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LAL • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #77
1 day ago
Dončić appeared to have an opportunity to give the Lakers the win in the final seconds, but he hesitated and passed the ball to LeBron James, who was left to toss up a turnaround three just before time expired. While Dončić did not have a good night shooting the ball, as he was 2-of-10 from three and 4-of-9 from the foul line, he finished with 15 assists and just two turnovers. Luka and the Lakers have a good schedule to end Week 18, with three games over the final four days.
LAL • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #77
4 days ago
Dončić led the way offensively for the Lakers, but give the Celtics credit for making him earn every bit of what he got. The Lakers’ guard shot 5-of-15 from inside the arc and, removing the February 5 game in which he injured his hamstring, the seven three-point attempts were the fewest in a game for Dončić since a January 9 loss to the Bucks in which he put up six. The Celtics consistently forced him inside the three-point line, resulting in a subpar effort by Dončić’s standards. The Lakers open their four-game Week 18 on Tuesday against the Magic.
LAL • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #77
5 days ago
Donċić stuffed the stat sheet in a major way on Friday. In his first game back from injury (hamstring), he nearly captured a 40-point double-double that included eight three-pointers and four stocks. The superstar guard also only turned the ball over a couple of times, further underscoring his excellence on the offensive end of the floor. He’ll have a chance to tally another outstanding performance in front of the national television audience when the Lakers host the Celtics on Sunday.
LAL • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #77
6 days ago
Dončić and Ayton missed time before the All-Star break, but both players will be available against the cross-town rivals. Expect each of them to handle their typical workloads which will mean fewer minutes for Jake LaRavia, Rui Hachimura and Jaxson Hayes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAL • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #77
13 days ago
Dončić missed the Lakers’ last four games before the All-Star break, but he went through a rigorous workout ahead of Thursday’s win over the Mavericks. He’s come out of that session in good condition and will be available for a short stint on Sunday. With the new format for the All-Star Game, the question is whether he’ll play in just one of the potentially three short games for Team World. At the very least, Dončić’s participation on Sunday should ensure that he’s available for the Lakers’ first game after the break, February 20 against the Clippers, provided he does not aggravate the hamstring injury.
Source: Marc Stein
LAL • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #77
14 days ago
Dončić missed the last four games leading into the NBA All-Star break, but his coach told reporters he “should be good to go” as the Lakers open their second half schedule. Dončić’s next chance to play will come on Friday, February 20 against the Clippers.
Source: Dave McMenamin
LAL • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #77
15 days ago
Dončić will miss a fourth straight game entering the All-Star break, which means Rui Hachimura should remain a starter. Dončić’s status for the All-Star Game appears to be up in the air, but the added rest could help him be ready to return to the lineup for the Lakers after the break.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAL • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #77
18 days ago
Saturday’s game will be the second that Dončić has missed since straining his left hamstring during Thursday’s win over the 76ers. Rui Hachimura was inserted into the starting lineup in Saturday’s win over the Warriors, due partly to Austin Reaves (calf) being limited to 25 minutes. Whether Hachimura starts on Monday will likely depend on Reaves’ minutes allowance.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAL • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #77
20 days ago
Dončić suffered a strained left hamstring during Thursday’s win over the 76ers, exiting during the second quarter. Rui Hachimura started the third quarter, but Austin Reaves’ minutes restriction may have been the reason for that. Depending on how comfortable the Lakers are with Reaves playing starters’ minutes as he works his way back from a strained calf, it will influence who starts for Dončić.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAL • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #77
20 days ago
Dončić suffered the left hamstring injury in Thursday’s win over the 76ers, and McMenamin notes that there is optimism the injury is not serious. Fantasy managers can breathe a sigh of relief for now, but the extent of Dončić’s injury is still unknown. Until we get more clarity on the situation, the Lakers will fill his vacated minutes by committee with Jake LaRavia, Rui Hachimura and Luke Kennard logging some additional minutes.
Source: Dave McMenamin
LAL • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #77
20 days ago
Dončić left Thursday’s game during the second quarter, appearing to grab his left hamstring before exiting. The Lakers have officially listed the injury as left leg soreness, but more will be learned about its severity on Friday. Rui Hachimura started the third quarter, and whether he remains there if Dončić misses time will likely depend on how much longer Austin Reaves will be under a minutes restriction.
Source: Dave McMenamin
LAL • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #77
22 days ago
Dončić’s points total on Tuesday was his lowest in nearly a month, but the game being a blowout had more to do with that than anything the Nets may have done defensively. Regarding per-game value, he has been a top-5 player over the past two weeks. Getting Austin Reaves back in the fold should only help Dončić from a spacing standpoint as the returnee shakes off the rust after missing more than a month with a strained calf.
LAL • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #77
24 days ago
The NBA’s leading scorer, Dončić, has scored at least 30 points in six of his last seven games, missing out on a 30-point streak due to a measly 29-point effort against the Cavaliers on Wednesday. He finished Sunday’s defeat two assists shy of a triple-double and has been the top-ranked player in fantasy basketball over the past two weeks, according to Basketball Monster. The Lakers play three games in Week 16, starting with the final game of their road trip on Tuesday against the Nets.
LAL • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #77
27 days ago
Dončić got off to an unreal start to this game, and he ended up entering halftime with 26 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists. This was the second time in Dončić’s career that he recorded a triple-double in a single half, joining Nikola Jokic and Russell Westbrook as the only players to do it multiple times in the play-by-play era, per Stathead. He has been fantastic all season, and this performance was one of his best. He’ll look to keep it going in New York on Sunday to wrap up the week.
LAL • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #77
27 days ago
Dončić twisted his ankle during Wednesday’s loss to the Cavaliers. The 26-year-old point guard was able to return and finish the game, but wound up on the injury report as questionable. Dončić will play Friday against the Wizards and should be without restriction.
LAL • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #77
28 days ago
The Cavs’ lifted court resulted in an injury scare for Dončić and the Lakers; he twisted his ankle on the uneven surface while hopping backwards after shooting a three-pointer. He was able to return to finish the game, but there is a chance he sits out against Washington. In that scenario, Gabe Vincent will likely slide back into the starting unit in his place.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAL • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #77
29 days ago
Dončić had an injury scare during the first quarter, when a step back off the court after a three-pointer led to him tweaking his left leg. The Lakers’ guard returned to action after a quick trip to the locker room, and he recorded a relatively efficient stat line. However, that didn’t keep Dončić and the Lakers from getting blown out. The Lakers face Washington on Friday, and it would be unsurprising if Luka went off.
LAL • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #77
about 1 month ago
Dončić followed a very strong performance against the Mavericks with another stellar one on Monday. He was outstanding in the win over Chicago, as he led Los Angeles in points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers. The Bulls had no answer for the superstar guard, who picked apart Chicago’s defense in various ways. The cherry on top for fantasy managers who roster Dončić was that he recorded only three turnovers. The Lakers have now put together back-to-back wins and Dončić has been a big reason why.
LAL • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #77
about 1 month ago
Playing in Dallas for the second time since being traded last January, Dončić helped lead the Lakers’ comeback. He finished two rebounds shy of a triple-double, and a charge taken on Naji Marshall with just under 42 seconds remaining sealed the game. Over the past two weeks, Dončić has been the top-ranked player in eight-cat formats. The Lakers continue their road trip in Chicago on Monday, the first of four games they’ll play in Week 15.
LAL • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #77
about 1 month ago
While Dončić was more efficient than his counterpart, James Harden, it was the Clippers’ point guard who left Intuit Dome with the victory. However, fantasy managers don’t have to worry about team results, so this was a great night to roster Dončić. In addition to posting his 21st double-double of the season, the Lakers guard committed just one turnover, the third time this season he’s had that few in a game. The Lakers continue their road trip on Saturday in Dallas, which is their final game of Week 14.
LAL • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #77
about 1 month ago
Dončić and the Lakers pulled off one of their best wins of the season, coming back from 14 down to beat the Nuggets in Denver. He finished with the 52nd 30-point triple-double of his NBA regular season career, moving into second place on the all-time list behind Oscar Robertson. Dončić was efficient, shooting over 50 percent from the field and committing just three turnovers, making this a great night to have him on a fantasy roster.
LAL • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #77
about 1 month ago
Next month’s All-Star Game will consist of three teams, two representing the United States and one representing the rest of the world. Dončić, who was the leading vote-getter in the Western Conference, Jokić, Gilgeous-Alexander and Wembanyama will be starters for the international team, with Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo joining them. Curry will be a starter for one of the two United States teams, with Jalen Brunson, Cade Cunningham, Tyrese Maxey and Jaylen Brown receiving the nod from the East.
Source: NBA
LAL • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #77
about 1 month ago
Dončić was back in the Lakers’ lineup after missing Saturday’s loss to the Trail Blazers. While efficiency was a concern, as evidenced by the poor field-goal percentage and four turnovers, that’s the norm when it comes to Dončić’s fantasy value. However, a relatively inefficient Dončić is better than not having him at all. The Lakers play three games in Week 14 with no back-to-backs, which should bode well for Luka’s availability.
LAL • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #77
about 1 month ago
Dončić is good to go after sitting out Saturday’s loss to the Trail Blazers. His return pushes Gabe Vincent to the bench and will take some of the weight off of LeBron James’ shoulders.
Source: Law Murray
LAL • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #77
about 1 month ago
Dončić did not play in Saturday’s loss to the Trail Blazers, which prompted Gabe Vincent to move into the starting lineup. Vincent scored three points on 1-of-6 shooting against Portland, and there’s no need to consider streaming him if Dončić remains out.
Source: Daniel Starkand
LAL • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #77
about 1 month ago
Dončić was ruled out for Saturday’s game against the Trail Blazers due to a sore left groin. The good news is that his MRI results were “good” in Redick’s words, and the point guard is considered day-to-day. The Lakers host the Raptors on Sunday, then hit the road for an eight-game trip that begins in Denver on Tuesday.
Source: Dave McMenamin
LAL • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #77
about 1 month ago
Dončić is dealing with left groin soreness and has been ruled out in advance of Saturday’s game against the Trail Blazers. Lakers starters including LeBron James will be heavily relied on in this one while reserves Dalton Knecht, Nick Smith Jr. and Gabe Vincent could also help pick up the slack.
LAL • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #77
about 1 month ago
Dončić put up another high-scoring performance on Thursday, despite it coming in a lopsided defeat. Yet, the do-it-all guard struggled to make much of an impact when he wasn’t scoring. Dončić combined for just seven rebounds and assists, which marks the lowest since December 20 against the Clippers, a game in which he exited early due to injury. He limited his turnovers to just one on Thursday, a great improvement from the seven he had on Tuesday. Nonetheless, fantasy managers should expect Dončić to get back to his stat-stuffing ways fairly quickly.
LAL • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #77
about 1 month ago
Dončić had a monster first half for the Lakers to give them a 21-point lead entering the break. He contributed 23 points and seven dimes before halftime, and while he didn’t contribute much after that, he was still able to have an excellent night. The turnovers were rough, but that isn’t a new issue for Luka. He’ll continue to pour in the gaudy counting stats moving forward, with the Hornets up next on the schedule on Thursday.
LAL • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #77
about 1 month ago
Dončić was initially listed as questionable with a groin injury, but is ultimately available for Tuesday’s game against the Hawks. The 26-year-old small forward had 42 points in Monday’s game against the Kings, but had to have his inner thigh/groin area treated in the second half and only had two points in the fourth quarter. This will be Dončić’s second consecutive back-to-back where he’s played in both games.