 win over Utah.
Although James stole the headlines with his season debut, Doncic continued his torrid run of production and recorded his eighth double-double. Doncic was also a threat on defense, collecting four steals to match his second-highest scoring total of the season. Despite the supreme stat line, he coughed up the ball eight times in the loss, which marked his worst showing of the season in that category.
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Lakers' Luka Doncic: Explodes for 41 points in win
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Doncic notched 41 points (9-19 FG, 5-11 3Pt, 18-20 FT), nine rebounds, six assists, two blocks and one steal across 38 minutes during Saturday's 119-95 win over the Bucks.
The Lakers needed Doncic to be at his best Saturday, and the star point guard delivered in a big way. This was his fourth game with at least 40 points through 10 regular-season appearances, and the five-time All-Star continues to lead the NBA in points per game. He also delivered an efficient performance from beyond the arc against Milwaukee after shooting just 30.0 percent from downtown in his previous three outings.
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Lakers' Luka Doncic: Sniffs triple-double in win
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Doncic ended with 24 points (6-16 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 9-13 FT), seven rebounds, 12 assists, one block and two steals across 40 minutes during Friday's 118-104 win over New Orleans.
Doncic didn't have his best shooting performance in this game, but he came through every time the Lakers needed him. The star guard finished just three rebounds shy of posting what would've been his first triple-double since Nov. 2. However, this game also represented Doncic's sixth double-double of the campaign. Even though Austin Reaves led the way in scoring for the Lakers in this victory, there's no question that Doncic remains the most influential player on offense for the Lakers, and the team goes as he goes.
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Lakers' Luka Doncic: Gets little help in loss
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Doncic supplied 19 points (7-20 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 4-7 FT), seven rebounds, seven assists and two steals across 33 minutes during Wednesday's 121-92 loss to the Thunder.
No other Lakers starter managed more than 13 points on the night, and only four Los Angeles players in total scored in double digits in the rout. It was the first time Doncic failed to score at least 20 points in a game himself this season, but the 26-year-old superstar is still averaging a blistering 34.9 points, 9.1 boards, 8.9 assists, 3.5 threes and 1.8 steals through his first eight contests.
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Lakers' Luka Doncic: Leads Los Angeles to win
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Doncic registered 38 points (14-28 FG, 5-15 3Pt, 5-5 FT), six rebounds, seven assists and one steal across 38 minutes during Monday's 121-111 victory over the Hornets.
Doncic did a good chunk of the heavy lifting on the offensive end Monday, though he couldn't quite get comfortable from beyond the arc. That didn't stop him from firing up shots, and he's now drilled four or more triples in three consecutive games. Doncic has put up 35 or more points in three of his last five appearances.
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Lakers' Luka Doncic: Double-doubles in loss
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Doncic contributed 22 points (7-17 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 4-6 FT), 11 assists, five rebounds and one steal across 27 minutes in Saturday's 122-102 loss to the Hawks.
Doncic didn't have his most efficient performance from the field, though he still led the Lakers in scoring. The superstar point guard's 22 points marked a new season low, and he has scored at least 35 in four of his six regular-season outings thus far. Still, he led the team in assists, securing his sixth game with a double-double or better in as many appearances.
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Lakers' Luka Doncic: Massive stat line in win
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Doncic generated 35 points (9-27 FG, 4-11 3Pt, 13-17 FT), nine rebounds, 13 assists, five steals and two blocks over 42 minutes of Wednesday's 118-116 win over the Spurs.
Doncic didn't have the most efficient shooting night, but he still finished with 35 points. The star point guard's 13 assists were a season high. He had one of the best defensive games of his career from a statistical standpoint, notching five steals for just the third time in his career and swatting multiple shots -- something he did just twice in the 2024-25 regular season. In five appearances this season, Doncic is averaging 40.0 points, 11.0 rebounds, 9.2 assists and 2.0 steals.
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Lakers' Luka Doncic: Off injury report for Wednesday
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Doncic (rest) is off the Lakers' injury report for Wednesday's game against the Spurs, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.
After sitting out Monday's win over Portland, Doncic will return to action against San Antonio. Over four regular-season appearances, the superstar point guard has averaged 41.3 points, 11.5 rebounds, 8.3 assists and 1.3 steals while shooting 54.5 percent from the field in 38.3 minutes per contest.
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Lakers' Luka Doncic: Out against Portland
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Doncic (rest) will not play Monday against Portland, according to NBA reporter Marc Stein.
After logging 38 minutes Sunday against the Heat with 29 points (9-22 FG, 1-11 3Pt, 10-12 FT), 11 rebounds, 10 assists and three steals, Doncic is being held out of the second leg of this back-to-back set as a precaution. Look for him to return to the lineup Wednesday against the Spurs. With Austin Reaves (groin) also out, the Lakers are going to be very thin in the backcourt, pushing a lot of responsibility onto Marcus Smart.
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Lakers' Luka Doncic: Triple-doubles in win
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Doncic recorded 29 points (9-22 FG, 1-11 3Pt, 10-12 FT), 11 rebounds, 10 assists and three steals in 38 minutes during Sunday's 130-120 win over the Heat.
Doncic put together an impressive all-around stat line Sunday despite struggling to find his shot and connecting on just one-of-11 three-point attempts. The 29 points marked Doncic's lowest scoring output and the first time he has been held under 40 points this season, illustrating the level he has been playing at to kick off the 2025-26 campaign. Doncic concluded Sunday's bout with his first triple-double of the season and the 83rd of his career.
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Lakers' Luka Doncic: Pours in 44 in return
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Doncic (finger) scored a game-high 44 points (14-27 FG, 6-15 3Pt, 10-13 FT) while adding 12 rebounds and six assists in 39 minutes during Friday's 117-112 win over the Grizzlies.
After the 26-year-old superstar missed the prior three games due to a finger injury, head coach JJ Redick suggested ahead of Friday's tip-off that Doncic's minutes might be somewhat limited. However, Doncic saw more court time than anyone else in the contest and delivered his third 40-point double-double of 2025-26 in three games. Doncic should continue to see massive usage as long as LeBron James (back) remains sidelined.
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Lakers' Luka Doncic: Will play Friday
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Doncic (finger) will play Friday in Memphis, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
Head coach JJ Redick said that he would be "mindful" of Doncic's minutes in his first game back from a three-game absence, but even with a minutes cap, Doncic is a must-play guy whenever he's active. Fire him up.
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Lakers' Luka Doncic: Upgraded to probable
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Doncic (finger/leg) has been upgraded to probable for Friday's game against the Grizzlies, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
After going through morning shootaround, Doncic is firmly on track to return from a three-game absence Friday. The Lakers originally planned on being without the superstar guard for at least one week as of Sunday, but Doncic appears to be ahead of schedule in his recovery from a finger sprain and lower leg contusion. His return, as well as Marcus Smart's (quadriceps), would likely push Jake LaRavia back to the bench.
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Lakers' Luka Doncic: Goes through shootaround
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Doncic (finger) participated in Friday's morning shootaround, Khobi Price of The Orange County Register reports.
Doncic is listed as questionable to play in Friday's game against the Grizzlies after missing the past three games for the Lakers. His participation at the morning shootaround bodes well for his status. It's possible the star playmaker ends up being a game-time call for this one.
