Lakers coach JJ Redick is exploring ways to minimize contact on guard Luka Doncic, who is day-to-day with a left leg contusion following an injury from a game against the Clippers. Other day-to-day players include Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura, while Gabe Vincent is expected to be out longer. Center Deandre Ayton, who recently missed two games, returns and is eager to play against his former team, the Suns. Redick highlighted Doncic’s frequent lower leg hits as a concern and mentioned the team’s ongoing discussions about protective strategies.
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