Yahoo Sports Daily host Caroline Fenton reacts to the injuries that Luka Dončić suffered over the weekend and what it means for the Los Angeles Lakers going forward. Watch the full episode of Yahoo Sports Daily on YouTube or YahooSports.

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Dončić is expected to be sidelined for at least a week with a left finger sprain and lower left leg contusion. Dončić was initially listed as questionable for L.A.'s game against the Sacramento Kings Sunday night, but will instead head to the injury list.

While no NBA team—and certainly not one with a legacy as rich as the Los Angeles Lakers'—hangs a banner for a 2-1 start, the Purple and Gold should be generally pleased with how they've opened the new campaign.

The Los Angeles Lakers were dealt a major setback on Sunday as superstar Luka Dončić was diagnosed with a sprained left finger and lower leg contusion that will keep him sidelined for at least a week, according to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin.

After a summer spent getting into top shape, excelling at EuroBasket and settling into Los Angeles, Dončić has become the fourth player in NBA history to begin a season with back-to-back 40-point performances — and he barely missed a triple-double twice, too.

Without LeBron James and Luka Doncic in the lineup, Austin Reaves stepped up for the Lakers Sunday night, with 51 points, 22 rebounds and 9 assists.

The latest on the Lakers: optimistic news for Luka Dončić's injuries. Find out what it means for the team's future.

Dončić started the season with two massive 40-point games, filling a major scoring role for the Lakers with LeBron James on the sideline.

Lakers star Luka Dončić injury has him ruled out for Sunday's matchup with the Kings. He will be re-evaluated in 1 week.