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The Lakers unveil their plan to help Luka Doncic recover from his injury

The Lakers are taking no chances with Luka Doncic after the superstar was ruled out with back tightness.

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 10:31 PM
The Lakers unveil their plan to help Luka Doncic recover from his injury
Key Things to Know
  • The Los Angeles Lakers are resting Luka Doncic against the Clippers due to back tightness.
  • Dan Woike reported the Lakers are being cautious amid a stretch of five games in seven days.
  • The franchise does not believe Doncic's back issue is a serious long-term health concern.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Los Angeles Lakers have ruled out superstar Luka Doncic for Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers due to back tightness. The franchise has decided to adopt a cautious approach with the guard, as the team does not view the condition as a serious long-term health concern.

According to Dan Woike of The Athletic, the plan to rest Doncic comes amid a grueling stretch where head coach JJ Redick's team plays five games in seven days. Doncic has averaged 36 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 8.3 assists across his first four games of the 2026-27 season.

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