Los Angeles Lakers star guard Luka Doncic has been ruled out for Thursday night’s game at the Portland Trail Blazers. LeBron James is questionable for the 7 p.m. game at the Moda Center. The Lakers (32-21) lost 100-97 at home to the Charlotte Hornets (14-39) on Tuesday night.

The Los Angeles Lakers appear to be losing some steam after their blockbuster Luka Doncic trade, falling to the Charlotte Hornets 100-97 on Wednesday night. The Lakers have now dropped their last two games against two of the NBA’s worst teams in the Hornets and the Utah Jazz,

With the Lakers acquiring Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks in still-shocking trade that sent Anthony Davis to the Lone Star State, L.A. has now paired two of the most clutch players to ever slip on an NBA uniform.