Luka Doncic Injury Update: Will Lakers Star Return vs. Thunder?
Luka Doncic remains sidelined with a hamstring injury and is unlikely to play in the Lakers' upcoming playoff series against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Despite traveling to Europe in hopes of speeding up his recovery, he has not resumed running or participated in team practices. Medical experts suggest he could potentially return by Game 4, but the Lakers may prioritize his long-term health over an immediate playoff push.
- ▪Luka Doncic is recovering from a hamstring injury sustained against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
- ▪He has not yet resumed running or joined practice sessions with the Lakers.
- ▪Doncic traveled to Europe in an effort to accelerate his recovery process.
- ▪Medical professional Jesse Morse indicated Doncic's earliest possible return would be Game 4 of the series.
- ▪The Lakers may choose to delay Doncic's return to avoid risking a more severe injury.
- ▪Austin Reaves returned from injury to help the Lakers defeat the Houston Rockets in the previous series.
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By Tyler ErzbergerShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.The Los Angeles Lakers are alive.When the team qualified for the playoffs, even as the home favorite over the Houston Rockets, they were massive underdogs.Why? Their two best scorers, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, were both out.And while Reaves returned at the end of the six-game series to finish off the Rockets, Doncic stayed on the bench, sidelined with a hamstring injury.So, will the Slovenian superstar be back for the team's next playoff matchup with the reigning champion Oklahoma City Thunder?More news: Here’s Who Wins Every NBA Eastern Conference First-Round Playoff Series...More news: Kevin Durant…
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