Is Luka Doncic playing tonight vs the Oklahoma City Thunder? Latest update on the Los Angeles Lakers star's injury report (February 9, 2026)

Luka Doncic will not play for the Los Angeles Lakers against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday, February 9, 2026. The team has ruled him out with a left hamstring strain.

This will be his second straight absence after he also missed the previous game against the Golden State Warriors. The Lakers will again have to manage without their main ball handler and leading scorer.

Luca Doncic's official injury status against Oklahoma City Thunder (February 9, 2026)

The final injury report lists Luka Doncic as “Out” with “Left Hamstring; Strain.” Team updates confirmed he would not be available for the home matchup.

With Doncic sidelined, the Lakers are expected to lean on Anthony Davis, Austin Reaves, and the rest of the rotation to handle scoring and playmaking duties.

How Luka's injury happened

Luka Doncic picked up the injury during the Los Angeles Lakers’ game against the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday, February 6, 2026. He left late in the second quarter after appearing to aggravate his leg on a non-contact play and did not return in the second half.



He finished the night with 10 points, four rebounds, and two assists in 16 minutes.

After the game, the Lakers called it a mild hamstring strain. Head coach JJ Redick later described Doncic as day-to-day, suggesting the team is not planning to rush him back.

What day-to-day means

A day-to-day tag usually indicates that a player is close but not ready to return. Hamstring injuries can worsen if a player comes back too soon, so teams often wait until the player can move freely and complete full practices.

JJ Redick has said Doncic will return only when he can practice without restriction. The Lakers have taken a similar approach with his past lower-body injuries, which have included calf and groin issues.

Impact on the Lakers-Thunder game

Luka Doncic’s absence removes the Los Angeles Lakers’ primary creator and late-game option. Davis is likely to take on a larger offensive role, whether in the post, in pick-and-pop actions, or in closing possessions.

For the Thunder, not having to defend Doncic changes the matchup, but the Lakers still have enough talent to remain competitive.

As of February 9, the strain is considered mild and there is no long-term timeline. The Lakers are expected to continue evaluating him after practices, with scheduling factors such as travel and back-to-back games likely to influence when he returns.

Also read: Oklahoma City Thunder vs Los Angeles Lakers injury report: Who's playing, injured and questionable players, head-to-head records, team stats, and more (February 9, 2026)

Until he is cleared for full practice, Doncic is likely to remain out or questionable. The Lakers’ ability to handle this stretch without him could matter as the season progresses.


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