When is Luka Doncic returning? Playoff injury update for Lakers star
The Los Angeles Lakers were without Luka Doncic in Game 1 against the top seed Thunder in Oklahoma City on Tuesday. He'll probably be out even longer.
Luka Doncic is still building towards a return, but it won't come in time for the start of the Western Conference semifinals. The Los Angeles Lakers will be without Doncic for the start of their second-round playoff series against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday, ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania reported on "Inside the NBA. " Charania reports the Lakers are evaluating Doncic on a week-to-week basis, and he is currently on a "slow path" in his recovery from a Grade 2 hamstring strain that has kept him sidelined for the past month.
"He's doing more and more on the court," Charania reported. "But right now, still not full-fledged running or full-contact workouts. " Did Luka Doncic play Tuesday night vs.
Thunder? No, he was out for Game 1 . When is Luka Doncic returning?
The timeline for his return is also still unclear, according to ESPN. Doncic was seen putting shots up during Lakers practice on Monday, May 4, but he has yet to progress to 3-on-3 or 5-on-5 drills. Lakers head coach JJ Redick had no update for reporters.