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Luka Doncic reveals regret about last season with Lakers, missing playoffs

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 8, 2026, 4:09 PM

Last updated Oct 8, 2026

Luka Doncic reveals regret about last season with Lakers, missing playoffs

Summary

Luka Doncic expressed his biggest regret from last season after the Lakers' playoff exit. Injuries hampered the Lakers against the Thunder in the Western Conference semifinals, and Doncic acknowledges his struggle with a hamstring injury. He stated he should have exited a game earlier to avoid worsening the injury, as he believed the team had championship potential. As the season begins, Doncic is now the focal point of the Lakers, with expectations to lead them further this year.

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By the Numbers

•Doncic regrets not exiting early during the Thunder playoff game.
•Injuries left the Lakers short-handed in the semifinals.
•Los Angeles targeted building around Doncic this summer.
•Doncic is now the face of the franchise for the Lakers.

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4:09 PMYahoo Sports — Lakers' Luka Doncic reveals biggest 'regret' from last season with LeBron James, missing playoffs

What they're saying

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The Los Angeles Lakers were short-handed in the Western Conference semifinals. Luka Doncic recently made it clear what he regretted about last season.
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