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On Thursday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers will host the Golden State Warriors in a nationally televised contest from the Crypto.com Arena. It's the Lakers' first home game since the shocking trade that netted them Luka Doncic in exchange for a package centered around Anthony Davis. Here's everything we know about Doncic's status for the game.
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Luka Doncic injury status vs Warriors
Luka Doncic is officially listed as out for the game against the Warriors due to a left calf strain, the same injury that kept him out of the Mavericks' lineup since he suffered it on Christmas Day.
Joining Doncic on the injury report is LeBron James, who is listed as probable with left foot injury management, as well as Gabe Vincent, who is probable with a left knee contusion. Meanwhile, Maxi Kleber, who the Lakers also acquired in the blockbuster Doncic trade, will miss the game due to a right foot fracture.
The Warriors have not yet submitted their injury report on the second night of a back to back.
This game will be the first chance for Lakers fans to see Luka Doncic in the Crypto.com Arena as a member of their team, even though he unfortunately won't be able to suit up for the contest. Doncic is expected to make his Lakers debut on Saturday against the Indiana Pacers, a game which has already been flexed onto national TV in anticipation of the debut.
The Doncic trade shook up the entire NBA world when it happened on Saturday, as there is virtually no precedent for a team trading its best player fresh off of a Finals run at 25 years old. The Lakers have since added some frontcourt depth by trading for Mark Williams of the Charlotte Hornets, and may potentially look to add some more defensive versatility before the deadline.
The Lakers and Warriors are slated to tip off at 10:00 PM ET.
