The Lakers were already without LeBron James, Rui Hachimura and Jaxson Hayes, who all left their four-game trip early to undergo treatment back in Los Angeles

Luka Doncic will be absent for the Los Angeles Lakers in their game against the Denver Nuggets due to an undisclosed injury. The Lakers, struggling with multiple injuries, including LeBron James, will rely on Austin Reaves and other role players.