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Los Angeles Lakers Star Luka Doncic Gets Great NBA News After 1-Game Injury Absence

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.

Published: Monday, 9 November 2026 at 8:39 PM
Los Angeles Lakers Star Luka Doncic Gets Great NBA News After 1-Game Injury Absence
Key Things to Know
  • Luka Doncic was named the NBA's Western Conference Player of the Week after leading the Lakers to four wins.
  • Doncic is expected to return against the Atlanta Hawks after missing one game with lower-back tightness.
  • New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson won the Eastern Conference Player of the Week award.
The Story in 60 Seconds

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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