Lakers' Injury Boost: Dončić, Reaves, LeBron Return Healthy

Lakers' Injury Boost: Dončić, Reaves, LeBron Return Healthy

James Colin
James Colin
Published: Feb 20, 2026

The Lakers’ three best players should all suit up together Friday for only the 11th time in 55 games this season.

Finally, a sight Lakers Nation has yearned for: their star-studded roster, healthy and hungry, ready to unleash its full potential for a critical playoff push! The Los Angeles Lakers are set to return from the All-Star break with a fully healthy lineup, a development that could ignite their season's crucial final stretch.

Key Points:

  • Luka Dončić is expected to return to the Lakers lineup after a mild hamstring strain.
  • Austin Reaves is fully cleared from his calf injury and off all minutes restrictions.
  • The Lakers' primary trio (Dončić, Reaves, LeBron James) will play together consistently for the first time this season.
  • Head Coach JJ Redick calls the final 28 games a