Lakers hit by major injury blow

April 04, 2026 / 4:06 PM

Sharjah 24 – AFP: The Los Angeles Lakers have suffered a significant setback after their Slovenian star Luka Doncic was ruled out for the remainder of the NBA regular season due to injury.

Doncic to miss rest of season

The 27-year-old guard is dealing with a grade 2 hamstring tear in his left leg, which will sideline him for the rest of the regular season and cast doubt over his availability for the playoffs.

Injury during Thunder game

Doncic sustained the injury during Thursday’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, when he abruptly stopped playing in the third quarter and left the court visibly frustrated.

Playoff uncertainty

With the NBA playoffs set to begin on April 18, reports indicate that his participation remains uncertain, raising concerns for the Lakers as they prepare for the postseason.

Impact on Lakers’ campaign

Doncic, the league’s top scorer this season with an average of 33.5 points, has been central to the Lakers’ success. The team currently sits third in the Western Conference with a 50–27 record but suffered a heavy 139–96 loss to the Thunder following his exit.