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.

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.

A lready playing without LeBron James as he deals with sciatica, the Los Angeles Lakers will be without their other superstar for at least one week. On Sunday, the team announced that Luka Dončić will be re-evaluated in one week after suffering a sprained finger on his left (non-shooting) hand and a lower left leg contusion.

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.

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

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

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.