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Luka Doncic may finally make his highly anticipated debut for the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday when they host the Indiana Pacers at Crypto.com Arena.

The All-Star guard is currently listed as day-to-day while continuing his recovery from a lingering calf injury that has kept him off the court since Christmas.

As part of his comeback process, Doncic is expected to participate in a full five-on-five scrimmage with the Lakers on Wednesday, a significant step in determining his readiness for game action.

Initial expectations had Doncic potentially returning for Monday’s game against the Utah Jazz, but his recovery timeline was adjusted to prioritize a cautious and gradual approach.