The Lakers play three games in four days coming out of the All-Star break and their March schedule is challenging as James deals with a lingering foot/ankle issue.

Doncic, who joined the Lakers in a blockbuster trade involving Anthony Davis, is shaking off the rust from a left calf strain that sidelined him for over six weeks. Doncic's recovery was timely, as the Lakers' head coach, JJ Redick, confirmed that the star guard would no longer be on a minutes restriction.