"PALM DESERT, Calif. -- Luka Doncic will not play in the Los Angeles Lakers first two preseason games this weekend, the team announced Friday. The Lakers tip off their six-game preseason slate Friday against the Phoenix Suns in Palm Desert. Then they play a road game against the Golden State Warriors on Sunday."
"The decision to hold the 26-year-old star was made by Doncic and the Lakers' performance team, taking into consideration his EuroBasket participation and wanting to keep the long term in mind. Los Angeles will also be without LeBron James (nerve irritation in his glute), Marcus Smart (left Achilles tendinopathy), Maxi Kleber (quad) and rookie Adou Thiero (left knee swelling) against Phoenix."
"Los Angeles will also be without LeBron James (nerve irritation in his glute), Marcus Smart (left Achilles tendinopathy), Maxi Kleber (quad) and rookie Adou Thiero (left knee swelling) against Phoenix."
Luka Dončić will not play in the Lakers' first two preseason games as the team manages his workload following EuroBasket. The Lakers open a six-game preseason Friday in Palm Desert against the Phoenix Suns, then travel to face the Golden State Warriors on Sunday. The decision was made jointly by Doncic and the Lakers' performance team to prioritize long-term health. Multiple regulars will be unavailable for the opener, including LeBron James (nerve irritation in his glute), Marcus Smart (left Achilles tendinopathy), Maxi Kleber (quad) and rookie Adou Thiero (left knee swelling).
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