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The Los Angeles Lakers have listed superstar Luka Doncic as questionable ahead of Friday’s NBA Cup opener against the Memphis Grizzlies. More news: Warriors Predicted to Cut Ties With Jonathan Kuminga in $86 Million Trade Injury report ahead of Friday’s NBA Cup opener at Memphis: pic.twitter.com/xw1wiRmOHC— Mike Trudell (@LakersReporter) October 30, 2025 This is a positive update for the Lakers, who have been missing several players to start the 2025-26 season. Doncic has been sidelined with a left finger sprain and lower left leg contusion. The 26-year-old played in the first two games of the season, beginning his first full campaign in the purple and gold on a high note. Doncic scored a collective 92 points with 23 rebounds and 17 assists against the Golden State Warriors and Minnesota Timberwolves. Now that he’s been upgraded to questionable, there’s a possibility the Lakers could get their franchise star back on the floor as soon as Friday. Doncic was originally expected to miss five or six games, so the latest status change for the guard is surprising. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 27: (L-R) LeBron James #23, Jaxson Hayes #11, Jarred Vanderbilt #2, Luka Doncic #77 and Marcus Smart #36 of the Los Angeles Lakers follow the game from the bench during the second half against the Portland Trail Blazers at Crypto.com Arena on October 27, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) The Lakers have gone 2-1 without both of their All-Stars in Doncic and LeBron James. The 40-year-old missed the start of the season with sciatica on his right side and is not expected to make his season debut until mid-November. The LA squad has been tested early this season as injuries have plagued several players. Against the Portland Trail Blazers earlier this week, the Lakers had a total of seven players unavailable due to injury. Nevertheless, Austin Reaves has largely carried the team in Doncic’s absence as he put together a 51-point performance against the Sacramento Kings and hit the game-winning shot in Wednesday night’s win in Minnesota. Reaves is putting up All-Star numbers through five games as he hasn’t scored less than 25 points in a matchup thus far. While it is a small sample size, the guard’s hot start is an encouraging sign for the Lakers with Doncic set to return soon. More news: Blockbuster Lakers Trade Idea Lands $195.9 Million Co-Star for Luka Doncic For all the latest NBA news and rumors, head over to Newsweek Sports.
