Getty Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on prior to the game against the Toronto Raptors at Crypto.com Arena on January 18, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
Slovenian guard Luka Doncic missed his fourth consecutive game due to a hamstring strain when the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Dallas Mavericks, 124-104, on Thursday — the final game before the All-Star break.
After the win, Lakers head coach JJ Redick provided an injury update on Doncic, who reportedly practiced with his teammates before the Mavericks clash.
“He’s progressed really good,” Redick said of Doncic, via
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