The Lakers play three games in four days coming out of the All-Star break and their March schedule is challenging as James deals with a lingering foot/ankle issue.

Luka Doncic is going back to work with the Los Angeles Lakers , and he’s likely back to full speed as well. Coach JJ Redick says Doncic probably won’t have a minutes restriction this week after his deliberate start to his Lakers tenure before the All-Star break.

Lakers head coach JJ Redick said there won't be any minutes restriction placed on newly acquired superstar Luka Doncic as Los Angeles returns to action one day early.

The Lakers return to play Wednesday night at home against Charlotte but one star is questionable while the other is ramping up his playing time.

The NBA All-Star break was well-timed for the Los Angeles Lakers, as Luka Dončić is in line for more action when his team returns to the court. "He'll be fine," Lakers head coach JJ Redick told reporters Tuesday when discussing Dončić battling back from a calf injury.

The Los Angeles Lakers and visiting Charlotte Hornets will return from the All-Star break earlier than previously planned when the teams meet for a make-up game Wednesday.