Shams: Luka Doncic not expected to play in the next round
Luka Doncic is not expected to play in the next playoff round if the Lakers advance past Houston, as he continues his recovery from injury. There is still no defined timeline for his return to full activity. Doncic has begun light court movement but has not started individual workouts or intense on-court work. Lakers head coach JJ Redick confirmed Doncic is progressing slowly and is not yet pushing himself in drills.
- ▪Luka Doncic is not expected to play in the next playoff series if the Lakers advance.
- ▪There is currently no timetable for Doncic's return to full basketball activities.
- ▪Doncic has started light court movement but is not yet participating in one-on-one drills.
- ▪JJ Redick stated that Doncic is progressing slowly in his rehabilitation process.
- ▪The Lakers are still awaiting Doncic's availability for potential return in later rounds.
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