Los Angeles Lakers point guard Luka Doncic injured his back in Wednesday's Game 5 against the Minnesota Timberwolves but still finished a 103-96 loss as the game's leading scorer. He put up 28 points with 7-for-18 shooting from the field and a 12-for-15 effort at the line. In his final appearance of the 2024-25 campaign, Doncic also had seven rebounds, nine assists, and one steal. After competing in the 2024 NBA Finals with the Dallas Mavericks, Doncic's season turned out to be a disappointment. He finished the first-round series with averages of 30.2 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 5.8 assists. In 28 regular-season outings with the Lakers, Doncic notched 28.2 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 7.5 assists per game. Despite dealing with health issues, Doncic continues to put up big numbers and is expected to do so again in the 2025-26 season. However, fantasy managers will certainly want to get more than 50 games out of him.

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Luka Doncic scored a game-high 31 points on 9-for-20 shooting in Tuesday's 94-85 win against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Scoring came hard for most players on the night, but Doncic made it back-to-back 30-point efforts for himself in the series, hitting 2-for-8 from downtown and 11-for-11 at the charity stripe. He nearly had a triple-double, finishing with 12 rebounds and nine assists. It seems the Timberwolves players will have nightmares of Doncic for the second consecutive year, as he has averaged 34.0 points, 10.0 rebounds, and 5.0 assists through the first two games of the series.

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Luka Doncic (quadriceps) does not appear on the injury report ahead of Saturday's Game 1 against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He did not play in the team's regular-season finale due to left quadriceps soreness. Last year, Doncic was outstanding in a series against the Timberwolves and is expected to deliver big performances again. The Slovenian superstar closed out the regular season in great form, averaging 31.8 points for April with 45.3 percent shooting from downtown.

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Luka Doncic (groin) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's showdown against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He has been added to the injury report with a right groin strain and may take some time off to rest as the Lakers begin another back-to-back on Tuesday night. LeBron James (groin) and Austin Reaves (ankle) are also on the report as questionable, so the Lakers' bench may have a big role to play against the Thunder.

ESPN's Dave McMenamin reports that Los Angeles Lakers point guardLuka Doncic(ankle) will not play against the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday. Tonight's game is the second half of a back-to-back set, and Doncic will sit out to manage his right ankle sprain. He finished with 31 points, nine rebounds, seven assists, one block and two steals across 32 minutes in a120-108 victory over the Nuggets on Wednesday. With Austin Reaves (ankle) also sidelined, Shake Milton, Gabe Vincent, and Jordan Godwin will likely see an uptick in minutes and scoring opportunities than usual.

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Luka Doncic (ankle) will play in Wednesday's big Western Conference showdown against the Denver Nuggets. His status has been upgraded from probable to available. Doncic has a chance to register a fifth consecutive double-double on Wednesday. His average numbers for the month have been close to a triple-double, as the Slovenian superstar has posted 30.8 points, 9.0 rebounds, and 9.5 assists, along with 2.1 steals.

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Luka Doncic (ankle) is expected to play through a right ankle sprain on Wednesday against the Denver Nuggets, as the team lists him as probable for the contest. He also played through the injury on Monday versus the San Antonio Spurs. While Doncic's shooting efficiency was awful, with him hitting 5-for-20 from the field, he still nearly collected a triple-double with 20 points, nine rebounds, and 14 assists. As LeBron James (groin) continues to sit, Doncic will remain the Lakers' main man on Wednesday in a fascinating matchup.

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Luka Doncic (ankle) will stay in the lineup for Monday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. He is good to go on Monday night despite logging a hefty 40-minute shift on Sunday against the Phoenix Suns. With LeBron James (groin) sidelined, Doncic has teamed up with Austin Reaves to form a highly potent offensive duo. The two combined for 61 points and 14 assists in Sunday's 107-96 victory.

Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.comreports that Los Angeles Lakers point guardLuka Doncic(ankle) won't play against the Denver Nuggets on Friday. Due to left calf management and a right ankle sprain, Doncic will sit out the second half of back-to-back games. With Doncic sidelined and Gabe Vincent(knee) listed as doubtful, Jordan Goodwin and Shake Milton will likely receive extra minutes on the floor this evening. Still, neither player provides a solid fantasy option versus the Nuggets.

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Luka Doncic (ankle) has been listed as questionable for Thursday's marquee matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks. Last weekend, Doncic battled a back problem, and he is now on the injury report with right ankle soreness. If Doncic is out on Thursday, Austin Reaves should run the backcourt, with Gabe Vincent and Jordan Goodwin stepping into more prominent roles. Both players enjoyed strong starts to the week, as Vincent scored a team-high 24 points in Monday's loss to the Brooklyn Nets, while Goodwin produced 17 points off the bench.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (back) is dealing with back soreness on Monday and has been listed as questionable for their matchup with the Brooklyn Nets. With LeBron James (groin) sidelined, Doncic will have to pull out all of the heroics that he displayed in Dallas. Through 11 games with the Lakers, he's averaging 24.7 points, 8.1 rebounds, 7.6 assists, 1.8 steals, and 4.1 turnovers per game. His efficiency may not be the same since changing teams, but his stats remain undeniably elite across the board. If he's unable to suit up, Austin Reaves will have to take on the scoring load while Dorian Finney-Smith and Dalton Knecht likely see huge bumps in usage.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (knee) will play on Saturday against Boston. He has a bruised knee. However, the Lakers have won their last eight contests, so it's hard to imagine Doncic would have missed a nationally televised game versus the defending champs. The 26-year-old had 32 points, 12 assists, seven boards, and four steals in Thursday's overtime win over the New York Knicks. The C's pose more of a challenge on the defensive end, but Doncic is still a must-start while remaining a top DFS option.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (knee) is expected to suit up for Saturday's meeting with the Celtics. The Lakers have won eight-straight games, so the team can make a statement by taking out one of the best teams in the National Basketball Association on Saturday night. But Los Angeles will need Doncic in the lineup. Fortunately, he's likely good to go. The former Maverick is coming off a strong showing, compiling 32 points, 12 assists, seven rebounds, and four steals in Thursday's overtime victory over the New York Knicks. While the C's defense can make it challenging for Doncic to remain as productive on the scoring end, he always has triple-double upside whenever he is on the court. If he suffers a setback and doesn't play, LeBron James (left foot, injury management), who is probable, and Austin Reaves should pick up most of the slack on the offensive side of the ball.

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Luka Doncic (knee) will be active on Thursday against the New York Knicks. The team has upgraded his status from probable to available. Doncic is good to go despite dealing with a knee contusion. The Lakers' newest superstar will make his 10th appearance for his new team. After a slow start in L.A., we have seen the best version of Doncic lately, as the five-time All-Star has averaged 26.0 points, 8.8 rebounds, and 9.2 assists over his past five outings.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (knee) is listed as probable ahead of Thursday's game against the New York Knicks. The superstar guard continues to be listed on the injury report, but that hasn't stopped him from playing lately. Doncic has suited up in six straight games and played 34 minutes or more in five of those contests. Fantasy managers should expect Doncic to have his regular workload on Thursday, barring any setbacks. Fellow guard Austin Reaves (calf) is probable as well, so Gabe Vincent and Shake Milton will likely be reduced to minimal roles.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (knee) is available ahead of Tuesday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. As expected, Doncic will be available to play after being listed as probable due to a right knee contusion. The issue doesn't appear to be impacting him on the floor given Doncic has played 35 minutes or more in each of the last four games. Fantasy managers can go ahead and get Doncic active in their lineups ahead of Tuesday's game.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (knee) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Pelicans. The former Maverick is normally on the injury report because of his calf. However, he's in danger of missing Tuesday's contest because of a knee contusion, an injury he picked up in Sunday's win over the Clippers. With that in mind, head coach JJ Redick may give him the night off versus the 17-win Pelicans, especially with upcoming meetings with the Knicks and Celtics on the horizon. With Austin Reaves (calf) questionable and Jordan Goodwin (ankle) ruled out, LeBron James (foot), who is probable, should have the ball in his hands even more if Doncic can't get on the floor. Gabe Vincent, coming off a nine-point showing on Sunday night, could also find himself back in the starting lineup.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (calf) has been upgraded to probable ahead of Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. Doncic appears to be in line to play after being listed as questionable heading into the contest. Despite the lingering calf issue, Doncic has looked excellent on the court over the last four games. He notched a 31-point game on Friday, which was against this same Clippers team. Fantasy managers should expect Doncic to be out there, barring any setbacks.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (calf) is questionable for Sunday's rematch with the Clippers. The former Maverick was questionable heading into Friday's win over the Clippers. However, he was available and finished with a game-high 31 points. With Austin Reaves (calf) doubtful and LeBron James (foot) questionable, Doncic could see an increase in fantasy production, assuming he's available. But if he's not out there, Gabe Vincent may enter the starting lineup, although he's not a reliable fantasy performer.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (calf) will play in Friday's Battle of Los Angeles against the Clippers. Doncic bagged 21 points, 13 rebounds, and five assists in 36 minutes on Thursday against the Minnesota Timberwolves and is good to go again on Friday night, which is great news for fantasy managers. The Lakers listed Doncic as questionable on the initial injury report. Doncic's workload has increased since the All-Star break, and he has averaged 21.5 points, 12.3 rebounds, 8.0 assists, and 2.0 steals over his past four games.