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• Knee Injury To Sideline Kevin Durant For Game 1Rockets star Kevin Durant will miss Saturday night’s series opener against the Lakers due to a right knee contusion, according to Dave McMenamin of ESPN (Twitter link). “Hopefully it’s a one-game thing,” coach Ime Udoka told reporters. Durant was injured on Wednesday when he bumped knees with a teammate during practice, relays Brett Siegel of […]...2026Click for news about Kevin Durant -
• Luka Doncic To Receive Medical Treatment In Europe For Hamstring StrainLuka Doncic will head to Europe to seek specialized medical treatment in an attempt to expedite his return from a Grade 2 hamstring strain, sources told Shams Charania and Dave McMenamin of ESPN. The decision was made in consultation with the Lakers and his own medical team. Doncic suffered the injury last Thursday, with the guard one game below the 65-game threshold required for end-of-season awa...2026Read about Luka Doncic -
• Luka Doncic out indefinitely with hamstring injury
Lakers guard Luka Doncic has been ruled out indefinitely due to a left hamstring injury and is expected to miss the remainder of the regular season, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania and Dave McMenamin. His status beyond the regular season remains uncertain. The injury comes at a critical time for Los Angeles, with the playoffs […] The post Luka Doncic out indefinitely with hamstring injury...2026See more Luka Doncic
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• Luka Doncic To Undergo MRI Friday After Injuring Hamstring
Lakers superstar Luka Doncic sustained a left hamstring injury in Thursday’s game at Oklahoma City and will not return, per the team. The Slovenian guard will undergo an MRI on Friday to determine the severity of the injury, sources tell Dave McMenamin of ESPN (Twitter link). Doncic’s injury occurred with about 7:42 remaining in the […]...2026Visit the page Luka Doncic
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• Luka Doncic Faces One-Game Ban After Collecting 16th Technical
Lakers guard Luka Doncic is once again facing a one-game suspension for reaching the season technical foul limit and this time he’s unlikely to get a reprieve, according to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin. The Most Valuable Player candidate was whistled for his 16th technical foul in Friday’s 116-99 win over the Nets. It occurred in the […]...2026Visit the page Luka Doncic
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• Lakers Notes: LeBron, Doncic, Reaves, Ayton, Injuries
LeBron James returned Thursday after missing three games with foot, elbow and hip injuries, but it was mostly in a supporting role as the Lakers defeated Chicago for their fourth straight win, writes Dave McMenamin of ESPN. James posted 18 points, seven rebounds and seven assists, but he took just 13 shots as Luka Doncic […]...2026Continue with LeBron James
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• Pacific Notes: James, Melton, Warriors Youth, Kennard
LeBron James is missing his third straight game for the Lakers tonight as he works his way back from arthritis in his left foot, as well as a left elbow contusion. ESPN’s Dave McMenamin writes (via Twitter) that James went through his pregame shooting routine prior to the Lakers’ matchup against the Wolves and ultimately […]...2026Check it out LeBron James
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• Luka Doncic Could Return From Calf Injury Thursday Versus MavsLuka Doncic could return from a calf injury this Thursday against the Dallas Mavericks, sources told Dave McMenamin of ESPN. Doncic, who sat Tuesday's loss against the Spurs, has missed three straight games with a "mild" calf injury. Doncic planned to participate in a 5-on-5 session with contact on Tuesday. Doncic also hopes to play in this Sunday's All-Star Game at the Intuit Dome. The point guar...2026Visit the page Luka Doncic -
• Luka Doncic Could Return Thursday Versus MavsLuka Doncic could return from a calf injury this Thursday against the Dallas Mavericks, sources told Dave McMenamin of ESPN. Doncic, who sat Tuesday's loss against the Spurs, has missed three straight games with a "mild" calf injury. Doncic planned to participate in a 5-on-5 session with contact on Tuesday. Doncic also hopes to play in this Sunday's All-Star Game at the Intuit Dome. The point guar...2026Read about Luka Doncic
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• Luka Doncic Exits Thursday’s Game With Left Leg Injury
Lakers star Luka Doncic experience left leg soreness in Thursday’s game vs. Philadelphia and has been ruled out for the remainder of the contest, the team announced (Twitter link via ESPN’s Dave McMenamin). According to Jovan Buha (Twitter link), the Slovenian guard was grabbing at his hamstring for a couple of possessions prior to leaving […]...2026Read about Luka Doncic
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• Lakers limping into game vs. Blazers with no Luka DoncicThe Lakers are limping into Portland, and this time it is not just about the previous loss. After falling at home to Charlotte, the Lakers will be without the league’s leading scorer on Saturday night. ESPN’s Dave McMenamin reports that Luka Doncic will sit out with left groin soreness. The injury report does not stop […] The post Lakers limping into game vs. Blazers with no Luka Doncic appe...2026Check it out Luka Doncic -
• Lakers managing Rui Hachimura, other injury issuesLakers forward Rui Hachimura remained sidelined Monday despite being available, as the club managed his workload during a back-to-back set. Coach J.J. Redick opted to hold Hachimura out after learning the forward would only be able to play in one of the two games. According to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin, Redick chose to save him for Tuesday’s […] The post Lakers managing Rui Hachimura, other...2026See also Rui Hachimura -
• Devin Booker, Jamal Murray Exit Monday’s Games With InjuriesA pair of star players were injured during separate games on Monday, with Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray exiting the eventual loss to Dallas with a right ankle sprain, and Suns shooting guard Devin Booker sustaining a right groin injury in the road contest at the Lakers (Twitter links via the Nuggets and Dave McMenamin […]...2025See also Devin Booker -
• Lakers Notes: Luka, Reaves, Ayton, Kleber, LaRavia, Smart
Lakers guards Luka Doncic (lower left leg contusion injury management) and Austin Reaves (right groin soreness) have been ruled out for Monday’s contest in Portland, as Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com relays. It’s the second night of a back-to-back for Los Angeles, which defeated Miami on Sunday to improve to 5-2 on the season. Doncic missed […]...2025Read about Luka Doncic
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• Lakers’ Gabe Vincent Expected Out 2-4 Weeks With Ankle Sprain
Los Angeles Lakers guard Gabe Vincent is expected to miss two to four weeks after undergoing an MRI on his sprained left ankle Monday, sources told ESPN’s Dave McMenamin and Shams Charania on Monday. Gabe Vincent Suffered Left Ankle Sprain Against Kings Vincent suffered the injury early in the third quarter of Los Angeles’ 127-120 […] The post Lakers’ Gabe Vincent Expected ...2025See more Los Angeles Lakers
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• How Many Games Will Luka Doncic Miss for the Lakers?
After a blistering hot start for the the Lakers, NBA fans we upset to learn that Luka Doncic is now out with injury, so when can we expect him back? Doncic is set to miss at least the next week with a left finger sprain and lower left leg contusion. ESPN’s Dave McMenamin said that, […] The post How Many Games Will Luka Doncic Miss for the Lakers? appeared first on Basketball Forever....2025Click for news about Luka Doncic
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• Lakers’ Gabe Vincent Out 2-4 Weeks With Ankle InjuryLakers guard Gabe Vincent is expected to be sidelined for approximately two-to-four weeks after undergoing an MRI on his left ankle, sources tell Shams Charania and Dave McMenamin of ESPN (Twitter link). NBA insider Chris Haynes reports (via Twitter) that Vincent, who started each of the Lakers’ first three games before sustaining the injury on […]...2025See more Gabe Vincent -
• Lakers Notes: Doncic, James, Vincent, Opener
Following the Lakers‘ season opener against the Warriors, star guard Luka Doncic spent an extended period of time after Tuesday’s season opener getting treatment in the training room, writes ESPN’s Dave McMenamin. “It’s probably nothing,” Doncic said of the treatment he was getting on the inside of his right leg. “Just felt it a little […]...2025See more Luka Doncic
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• Lakers’ Bronny James Reveals He Gets ‘Sick Easier Now’ After Cardiac ArrestDuring an interview with NBA reporter Dave McMenamin of ESPN, Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James revealed that he gets “sick easier now” after his cardiac arrest. Bronny suffered a cardiac arrest two years ago at USC because of a congenital heart defect. He underwent surgery and has a six-inch scar down the center of […] The post Lakers’ Bronny James Reveals He Gets R...2025Check it out Los Angeles Lakers -
• Dorian Finney-Smith Undergoes Left Ankle SurgeryLakers forward Dorian Finney-Smith, who holds a $15.4MM player option for next season, recently underwent surgery to deal with a “lingering” left ankle injury and is expected to be ready for training camp in the fall, sources tell Dave McMenamin of ESPN. According to McMenamin, Finney-Smith has been bothered by his left ankle for “several […]...2025Check it out Dorian Finney
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• Wolves Notes: Edwards, Conley, Alexander-Walker, Randle
Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards appears to have fully overcome the injury scare he suffered in Game 2, according to Dave McMenamin of ESPN (Twitter link). Edwards had to leave the game in the second quarter after reinjuring his left ankle, but he was able to return after halftime. Meeting with reporters before tonight’s contest, Minnesota […]...2025Visit the page Anthony Edwards
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• LeBron James Suffered MCL Sprain In Game 5 LossLeBron James suffered a Grade 2 MCL sprain in his left knee during the Lakers‘ series-ending loss to Minnesota on Wednesday, a league source tells Dave McMenamin of ESPN. James underwent an MRI on Thursday that revealed the extent of the damage. The injury occurred in a collision with Donte DiVincenzo midway through the fourth […]...2025See also LeBron James -
• LeBron James suffered UCL injury in Lakers' Game 5 lossLeBron James suffered a Grade 2 MCL sprain in his left knee during the Lakers‘ series-ending loss to Minnesota on Wednesday, a league source tells Dave McMenamin of ESPN....2025See more articles LeBron James -
• Report: LeBron James Suffered Serious Knee Injury In Game 5 Against Timberwolves
According to Dave McMenamin of ESPN, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James suffered a serious knee injury in Game 5 against the Minnesota Timberwolves. James, 40, suffered a Grade 2 MCL sprain in his left knee. Story filed to https://t.co/oAsD1rYqjW: LeBron James suffered a Grade 2 MCL sprain in his left knee from his collision […] The post Report: LeBron James Suffered Serious Knee Inj...2025See more LeBron James
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• Lakers’ Luka Doncic day-to-day with sprained ankleLakers star Luka Doncic will miss Thursday’s home game against the Bucks with a right ankle sprain, as first reported by Dave McMenamin of ESPN. A team source told Hoops Wire that Doncic’s injury is considered “day-to-day.” Doncic had previously been ruled out for last Friday’s game against the Denver Nuggets due to left calf […] The post Lakers’ Luka Donc...2025See more Luka Doncic -
• Report: Luka Doncic Told LeBron James To Take His Time In Return From Groin Injury
According to NBA reporter Dave McMenamin of ESPN, Luka Doncic told LeBron James to take his time in his return from a groin injury. LeBron suffered a groin injury on March 8 against the Boston Celtics. He’s expected to miss one-to-two weeks. The Los Angeles Lakers are in second place in the Western Conference standings. […] The post Report: Luka Doncic Told LeBron Jam...2025See more Luka Doncic
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• LeBron James Could Miss Weeks, Not Days With Groin InjuryLeBron James could be out for "a matter of weeks, not a matter of days" after suffering a groin strain on Saturday night against the Boston Celtics, sources told Dave McMenamin of ESPN. Sources added that it is still too early to project how long James will miss until he undergoes imaging. James said after the game that there was "not much concern" and he would "go day to day" in treating the inju...2025Click for news about LeBron James -
• LeBron James Could Miss Several Weeks With Groin Injury
A left groin injury that forced LeBron James to leave tonight’s game in Boston midway through the fourth quarter could sideline the Lakers star for “a matter of weeks,” a source told Dave McMenamin of ESPN (Twitter link). More to come …...2025Check it out LeBron James
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• Report: LeBron James Could Miss Weeks With Groin Injury
According to NBA reporter Dave McMenamin of ESPN, Los Angeles Lakers superstar small forward LeBron James could miss weeks with a left groin injury. LeBron got hurt against the Boston Celtics on Saturday (3/8). It is too early to project an accurate timetable for how long LeBron James could miss because of his left groin […] The post Report: LeBron James Could Miss Weeks With Gro...2025Check it out LeBron James
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• Lakers’ Reaves To Undergo MRI, Team Optimistic Hachimura Injury Isn’t Serious
Lakers guard Austin Reaves exited Friday’s game against the Clippers and did not return due to calf soreness, according to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin. He subbed out with just under three minutes left in the first quarter and will receive an MRI on Saturday. “He was experiencing some tightness in the calf, some soreness,” head coach […]...2025Click for news about Austin Reaves