[Franko] Lastly, Dončić is likely to miss most, if not all, of the upcoming Eastern road trip due to traveling to Slovenia for the birth of his second child.
As for Pelinka and his evaluation of this roster, I don’t expect any major shifts or surprises in how he sees this group and its biggest flaws during the next 10-game stretch. The athleticism and defensive deficiencies are so glaring that, with a tougher schedule ahead, some frustrating confirmations feel far more likely.
Lastly, Dončić is likely to miss most, if not all, of the upcoming Eastern road trip due to traveling to Slovenia for the birth of his second child. How the team navigates his absence, and whether more touches and a bigger role can help accelerate James’s return to form or instead deepen the concerns, is another storyline to watch and revisit in my next 10-game check.
Source: https://digginbasketball.substack.com/p/lakers-20-game-check