Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic is set to sit out his second consecutive game on Monday as he continues to deal with a left hamstring strain, according to Dan Woike of The Athletic.
Despite the absence, there is optimism around the team that the soft-tissue issue is not considered severe and won’t lead to an extended layoff.
Meanwhile, Adou Thiero is taking steps toward a return after being sidelined since late December with a sprained MCL.
Dave McMenamin of ESPN reports (via Twitter) that the rookie forward was assigned to the G League on Sunday to participate in a practice.
Thiero recently completed a full-contact stay-ready game last week, signaling continued progress in his recovery.
Injury Notes: Furphy, Zubac, Giannis, CMB, Luka, Thiero https://t.co/XGu7aVZlQx pic.twitter.com/eTIWd3qNO0
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