As the Lakers target LeBron James, Luka Doncic’s injury returns
on Thursday, Los Angeles Lakers scored a 116-115 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves, thanks to Austin Reeves’ game-winning shot. As a result, they start 3-2 with both LeBron James and Luka Dončić on the injured list.
However, head coach JJ Redick has hinted at when both are expected to return, according to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin. He did not give a specific date, but said it would probably be the second or third week of November.
Additionally, Redick says Doncic could be back in “the next few games.” In early October, it was announced that James would miss the start of the season due to right-sided sciatica. Meanwhile, Doncic was relegated due to finger and leg injury.
James is entering his 23rd NBA season and seventh season with the Lakers. Last year, James averaged 24.4 points, 8.2 assists and 7.8 rebounds per game.
Also, Doncic is entering his first full season with the Lakers. After who were traded by the MavericksIn Los Angeles, Dončić averaged 28.2 points, 8.2 rebounds and 7.7 assists per game.
last summer, Dončić was dominant at Eurobasket and signed a $165 million contract extension.
Last season, the Lakers reached the first round of the playoffs before the lossironically, for the Timberwolves in five games.
LeBron and Luca, the fierce duo of the Lakers
When both are healthy, they are practically unstoppable. They both complement each other really nicely in the game. LeBron and Luca are explosive in their own right and have the same versatile style.
Recently, James spoke highly of Dončić like “f—— great guy!” as well as “savant”.
Overall, both have excellent court vision, are excellent playmakers and each has an extremely high basketball IQ.
Despite all the talk of LeBron’s eventual retirement, he doesn’t plan on slowing down anytime soon. Plus, instead of wanting to win with Brony, maybe he wants to win with Luke.
2025-10-30 14:58:00
