So, regarding whether Luka Doncic is playing tonight vs. the Bucks, the Lakers shouldn't risk putting their star centerpiece out there if he's at risk for further injury. However, they'll have a tough time competing if they rule him out with James, Rui Hachimura, and Jaxson Hayes already sidelined.

The Los Angeles Lakers released their injury report for Thursday’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks and Dorian Finney-Smith (left ankle soreness) is not on it, signaling he will return after a one-game absence. Luka Doncic (right ankle soreness) is questionable while Jaxson Hayes (right knee contusion) is out.

Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers suffered a 111-108 loss on Monday night against the 11th-seeded Brooklyn Nets on the road in the Barclays Center. Without several key rotational players (including 21-time All-Star LeBron James) for the matchup, Doncic and Austin Reaves were meant to shoulder the scoring load.

Concerns are now growing for the Lakers team as Luka Doncic is listed as questionable for the game against the Bucks.

One former NBA player feels LeBron James' injury will be a blessing in disguise for the Lakers because it will force Luka Doncic to elevate his game.

Luka Doncic has played 12 games for the Los Angeles Lakers since getting traded (via the Dallas Mavericks) last month. In that span, they have gone 8-4. Right now, Doncic is playing without his new co-star LeBron James (who is dealing with an injury).