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Luka Doncic<\/strong> is expected to return to the United States on Tuesday, April 14, to be reevaluated by the Los Angeles Lakers<\/strong> after spending the past several days in Spain receiving specialized treatment for his hamstring<\/strong> injury. The update comes from ESPN and marks an important step in defining his availability for the postseason.<\/p>\n

The Slovenian star had previously been ruled out indefinitely because of a Grade 2 hamstring strain<\/strong> and missed the end of the regular season. The next medical evaluation should clarify whether a short-term return is realistic or whether the Lakers will have to keep planning without him for at least the opening stretch of the playoffs.<\/p>\n

For Los Angeles, this is a major checkpoint, because Doncic\u2019s recovery could significantly reshape the team\u2019s offensive outlook at the most important stage of the season. There is still no official return date, but his trip back to the U.S. is the necessary next step toward a clearer timeline.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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