Lakers star Luka Doncic participated in media day on September 29 but has yet to play in a preseason game, with his playing status still “TBD” according to coach JJ Redick. With LeBron James sidelined due to a sciatica issue, Doncic emphasized the team’s “next man up” mentality while expressing confidence in his teammates as they prepare for the regular season starting October 21.
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Obi Toppin will miss at least a month due to a right hamstring strain, while Bennedict Mathurin is considered "week-to-week" with a right big toe sprain, adding to the Indiana Pacers' injury woes. With these setbacks, the team now has a total of eight players listed on the injury report ahead of their game against the Mavericks. Want More Context? 🔎
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