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Who Will Replace Luka Doncic in Lakers Lineup?

The Los Angeles Lakers face a tough road ahead over at least the next week. Los Angeles will be without both its All-NBA superstars, guard Luka Doncic and power forward LeBron James, during that span.

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Why Jeff Teague wants LeBron James to miss playoffs during his final NBA season

LeBron James is at a point in his career where every offseason is filled with retirement rumors. This offseason was the same, especially after LeBron James opted into his $52.6 million player option with the Los Angeles Lakers.

J.J. Redick News / Silver Screen & Roll / October 26

JJ Redick appreciates how crazy the Lakers fanbase is

The Lakers have a very devoted fan base. It’s why they’re the best fans in the NBA. It’s why a site like this can even exist. But for all the positives, there are negatives that come along with it.

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Lakers Around the Web

Luka Dončić injury: Lakers superstar to miss at least a week with left finger sprain, leg contusion · CBSSports.com

Why Luka Doncic isn't playing vs. Kings and when he could return · Sporting News

Lakers’ 7-foot center joins Luka, LeBron on injured list prior to faceoff vs. Kings · Sporting News

Doncic sidelined with finger sprain, leg contusion · ESPN

Luka Doncic News / Hoops Wire / October 26

Lakers’ Luka Doncic out at least a week; no long-term concerns

The Lakers got a bit of a scare with Luka Doncic, but it doesn’t appear to be serious. The team announced that Doncic has been diagnosed with a left finger sprain and a lower left leg contusion and will be re-evaluated in about a week, per Dan Woike of The Athletic.

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The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars

The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / October 26

Lakers announce bad news about Luka Doncic

The Los Angeles Lakers are officially down to bare bones. The Lakers announced on Sunday that star Luka Doncic is set to miss at least one week due to a left finger sprain as well as a left lower leg contusion.

Luka Doncic News / Field Level Media / October 26

Report: Lakers G Luka Doncic to miss a week with finger, leg injuries

Los Angeles Lakers star guard Luka Doncic is expected to miss a week with a left finger sprain and a lower left leg contusion, ESPN reported Sunday. The

Luka Doncic News / Hoops Rumors / October 26

Lakers' Doncic out multiple games with finger, leg injuries

Lakers' Luka Doncic out multiple games with finger, leg injuries

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic has been diagnosed with a left finger spain and a lower left leg contusion, the team announced Sunday via Dan Woike of The Athletic.

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / October 26

Luka Dončić out at least one week with left finger sprain, lower left leg contusion

Hopefully Lakers fans enjoyed Friday’s showing from Luka Dončić as they won’t be seeing it again for a while. After his 49-point game against the Wolves, Luka has been ruled out for at least a week with both a left finger sprain and lower left leg contusion.

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Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / October 26

Luka Doncic Out Against Kings & Will Be Re-Evaluated In 1 Week

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic (left finger sprain and lower leg contusion) has been ruled out of Sunday night’s game against the Sacramento Kings and will be re-evaluated in one week.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA Analysis Network / October 26

Former NBA first-round draft selection signs with LA Lakers’ G League affiliate as #1 pick

The South Bay Lakers entered the G League draft with the number one overall pick. Getting drafted to any of the 30 NBA teams is a dream come true for any basketball player in the world.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / October 26

Dirk Nowitzki Predicts Luka Doncic Will Lead League In Scoring This Season

Expectations were high for Luka Doncic coming into his first full season with the Los Angeles Lakers. A core component behind this was him getting into the best shape of his career and the solid performances for Slovenia in EuroBasket that followed.

LeBron James News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / October 26

LeBron James' Former Teammate Predicts When He'll Announce Retirement

Anthony Davis wasn't the only new addition to help the 2019-20 Los Angeles Lakers claim the NBA championship that fateful, pandemic-disrupted season. Beyond general manager Rob Pelinka's blockbuster trade for the eventual 10-time All-Star big man, he also signed 3-and-D wing Danny Green, rim-rolling centers JaVale McGee and Dwight Howard.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / October 26