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Lakers Rule Out Dončić and Reaves for Regular Season as Dončić Begins Treatment in Europe

Uncertain playoff timelines tighten the Lakers’ seeding race.

Overview

  • Both guards were hurt in Thursday's blowout at Oklahoma City and have been ruled out for the rest of the regular season.
  • Dončić flew to Europe on Sunday and is receiving an injection in Spain to speed healing of his Grade 2 hamstring strain.
  • Agent Rich Paul said Dončić could be out a lot longer than Reaves, highlighting fresh doubt about his playoff availability.
  • Early reports peg Reaves’ Grade 2 oblique strain at four to six weeks, with his return targeted for later in the postseason.
  • With both sidelined, LeBron James is carrying a larger offensive load as the 50–28 Lakers manage rotations and a tie for the West’s No. 3 seed.