Luka Doncic Injury Update is Bad News for Lakers

TL;DR

Luka Doncic is recovering from a Grade 2 left hamstring injury but is not yet cleared for full contact. He estimates an eight-week timeline for his return to action.

Key points

Luka Doncic is recovering from a Grade 2 left hamstring injury
He has started running but is not cleared for full contact
Doncic estimates an eight-week timeline for his return

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Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic is progressing in his recovery from a Grade 2 left hamstring injury, but it might not come soon enough.

Doncic said he’s begun running again, but he hasn’t been cleared for full contact, as reported by Dan Woike of The Athletic.

There’s both good and bad news in there, but the real kicker was the timeline Doncic provided.

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He said the timeline for a return to action is eight weeks.

With his injury occurring on April 2, that means his return would come in late May.

Coincidentally, Doncic’s injury came against the Oklahoma City Thunder, the team now facing the Lakers in the second round of the NBA playoffs.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) hops to the side of the court during a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

With the Lakers down 1-0 to the heavily favored Thunder, there was some hope that Doncic could return before the series ends.

Q&A

What is Luka Doncic's injury status?

Luka Doncic is recovering from a Grade 2 left hamstring injury and has started running again but is not cleared for full contact.

How long will Luka Doncic be out due to his injury?

Luka Doncic has provided an estimated timeline of eight weeks for his return to action.

What impact does Luka Doncic's injury have on the Lakers?

Luka Doncic's injury is significant for the Lakers as they rely on his performance, and his absence could affect their chances in upcoming games.