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Doncic back at Lakers practice as injury worry eases
The Lakers say a potential starter is also practicing alongside the star; separately, final pre-midterm fundraising reports are due by midnight Friday.
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- First reported by New York Post: “Luka Doncic joined by potential starter back at practice, squahes injury concern”.
- Covered on BBN on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 6:10 PM ET on BBN Tonight, by Chip Darnell and Hank Ledger.
- Topics: Luka Doncic, Lakers.
- BBN covered this story before: Warriors rookie learns he's guarding Luka Doncic, clip goes viral (October 15).
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Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorNew tonight from the Lakers, who say Luka Doncic is back at practice, and a potential starter is out there with him, which eases an injury concern.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThat's the same Doncic a Warriors rookie learned he'd be guarding this afternoon, and the clip of his face is still making the rounds.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThe New York Post says the Lakers gave a positive update, and in October that is the best kind of update.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe rookie can exhale.
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The story so far
- Ohio State and Indiana rematch, plus egg-freezing ruling and Lakers… · Yahoo Sports
- Lakers' JJ Redick clears up Luka Doncic injury concerns · Yahoo Sports
- JJ Redick throws Lakers players under bus to excuse Bronny James'… · New York Post
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- Bronny James scoreless with 4 turnovers in Lakers preseason loss · Yahoo Sports
- Warriors rookie learns he's guarding Luka Doncic, clip goes viral · New York Post
- Doncic back at Lakers practice as injury worry eases (this story)
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