Lakers are already concerned about Luka Doncic’s workload (and trying to rest him)

The Los Angeles Lakers have begun proactively managing Luka Doncic's workload early in the season to preserve his health for the postseason. Doncic was held out of the second leg of an October 28 back-to-back against the Clippers and missed a November 8 road game against the Pistons, with the team officially citing lower back tightness on injury reports.

Colin Keane of Lake Show Life argues that resting Doncic is a smart strategy to avoid late-season physical breakdowns. Keane emphasizes that the Lakers must limit Doncic's regular-season wear and tear, noting that the franchise cannot realistically contend in the playoffs without him fully healthy.