Los Angeles Lakers superstar guard Luka Doncic opened up the 2025-26 NBA season with 43 points, 12 rebounds, and nine assists in the team's 119-109 loss to the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night. In doing so, he became the first Lakers player to register 40 or more points on Opening Night since Kobe Bryant did so in 2007.

However, news after the game that Doncic was dealing with some right inner leg discomfort instantly sent Los Angeles into panic mode.

Although he did receive some treatment for a groin issue on Wednesday, Doncic was a participant in the Lakers' short practice coming off their loss, according to Dan Woike of The Athletic.

After Tuesday's game, Doncic said he “felt it a little bit” because of the way his hip turned during the game. Doncic added that this disc

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