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| HT/WT: 6-8, 230 lbs |
| Birthplace: Ljubljana, SI |
| Age: 27 |
| Experience: 8 |
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0:47Cooper Flagg Impressing Early in 2nd Season
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0:46Highlights: Lakers at Bucks (11/11)
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1:02Is Luka Doncic the Front-Runner for MVP?
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1:27Is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's OKC Workload Sustainable?
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1:33LeBron James' Role and Longevity With the 76ers
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0:56Luka Dončić Leads Lakers as MVP Co-Favorite
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1:26Is Luka's Early-Season Success Sustainable?
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1:21Guard Battle Between Curry & Luka Out West
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1:43CBS Sports Top 100: Changing of the Guard
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1:59Rockets Take Down Mavericks in NBA Preseason
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0:56LeBron James Games To Watch: 76ers at Rockets
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0:50LeBron James Games To Watch: Christmas Day Game
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1:14Trae Young's Wizards Deal Among Worst NBA Contracts
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0:45NBA Opening Day Includes 3PM Game and LeBron's Philly Debut
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1:33Celtics Trading Jaylen Brown to 76ers
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0:49Peyton Manning's Pitch to LeBron James for the Nuggets
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1:17Pressure on Luka Doncic in Post-LeBron Lakers Era
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1:15Where Do the Lakers Stack Up in the West
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1:26How the Jaylen Brown Trade Compares To Others In Years Past
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0:56Lakers Build Incomplete Team, Risk Losing Luka Doncic
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2026 Stats
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| Regular Season | 35.9 | 38.6 | 48.9 | 7.5 | 7.6 |
Top Luka Doncic News
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Lakers' Luka Doncic: Coach downplays injury
Head coach JJ Redick said Friday that Doncic (ankle) is "fine," per Law Murray of The Athletic.
The superstar guard exited to the locker room late in the fourth quarter of Wednesday's win over the Bucks due to an apparent right ankle injury and did not return. Doncic can be tentatively placed on the right side of the questionable marker until the Lakers release an official injury report at some point prior to Sunday's matchup in Phoenix.
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Lakers' Luka Doncic: Erupts for 32 points, exits early Wednesday
Doncic finished Wednesday's 123-112 win over the Bucks with 32 points (10-25 FG, 5-12 3Pt, 7-10 FT), five rebounds, five assists and three steals across 32 minutes. He exited to the locker room late in the fourth quarter due to an apparent right ankle injury and did not return, Thuc Nhi Nguyen of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Doncic didn't deliver his most efficient shooting effort, though he still led all players in scoring while knocking down a game-high-tying five triples. He has now reached the 30-point threshold in each of his last nine appearances. The superstar floor general also tied for the game-best mark in steals, logging multiple swipes for the fourth time over his last six outings. However, Doncic's status will be worth monitoring ahead of Sunday's game at Phoenix, as he landed on Kyle Kuzma's foot and exited to the locker room Wednesday.
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Lakers' Luka Doncic: Sniffs triple-double in victory
Doncic contributed 32 points (11-22 FG, 3-11 3Pt, 7-7 FT), 10 assists, eight rebounds, five steals and two blocks across 39 minutes in Monday's 124-114 win over Atlanta.
Doncic returned from a one-game absence due to lower-back tightness and poured in 32 points on 22 shots in the absence of Austin Reaves (illness). Doncic led all players in points, assists and steals while tying the game high in blocks, and the superstar nearly recorded his first triple-double of the campaign. He's reached the 30-point mark in each of his last eight appearances and has posted at least five rebounds and five assists in all 10 of his regular-season games this season.
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Lakers' Luka Doncic: Absent from injury report
Doncic (back) is off the injury report for Monday's game against Atlanta, per Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com.
After sitting out Sunday's matchup in Detroit, Doncic is good to go for the second half of this back-to-back set. The MVP candidate is on an absolute tear, having dropped at least 40 points in six of his last seven appearances.
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Lakers' Luka Doncic: Ruled out Sunday
Doncic has been ruled out for Sunday's game at Detroit due to lower-back tightness, Trevor Lane of LakersNation.com reports.
Doncic will be held out of the front end of this back-to-back set, with his next chance to suit up coming Monday at Atlanta. With the superstar floor general sidelined, Austin Reaves will likely see increased scoring and playmaking duties, while Quentin Grimes and Collin Sexton could see an uptick in minutes.
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Lakers' Luka Doncic: Questionable for Sunday
Doncic (back) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Pistons.
Doncic dropped his second 50-piece of the season during Friday's 124-118 win over Portland, but the Lakers' superstar is dealing with tightness in his lower back that will leave his status for Sunday's outing up in the air. If Doncic is unable to suit up, Austin Reaves will take over primary offensive responsibilities while Quentin Grimes and Collin Sexton would see a substantial increase in minutes for the first night of LA's back-to-back set.
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Lakers' Luka Doncic: Explodes for 53 points
Doncic produced 53 points (17-33 FG, 5-15 3Pt, 14-18 FT), five rebounds, five assists and one steal over 38 minutes during Friday's 124-118 win over Portland.
Doncic took over Friday, setting a new season high and hitting the go-ahead jumper in the lane with 28 seconds left after Portland poured in 43 points in the fourth quarter. The performance pushed his scoring average to 40.1 points per game. He's playing at an MVP level right now, and the Lakers will keep putting the ball in his hands late in close games.
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Lakers' Luka Doncic: Third straight 40-point game
Doncic finished Wednesday's 116-103 victory over Sacramento with 40 points (11-23 FG, 6-13 3Pt, 12-13 FT), nine rebounds, seven assists, one block and one steal over 35 minutes.
Doncic has scored at least 40 in three consecutive games, combining for 127 points over that stretch while the Lakers have gone undefeated. He came up one rebound shy of a double-double and was nearly perfect at the free-throw line. Six turnovers were the only blemish on another dominant night from the superstar, who's firmly in the MVP conversation.
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Lakers' Luka Doncic: Posts monster double-double
Doncic erupted for 42 points (14-24 FG, 6-15 3Pt, 8-10 FT), seven rebounds, 13 assists and two steals across 36 minutes in Monday's 138-117 victory over Miami.
Doncic has now eclipsed the 40-point mark in two consecutive games, as he's combined for 87 points over that stretch. The Lakers superstar led all players in scoring, three-pointers, made field goals, and assists in LA's second straight win. Doncic has topped 40-plus points in four of his seven regular-season outings, including a season-high 52 points in a win over the Jazz on Oct. 25. During that five-game span, he's averaging 43.4 ppg with 6.8 three-pointers, 8.4 rebounds and 8.6 assists in 36.6 minutes per.
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Lakers' Luka Doncic: Spectacular Sunday vs. Toronto
Doncic posted 45 points (12-23 FG, 8-12 3Pt, 13-13 FT), 15 rebounds, six assists, five steals and one block over 35 minutes in a 131-125 win over the Raptors on Sunday.
Doncic set the tone early with a sensational first quarter, when he logged 16 points and four of his game-high six steals. He scored at least eight points in each of the next three quarters and also grabbed a season-high 15 boards en route to his second double-double of the 2026-27 campaign. Doncic has three games of 40-plus points this season and is averaging 37.7 points, 8.2 rebounds, 7.3 assists, 5.8 threes, 1.8 steals and 0.8 blocks over 35.8 minutes per game.
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Lakers' Luka Doncic: Explosive with 37 points
Doncic accumulated 37 points (12-27 FG, 6-16 3Pt, 7-8 FT), seven rebounds, five assists, two blocks and one steal in 37 minutes during Friday's 112-95 loss to the Warriors.
Doncic was brilliant early, pouring in 21 points in the first quarter as Los Angeles built a 25-point lead, but he couldn't keep up the pace as the Warriors stormed back. He still led all scorers with 37 points, though he needed 27 shots and picked up a technical late in the third quarter. The Lakers will try to bounce back Sunday at home against the Raptors.
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Lakers' Luka Doncic: Set for Friday return
Doncic (back) will play in Friday's game against the Warriors.
Doncic was held out of Wednesday's game against the Clippers after logging 37 minutes in the first half of the back-to-back Tuesday. However, he'll be a full go for Friday's clash. The star guard has been on a tear to begin the 2026-27 season, averaging 36.0 points, 6.8 rebounds, 8.3 assists and 1.3 steals in four appearances.
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Lakers' Luka Doncic: Won't play Wednesday
Doncic (back) is out for Wednesday's game against the Clippers.
Doncic is sitting out the second half of this back-to-back set. Quentin Grimes appears to be the most likely candidate to replace Doncic in the starting lineup.
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Lakers' Luka Doncic: Drills sox threes in defeat
Doncic produced 41 points (12-22 FG, 6-15 3Pt, 11-13 FT), five rebounds, nine assists and one block in 37 minutes during Tuesday's 136-129 loss to the Trail Blazers.
Doncic did everything he could to keep Los Angeles unbeaten, led the scoring with 41 points, and hit six threes. It followed his 52-point outing at Utah over the weekend, and he also brought a noticeably more engaged defensive effort. The Lakers will complete the back-to-back Wednesday against the Clippers.
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Lakers' Luka Doncic: Erupts for 52 points with 10 assists
Doncic posted 52 points (17-30 FG, 8-18 3Pt, 10-11 FT), eight rebounds, 10 assists and two steals over 38 minutes during Sunday's 132-123 win over the Jazz.
Doncic put on a masterclass during Sunday's matinee, helping the Lakers claw back from an early 18-point deficit as he notched his first 50-point performance of the season. It was the 10th 50-point game of Doncic's career, and he became just the third Laker in franchise history to tally 50-plus points and 10 assists in a game, joining Elgin Baylor and Jerry West.
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Lakers' Luka Doncic: Coughs up ball 11 times
Doncic notched 23 points (8-21 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 5-7 FT), six rebounds, seven assists and one block in 37 minutes during Friday's 125-117 win over the Clippers.
Doncic had an uneven night in the win. He finished third on the team in scoring and committed a career-high 11 turnovers. He played much better in Wednesday's opener, scoring 28 points in three quarters against Golden State. With LeBron James gone to Philadelphia, last season's scoring champion is the centerpiece in Los Angeles, and he'll look to bounce back Sunday in Utah.
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Lakers' Luka Doncic: Leads Lakers to win
Doncic produced 28 points (7-18 FG, 5-12 3Pt, 9-9 FT), eight rebounds, seven assists and three steals across 30 minutes in Wednesday's 127-105 win over the Warriors.
Doncic opened the regular season with a strong all-around performance, and while his shooting line wasn't entirely efficient, he caused damage from three while also filling out that stat sheet as he often does -- he ended just two rebounds and three assists away from a triple-double despite playing just 30 minutes. Scoring prowess aside, his rebounding and playmaking reinforce his elite fantasy ceiling. The six turnovers were a drawback, but his high usage should keep him among the league's most productive fantasy options every time he steps on the hardwood.
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Lakers' Luka Doncic: Scores 15 points in limited action
Doncic finished with 15 points (4-10 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 4-5 FT), four rebounds, two assists, a steal and a block across 19 minutes in Friday's 121-106 preseason loss to the Nuggets.
Doncic played only the first half as Los Angeles managed his workload in its preseason finale. His five turnovers were particularly concerning given his limited playing time, and Denver's defensive pressure disrupted the Lakers' offensive rhythm early, but that's nothing fantasy managers should be concerned about with the start of the regular season around the corner -- turnovers are part of Doncic's game given his high usage rate. Doncic remains an elite fantasy option thanks to his scoring, playmaking and rebounding upside, and his role as the Lakers' No. 1 fantasy weapon -- and a consensus top-five player in all formats -- is set in stone.
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