Luka Doncic has been sidelined since April 2 with a Grade 2 left hamstring strain. He flew to Madrid shortly after for specialized stem cell treatment, with the Los Angeles Lakers set to open the playoffs against the Houston Rockets on April 18.
Here is a running tracker of every update on his injury, rehab timeline, and return status.
After Lakers practice on Thursday, head coach JJ Redick officially ruled out Doncic and Reaves for Game 1 of the team’s first-round series against the Rockets, according to Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com.
Luka Doncic will return to Los Angeles on Friday, as reported by Slovenian outlet Ekipa. Before heading back, he plans to watch a match between his beloved clubs in Madrid.
Real Madrid and Red Star Belgrade will face each other in the Euroleague regular season’s final round in Madrid. Doncic has a deep connection with both clubs, as he grew up playing in Real Madrid and supports Red Star Belgrade due to his father’s influence.
Moreover, he will watch the match surrounded by several renowned tennis players, including Novak Djokovic.
The injury timeline goes back to April 2 when Doncic suffered the hamstring strain during a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Lakers confirmed the Grade 2 left hamstring strain and ruled him out for the regular season.
Doncic sought specialized treatment in Madrid and also visited his daughters in Slovenia for mental well-being. Despite aggressive treatment, he is not expected to play in the first round against Houston.
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