Luka Doncic to return to LA Friday, sparking speculation of first-round availability
By Melissa Rohlin
Published on April 13, 2026.
Luka Doncic, the star guard for the Los Angeles Lakers, is returning to the United States for treatment after suffering a Grade 2 left hamstring strain during a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on April 2. The injury typically sidelines athletes for around 30 days. Doncid was having an MVP-caliber season and led the league in scoring and assists. The fourth-seeded Lakers are set to play against the fifth-ranked Houston Rockets in the first-round.
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