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Lakers Confirm Luka Doncic's Injury Status for Warriors Game

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Paolo Songco | Last updated Feb 5, 2025 9:39 PM ET

Los Angeles Lakers fans have been eagerly anticipating the debut of Luka Doncic following his blockbuster trade move from the Dallas Mavericks. The five-time All-Star has been sidelined by a calf injury since Christmas Day, which is also the same issue that has delayed his first game for his new team.

Doncic was sitting on the bench with the rest of the squad on Tuesday as the Lakers blew out the Los Angeles Clippers, 122-97. He was not able to take the floor, though, as the Lakers take a cautious approach with the health of their new superstar.

L.A. is back in action again on Thursday. They host the Golden State Warriors, who struck a deal with the Miami Heat on Wednesday night to acquire the services of Jimmy Butler.

Unfortunately for Lakers fans, they will need to wait a bit longer for Doncic's debut. This is after the team officially listed the 6-foot-6 combo guard as out for the Warriors game due to a left calf strain.

Doncic's next chance to play will be on Saturday against the Indiana Pacers. Lakers head coach JJ Redick told reporters on Wednesday that there's a chance Doncic is able to take the floor against Indiana, but that it's also possible that he makes his debut on Monday against the Utah Jazz.

Whatever the case might be, what is clear is that the Luka Doncic era in L.A. is about to officially get underway very soon.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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