Lakers rule out Luka Doncic with back tightness against Clippers

Ziaire Williams also sits with left foot soreness.

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Lakers' injury report vs. the Clippers. Luka Doncic (back tightness) and Ziaire Wiliams (left foot soreness) are out on Via @jovanbuha on X

What happened: Los Angeles listed both players as out ahead of Wednesday's matchup with the LA Clippers, per Jovan Buha. The designations arrive on the second night of a back-to-back set following Tuesday's 136-129 defeat against the Portland Trail Blazers.

Why it matters: The absences test a Lakers rotation that started Doncic, Williams and Austin Reaves together earlier this week. Reaves is positioned to carry the primary perimeter workload as Los Angeles looks to rebound against its crosstown rival.

By the numbers: Doncic posted a game-high 41 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists against Portland, while Reaves contributed 26 points, 4 rebounds and 7 assists. The Lakers enter at 3-1 overall, facing a 1-2 Clippers team that lost 108-101 at the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday.

What to watch: Los Angeles will set its adjusted starting lineup prior to Wednesday's tipoff against the Clippers.

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@JovanBuha 2026-10-28T20:04:43.941469+00:00

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