Lakers Get Notable Luka Doncic Update Ahead of Game 3
Sure, LeBron James has turned back the clock in the first two games of the LA Lakers’ opening round series […]
Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images Sure, LeBron James has turned back the clock in the first two games of the LA Lakers’ opening round series with the Houston Rockets. But the Lakers’ playoff destiny still rests on whether Luka Doncic can return and make an impact. Doncic was ruled out for the rest of the regular season and into the playoffs with a Grade 2 strained hamstring back on April 2nd.
It’s an injury that usually takes four to six weeks to heal. We’re three weeks out at this point. However, great news for the Lakers on Thursday.
Doncic was seen on the practice floor going through some light shooting drills. Luka Doncic going through light shooting at the Lakers' practice facility before the team heads to Houston: pic. twitter.
com/7XN1Mp48h3 — Khobi Price (@khobi_price) April 23, 2026 This was a promising sign ahead of the Lakers taking off for Texas to resume their series. Games 3 and 4 take place in Houston this weekend. Doncic does court work for first time since strained hamstring A report from Khobi Price in the New York Post had Doncic working out with assistant coach Greg St.