Disaster in Los Angeles: Luka Dončić sidelined for a very long time
Steven Perez
Dailysports's expert
The Los Angeles Lakers’ hopes for a calm finish to the season have been shattered.
Details: The California franchise’s main superstar, Luka Dončić, has officially been ruled out for all remaining regular season games. The incident occurred in a recent matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder, where the Slovenian landed awkwardly during one of the plays. Medical evaluation confirmed the worst fears: the Lakers’ leader has been diagnosed with a hamstring strain.
The stats highlight the scale of this tragedy for the team: in March 2026, Dončić was the literal “engine” of the squad, orchestrating 58% of all the club’s points. Just last month, Luka racked up a phenomenal 600 points, joining the elite list of only 10 players in NBA history to ever reach this milestone. His absence leaves the Lakers’ offense decapitated right on the eve of the playoffs.
The Lakers coaching staff is now forced to urgently overhaul the team’s game plan.
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