The Los Angeles Lakers received major Luka Doncic news ahead of Monday's matchup with the Atlanta Hawks, as the superstar continues his historic start to the NBA season.
Luka Doncic was named the Western Conference Player of the Week on November 9, 2026, after averaging 45.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 8.3 assists across a 4-0 stretch for the Los Angeles Lakers. The announcement came ahead of his anticipated return against the Atlanta Hawks following a one-game absence due to lower-back tightness.
Doncic was left off the injury report for Monday's matchup, with no minutes restriction announced. Through nine games, Doncic has averaged 40.1 points per contest, joining Wilt Chamberlain as the only players in NBA history to average at least 40 points across their first nine appearances of a season.
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