Luka Dončić, Los Angeles Lakers and JJ Redick
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Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Dončić will miss at least one week due to a left finger sprain and a lower left leg contusion, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.
Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Dončić is expected to be sidelined for at least a week with a left finger sprain and lower left leg contusion. Dončić was initially listed as questionable for L.A.'s game against the Sacramento Kings Sunday night, but will instead head to the injury list.
The Memphis Grizzlies face a suddenly more dangerous Los Angeles Lakers squad tonight at FedExForum, as two key Lakers players have been upgraded to probable for the 9:30 p.m. tip-off. Luka Doncic and Marcus Smart,
Dončić is still just 26 years old, but he understands the responsibilities inherent in his role as the centerpiece of the Lakers’ next era, and he’s trying to meet them. He played a role in improving the Lakers’ roster during the summer by lobbying Deandre Ayton and Marcus Smart to join him.