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Luka Doncic injury update: Lakers star to seek specialized medical treatment in Europe on hamstring

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic is making a big move to make sure he can recover from his injured hamstring as quickly as possible. According to Shams Charania and Dave McMenamin of ESPN, Doncic will seek specialized medical treatment in Europe for his Grade 2 left hamstring.

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Luka Doncic To Seek Treatment In Europe

Luka Doncic will go to Europe to get medical treatment on his hamstring strain in order to speed up his recovery process, Shams Charania reports for ESPN (Twitter link).

Cooper Flagg News / Silver Screen & Roll / April 5

Lakers undone by Cooper Flagg, Mavs in Dallas

After a whirlwind weekend, the shorthanded Lakers gave it a go in Dallas but a huge start from the Mavs paved the way for them to pick up a 134-128 win.

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The 'NBA active two-pointers leaders' quiz

How many of the active NBA players with at least 4,000 two-pointers made in their career can you name in five minutes?

The '30-point, 90% shooting NBA games' quiz

The 'Active 40-point, 10-assist NBA games' quiz

The '2024-25 NBA scoring leaders by team' quiz

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / April 5

Shorthanded Lakers Can’t Get Over Hump In Loss To Mavericks

It’s been a rough week for the Los Angeles Lakers as far as injuries go with both Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves being ruled out for the remainder of the regular season.

NBA News / Yardbarker

Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / April 5

LeBron James’ Frustration Toward Bronny James Caught on Camera

The Los Angeles Lakers returned to action Sunday against the Dallas Mavericks looking to bounce back from one of their worst performances of the season.

LeBron James News / Larry Brown Sports / April 5

LeBron James gets upset at son Bronny during game

LeBron James was not giving his son any preferential treatment during Sunday’s game. The Los Angeles Lakers played Sunday against the Dallas Mavericks.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / April 5

NBA Announces LeBron James History With Cooper Flagg on Sunday

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has done everything he could for the team on Sunday against the Dallas Mavericks. However, rookie forward Cooper Flagg is doing the same thing, trying to lead the Mavericks past the Lakers.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / April 5

JJ Redick outlines Lakers' plan amid injuries to stars

JJ Redick outlines Lakers' plan amid Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves injuries

The Los Angeles Lakers took another major hit on Saturday when the team announced guard Austin Reaves will miss the rest of the regular season with a Grade 2 oblique strain.

Luka Doncic to file rare NBA grievance to protect MVP eligibility after injury

Doncic injury update may have big implications for Lakers star

Lakers' Austin Reaves out for remainder of season

How the Lakers can use major injuries to their advantage

NBA News / Yardbarker

20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / April 5

LeBron James: Lakers Can’t Replace Luka Doncic But Players Must Pick Up Slack

March changed the complete trajectory of the Los Angeles Lakers season as LeBron James, Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic found a way to co-exist offensively.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / April 5

Final Injury Report for Lakers-Mavericks: Will Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves Play?

The Los Angeles Lakers are on the road on Sunday night as they travel to take on the Dallas Mavericks in a Western Conference matchup. Los Angeles enters Sunday’s game with a 50-27 record after losing on the road to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday night.