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The Los Angeles Lakers are starting to come back to reality following the trade that added Luka Doncic to the roster.
The Lakers are 1-2 since the trade and there’s the potential for a third straight loss after the latest news on the team’s injury report.
It appears unlikely that the new star duo of Doncic and LeBron James will be on the court together tonight against the Portland Trail Blazers.
Will Luka Doncic play tonight vs. Portland?
Doncic has been ruled out due to left calf injury management, according to the team’s status report. It would have been his second appearance on the road in a Lakers uniform since joining the team.
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Doncic had not played since Christmas before he was traded to Los Angeles and missed the first two games as he was getting acclaimed and went through a series of tests and workouts to see if he would be healthy enough to play.
He made his debut at Crypto.Com Arena on Feb. 10 in a 132-113 victory over the Utah Jazz.
When healthy, Doncic is not expected to have a minute restriction.
Will LeBron James play tonight vs. Portland?
LeBron James is listed as questionable for tonight’s game. He did produce 26 points and 11 assists for the Lakers in the 100-97 loss to the Hornets at home.
James made headlines over the weekend when he was a late scratch for the NBA All-Star Game.
He decided not to play in the showcase game to prevent any further injury while the Lakers prepare to make a strong run toward the postseason.