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Is Luka Doncic Playing Tonight? Here’s How to Watch His Lakers Debut

Doncic has been sidelined by an injury but is expected to make his debut with the Lakers at a home game against the Utah Jazz

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February 10, 2025

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INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 04: Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers on the sidelines during a 122-97 Lakers win over the LA Clippers at Intuit Dome on February 04, 2025 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Luka Doncic #77 with the Lakers on Feb. 4 (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) Getty Images

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Update: This article has been updated to reflect ESPN’s lineup change, which now includes the Lakers-Jazz game.

Luka Doncic’s blockbuster trade to LA shocked the NBA world, and the Slovenian superstar is expected to don purple and gold at tonight’s game in Los Angeles vs. the Utah Jazz. The game was originally expected to air on NBA League Pass and Spectrum Sportsnet, but ESPN has since adjusted its schedule to include the game in tonight’s lineup. Fans will be able to stream the game on ESPN+ or watch ESPN live with DirecTV Stream.

At A Glance: How To Watch Luka Doncic’s First Lakers Game

The game, which wasn’t originally slated to be broadcast nationally, got moved to ESPN due to excitement around Doncic’s first Lakers game. LA-based fans can also tune into Spectrum Sportsnet, the Lakers’ regional sports network, which is available on DirecTV Stream for those without cable. After the game, Sportsnet will air “an exclusive look behind the scenes at Luka Dončić’s arrival in Los Angeles and his integration with his new team,” according to the network.

How To Watch Luka Doncic’s First Lakers Game

How to Watch Luka Doncic's Lakers Debut

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When Will Luka Doncic Play Next?

Doncic is expected to make his Lakers debut on Monday, Feb. 10 against the Utah Jazz at the Lakers home arena. He was originally expected to play in Saturday’s game against the Indiana Pacers, but a calf injury has kept him on the sidelines.

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Doncic was traded for Anthony Davis, who played his first game with the Mavericks on Saturday against the Houston Rockets. Doncic’s blockbuster trade led his newly minted jersey to quickly sell out. As of this writing, only Small and Medium are in stock.

News of the trade sent shockwaves through the NBA world when the news was broken by ESPN’s Shams Charania, the league’s go-to source for insider scoops, even causing players to speculate that Charania was hacked. Now that the dust has settled and the deal is, in fact, real, fans will just have to tune in to see how Doncic gels with his new team.

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