Overview
- Thursday’s matchup with Dallas will be Dončić’s fourth straight game missed due to a left hamstring strain, per the Lakers’ injury report.
- Head coach JJ Redick said Dončić is progressing and remains on a day-to-day timeline following his Feb. 5 exit against the 76ers.
- ESPN’s Dave McMenamin reports Dončić hopes to appear in Sunday’s All-Star Game, though his participation is in doubt.
- Earlier reporting characterized the strain as mild and noted he had resumed running and was cleared for five-on-five work, but the team opted for caution.
- LeBron James, Austin Reaves and Marcus Smart are available for Dallas, Deandre Ayton is questionable, and Los Angeles sits 32-21 after a blowout loss to the Spurs.