Did Luka Doncic’s Hamstring Injury Cost Him $200 Million?!?
Luka Doncic’s unfortunate hamstring injury may cost him a whole lot more than just being eligible for yearly awards. After […]
Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images Luka Doncic’s unfortunate hamstring injury may cost him a whole lot more than just being eligible for yearly awards. After being a good but inconsistent team for much of the season, the Los Angeles Lakers have been one of the hottest teams in the NBA since early March. Following a March 5 defeat to the Denver Nuggets , LA won 13 of its next 14, including decisive wins over the New York Knicks , Minnesota Timberwolves , and Houston Rockets (twice).
It created speculation that maybe the Lakers could be a title contender in 2026. However, that was all put in jeopardy on Thursday when Doncic came up lame with a hamstring injury that will now reportedly force him out for at least the rest of the NBA regular season. In a year when Doncic is averaging 33.
5 points, 7. 7 rebounds, and 8. 3 assists a night, and with LA playing so well, he has himself in a position to win or be in consideration for several major year-end awards.
But the injury leaves him one game short of the 65-game minimum needed to be eligible for those honors. However, the 6-time All-Star may have lost out on something far bigger this week. Luka Doncic lost out on super max contract eligibility?