Doncic considered day-to-day with calf contusion

"EL SEGUNDO, Calif. -- Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic has been diagnosed with a left calf contusion and is considered day-to-day, Lakers coach JJ Redick said Monday. Doncic, who exited Saturday's 103-88 loss to the LA Clippers early with the injury, was wearing a heavy wrap on his left leg after practice Monday. Doncic was kneed in his left calf by Clippers guard Bogdan Bogdanovic and did not play after halftime -- which Redick said has been a recurring issue for the 6-foot-8 Doncic."

"Austin Reaves, who has missed the Lakers last three games with a mild left calf strain, was a limited participant in practice and is also day-to-day moving forward, Redick said. As is Rui Hachimura, who missed the Clippers game because of a right groin strain. The Lakers did get some positive injury news Monday, with center Deandre Ayton returning to practice after a two-game absence because of soreness in his left elbow."

Luka Doncic has been diagnosed with a left calf contusion and is considered day-to-day after exiting Saturday's 103-88 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. He wore a heavy wrap on his left leg after practice and was kneed in the left calf by Bogdan Bogdanovic, prompting an early exit and missed second-half action. Similar collisions have recurred this season, and the Lakers are exploring ways to better protect Doncic's legs in future contact. Austin Reaves is a limited participant in practice and day-to-day with a mild left calf strain. Rui Hachimura remains day-to-day with a right groin strain. Deandre Ayton returned to practice after missing two games for left elbow soreness and described hyperextending his elbow while boxing out.

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