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On YouTubeLos Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / April 3
Luka Dončić to apply for Extraordinary Circumstances Challenge for 65-game requirement 
Something close to the worst-case scenario was confirmed on Friday as the Lakers announced Luka Dončić suffered a Grade 2 hamstring strain against the Thunder on Thursday and would be out at least the rest of the regular season.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Total Apex Sports / April 3
Los Angeles Lakers Star Sidelined Indefinitely With Hamstring Injury
Just when the Los Angeles Lakers looked like they were ready to make some serious noise in the Western Conference, the basketball gods decided to flip the script.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / April 3
Luka Dončić out indefinitely with left hamstring strain
The worst possible news has arrived for the Lakers as Luka Dončić will reportedly miss the rest of the regular season with a left hamstring strain. He is out indefinitely, meaning that his status for the postseason is now in question.
The 'NBA two's leaders by season' quiz
How many of the players to lead the NBA in made two-pointers for each season of the NBA's three-point era (since 1979-80) can you name in six minutes?
Luka Doncic News / Yardbarker / April 3
Latest Luka Doncic injury update may have big implications for Lakers star
The hamstring injury suffered by Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic on Thursday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder is severe enough that it could keep him out for an extended period of time. The initial timetable is not exactly encouraging for the Lakers, or for his chances of winning major NBA awards and honors.
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 / Larry Brown Sports / April 3
Lakers announce bad news about Luka Doncic's hamstring injury
The 2025-26 Los Angeles Lakers season has officially entered the danger zone.
Luka Doncic News / Hoops Rumors / April 3
Luka Doncic Diagnosed With Grade 2 Left Hamstring Strain
Lakers guard Luka Doncic has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 left hamstring strain after undergoing an MRI, the team announced on Friday (Twitter link via Khobi Price of The California Post).
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / April 3
Luka Doncic MRI Results Reveal Grade 2 Left Hamstring Strain
The Los Angeles Lakers announced Luka Doncic will miss the remainder of the regular season after an MRI confirmed a Grade 2 left hamstring strain. Doncic suffered the injury in the third quarter/a> of the Lakers’ loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday night.
Stephen A Smith News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / April 3
Stephen A Smith Blasts the Lakers After Thunder Blowout Loss
The Oklahoma City Thunder came into this game as the best team in the NBA, and the Los Angeles Lakers came in riding a hot streak. What followed was not a game.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hardwood Heroics / April 3
LeBron James Credits Bronny for Giving Him 'More Purpose' Late in Career
At 41, most legends are either long retired or hanging on. But LeBron James is still producing, still leading, and now, still evolving. However, this version of LeBron hits different.
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 / Larry Brown Sports / April 3
Luka Doncic to challenge NBA rule in order to qualify for awards under rare exception
Doncic has played in 64 games this season, and he is one game shy of meeting the 65-game minimum requirement.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / April 3
Austin Reaves Gets In Verbal Altercation With Thunder Fan Over Luka Doncic Injury
The bromance between Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves has been one of the most endearing stories of the Los Angeles Lakers’ season. While they regularly talk trash and say they can’t stand each other, it is clear the two are close and if anyone has been questioning it, Reaves’ recent actions should end all of that discussion.
Luka Doncic News / Hoops Wire / April 3
Luka Doncic could become first scoring leader since 1976 to miss All-NBA
This would be a strange one. If Luka Doncic can’t return before the regular season ends, he could miss All-NBA honors despite leading the league in scoring, per the Associated Press.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / April 3
Lakers Coach JJ Redick Defends Decision To Play Luka Doncic After Apparent Hamstring Trouble
If the 43-point loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder wasn’t bad enough, the Los Angeles Lakers are also on edge as superstar guard Luka Doncic went down in the second half with a left hamstring injury and did not return.
Kendrick Perkins News / Hoops Wire / April 3
Kendrick Perkins: Lakers ‘don’t scare a soul’ after blowout loss
Well, that escalated quickly. The Lakers had been rolling. Sixteen wins in 18 games. Luka Doncic playing like an MVP. Everything trending the right way.
LeBron James News / Hoops Wire / April 3
LeBron James calls 2016 Cavaliers title ‘most special’
Lakers forward LeBron James recently reflected on his four NBA championships, identifying Cleveland’s 2016 title as the most meaningful of his career. Speaking with Bob Does Sports, James explained why that championship stood apart from the others.
Austin Reaves News / Lakers Nation / April 3
Austin Reaves Doesn’t Believe Back Injury Is Serious
The Los Angeles Lakers got dealt a serious reality check at the hands of the Oklahoma City Thunder, falling by 43 points on the road to the defending champions.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / April 3
LeBron James’ Role Could Change Again If Luka Doncic Misses Time
Thursday night’s bout between the Los Angeles Lakers and Oklahoma City Thunder was about a disastrous a game as possible for the purple and gold. Not only did they lose by 43 points, but Luka Doncic suffered what appeared to be a significant hamstring injury in the third quarter, leaving LeBron James and Austin Reaves without their co-star.
NBA News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / April 3
3 Takeaways From Lakers' Embarrassing 43-Point Loss to Thunder
The Los Angeles Lakers came into Oklahoma City riding a four-game winning streak and had won 13 of their last 14 games. They had a chance to show the rest of the West they belonged in the same conversation as the Thunder.
Los Angeles Lakers News / The Spun / April 3
Awkward Bryce James Situation Brewing For Arizona Before Final Four
Arizona guard Bryce James might be the most popular benchwarmer in college basketball right now. But as his team makes preparations for their Final Four tilt with Michigan, reporters want to talk with him - but an "enforcer" isn't allowing it.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 3
LeBron James really hates Memphis, wants Grizzlies to move
There are certain cities that professional athletes love traveling to. And there are others they don't.
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