Los Angeles Lakers teammates Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves have a unique friendship where they routinely make fun of one another in jest, something that's been apparent during numerous interviews.

Concerning images of Luka Dončić surfaced after the Lakers’ loss to the Clippers. Coach JJ Redick provided an update.

Dončić will play for Los Angeles Sunday against the 76ers after rejoining the team in Pennsylvania, according to a Saturday afternoon report from Dan Woike of The Athletic. The 26-year-old traveled to Slovenia for the birth of his second child, which he announced early Saturday morning on Instagram.

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic suffered a left leg contusion during Saturday's loss to the Clippers. This injury casts doubt on his availability for upcoming games, including Tuesday's matchup against the Phoenix Suns.

The NBA's leading scorer impressed teammate LeBron James with his 45 points, 11 rebounds and 14 assists Thursday night.

The Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Lakers have split their first two matchups this season, and meet again Tuesday, Dec. 23, at Mortgage Matchup Center.

Injuries heavily influence the Lakers vs. Suns clash on December 23, 2025. Los Angeles faces significant absences, including Luka Dončić, their top scorer, while Phoenix misses Jalen Green. Austin Reaves' return offers a boost for the Lakers.

That's our motto, get better every day," Booker said as the Suns improved to 16-13 on the season. "We talk on and off the court. The vibes are always high. I always take it back to the beginning of the season,