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Lakers Star Duo Questionable for Raptors Game
19 Jan
Summary
- Luka Dončić is questionable with left groin soreness.
- LeBron James is also questionable due to his age and back-to-backs.
- Ayton and Hayes are expected to return against Toronto.
The Los Angeles Lakers are facing significant uncertainty regarding the availability of stars Luka Dončić and LeBron James for their upcoming game against the Toronto Raptors. Dončić is currently listed as questionable with left groin soreness, a condition he has been managing since early January but played through previously.
LeBron James is also questionable, a status expected given his age and the team's ongoing back-to-back games. James played significant minutes in recent back-to-backs, and contributed 20 points in Saturday's loss to the Trail Blazers. His final status will likely be determined closer to game time.
Adding to the Lakers' injury report, Austin Reaves and Adou Thiero remain sidelined with calf and MCL sprains, respectively, with re-evaluations expected later this month. However, Deandre Ayton and Jaxson Hayes are anticipated to return to the court against the Raptors, providing much-needed depth, while Marcus Smart and Jake LaRavia, who sustained minor injuries, were not listed on the report.
