Trending Now - Doncic Set to Return to LA Friday, Availability Uncertain

WHO:

ESPN - Luka Doncic is a star player for the Los Angeles Lakers.

ESPN - LeBron James is also a player for the Los Angeles Lakers.

ESPN - Austin Reaves is a player for the Los Angeles Lakers.

ESPN - Bill Duffy is Doncic's agent from WME.

WHAT:

ESPN - Luka Doncic is returning to Los Angeles on April 14th, 2026.

ESPN - Doncic received multiple injections for a Grade 2 left hamstring strain.

ESPN - Doncic is ruled out for the remainder of the regular season.

ESPN - Doncic finished the season averaging 33.5 points, 8.3 assists, and 7.7 rebounds per game.

ESPN - The Lakers finished the season with a 3-2 record without Doncic and Reaves.

ESPN - LeBron James was named the Western Conference player of the week, averaging 24.0 points, 9.7 assists, and 6.0 rebounds.

WHERE:

ESPN - Doncic received treatment in Spain.

ESPN - The Lakers will host the Houston Rockets at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles.

WHEN:

ESPN - Doncic suffered his injury on April 2nd, 2026.

ESPN - The Lakers' first-round playoff series Game 1 is scheduled for April 15th, 2026, at 8:30 p.m. ET.

WHY:

ESPN - Doncic traveled to Spain for treatment due to a Grade 2 left hamstring strain.

HOW:

ESPN - Doncic received multiple injections as part of his treatment for the hamstring strain.

(UPDATED April 13, 2026 21:17 UTC)

Luka Doncic, a star player for the Los Angeles Lakers, is set to return to Los Angeles April 14th after receiving treatment in Spain for a Grade 2 left hamstring strain, which has ruled him out for the remainder of the regular season. Doncic finished the season averaging an impressive 33.5 points, 8.3 assists, and 7.7 rebounds per game, while the Lakers managed a 3-2 record without him and Austin Reaves. LeBron James, also on the Lakers, was named the Western Conference player of the week, averaging 24.0 points, 9.7 assists, and 6.0 rebounds as the team prepares to host the Houston Rockets for their first playoff game April 15th.