Lakers guard Marcus Smart will play 20 to 25 minutes in his preseason debut against the Phoenix Suns as he recovers from Achilles tendinopathy. Alongside him, Luka Doncic is also set to make his debut, while the Lakers will rest several players due to a busy schedule of four games in six days.
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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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