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EPISODE · Apr 8, 2026 · 18 MIN

The Worst Thing Possible Just Happened For The Lakers..

from Courtside Club with Rachel DeMita · host Stay RAD Inc.

Luka Doncic’s night took a devastating turn, and now the fallout could reshape the entire Western Conference. After going down with a hamstring injury against OKC, reports have confirmed it’s a Grade 2 hamstring strain — and Luka is expected to miss the rest of the regular season. What does this mean for the Los Angeles Lakers, their playoff hopes, and the MVP race?   In this episode of Courtside Club, Rachel DeMita breaks down everything that led up to the injury, including the controversial decision to keep Luka on the floor despite clear signs something was wrong early in the game. From the Lakers getting blown out to the moment Luka’s hamstring gave out, there are serious questions about how this was handled and whether this injury could have been avoided.   She also reacts to the viral moments surrounding the injury — including fan behavior courtside, media takes questioning Luka’s toughness, and the response from players like Jalen Williams showing the human side of the game. Beyond that, this injury has massive implications: the Lakers’ ability to make a playoff run, Luka’s eligibility for end-of-season awards, and the shifting dynamics of the MVP race.   With the regular season winding down and the playoffs right around the corner, losing Luka at this stage is more than just unfortunate — it could change everything.   Subscribe to #CourtsideClub now 👏:   Spotify 🔗: https://spoti.fi/3QyFchC Apple 🔗: https://apple.co/3QyFqoY   INSTAGRAM 📸: http://instagram.com/rademita/ TIKTOK 📹: https://www.tiktok.com/@rademita TWITTER 💬: https://twitter.com/RADeMita Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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