Overview
- The Lakers said Luka Doncic has a mild left hamstring strain and is officially day to day starting with the Warriors game at Crypto.com Arena.
- Rob Pelinka said the issue does not appear serious and J.J. Redick reiterated that Doncic’s availability, including for the All-Star Game, will be determined daily.
- Doncic leads the NBA in scoring and ranks second in assists after receiving the most All-Star votes under the new U.S. vs. World format.
- New guard Luke Kennard made his Lakers debut and hit his first shot, a 25-foot three-pointer, while outlining a bench role focused on spacing and aggressive shooting.
- Pelinka confirmed an open 15th roster spot with active buyout-market evaluation, and people with knowledge said the team is not pursuing recently waived guard Cam Thomas.