Luka Dončić will be available for the Lakers’ Friday matchup against the Golden State Warriors after the team removed him from the injury list. The move indicates that the back problems that caused him to miss the midweek game against the Los Angeles Clippers appear to have resolved. Dončić spent 37 minutes in the Lakers’ recent game against the Portland Trail Blazers, the longest stretch of playing time in a consecutive series of games. In response, the coaching staff decided to rest him for the following game to avoid additional strain. With the back issue cleared, he is now slated to return for the Warriors contest. The Slovenian guard has started the 2026/27 season in strong form. In the first four regular‑season games, he has averaged 36.0 points, 6.8 rebounds, 8.3 assists and 1.3 steals per game. His return is expected to bolster the Lakers’ offense as they prepare for the important matchup against Golden State.