Is Luka Doncic playing tonight vs the New York Knicks? Latest update on the Los Angeles Lakers star's injury report (February 1, 2026)

The Los Angeles Lakers face the New York Knicks on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Madison Square Garden. Much of the attention before the game has been on Luka Doncic and whether he would be available after appearing on the injury report earlier in the week.The latest update removes that uncertainty. Luka Doncic is listed as available with no injury designation, which means he cleared the team’s pre-game checks and is expected to play.The Los Angeles Lakers’ injury report no longer includes Doncic, indicating there are no ongoing concerns related to his recent ankle soreness. He had been listed as questionable after a fall in Cleveland, but treatment and lighter practice sessions helped him recover without missing more time.Being taken off the injury list suggests the problem is manageable soreness rather than a serious injury. • Luka Doncic: Available (no injury reported) • Austin Reaves: Questionable (left calf strain) • Bronny James: Questionable (left lower-leg soreness) • Adou Thiero: Out (right MCL sprain)Doncic’s availability keeps the Lakers’ lineup intact. Reaves’ status is still uncertain and could affect the backcourt rotation.The ankle concern started during a game in Cleveland. Luka Doncic attempted a step-back three from the left wing, hopped backward, and slipped off a raised part of the court near the sideline. He fell, showed discomfort, and was helped off the floor.Tests later confirmed left-ankle soreness, not ligament damage. Doncic said after the game that he was not fully healthy, and the Lakers reduced his workload in practice before listing him as questionable for the next game in Washington.Now that he has no injury tag, the ankle appears ready for normal game activity.Doncic is expected to start and handle his usual role against the Knicks. Game previews project him to lead both teams in usage, likely playing more than 30 minutes with the ball in his hands as a scorer and facilitator. His presence allows the Los Angeles Lakers to run their offense as usual instead of adjusting to a shortened rotation. • How his left ankle responds when he plants, pivots, and changes direction • His minutes and usage, especially if Austin Reaves is limited or ruled out • How Knicks defenders handle screens and physical play against himAlso read: Is LeBron James playing tonight vs New York Knicks? Latest update on the Los Angeles Lakers star's injury report (February 1, 2026)To wrap things up, Doncic is set to play and unless there is a late change, the Los Angeles Lakers will have their primary playmaker on the floor in New York.