After nearly two weeks in Europe, the prodigal son has returned.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Luka Doncic returned<\/a> to Los Angeles on Friday on the eve of the Lakers\u2019 first-round playoff series against the Rockets.\u00a0<\/p>\n Doncic suffered a Grade 2 hamstring strain<\/a> on April 2 in Oklahoma City, and after receiving imaging in Dallas, he jet-setted to Spain to receive treatment on his hamstring that could potentially expedite the healing process and his return to the court.\u00a0<\/p>\n The Lakers\u2019 Luka Doncic returned to LA on Friday and is expected to be at the first-round game as a spectator Saturday against the Rockets. Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images<\/p>\n Luka jet-setted to Spain to receive treatment on his hamstring and returned home Friday.<\/p>\n After a week in Madrid, Doncic spent the weekend in Slovenia to spend time with his two daughters before returning to Spain for further treatment.<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n On Thursday, Doncic was spotted sitting courtside alongside tennis star Novak Djokovic <\/a>at a Real Madrid Baloncesto game, soaking in the arena that once raised him.\u00a0<\/p>\n Download The California Post App, follow us on social, and subscribe to our newsletters <\/p>\n California Post News: Facebook<\/a>, Instagram<\/a>, TikTok<\/a>, X<\/a>, YouTube<\/a>, WhatsApp<\/a>, LinkedIn<\/a> By Friday afternoon, that journey ended where it matters most \u2014 home. The California Post spotted Doncic arriving at his Manhattan Beach residence about 5:30 p.m.<\/p>\n The Pacific breeze replacing European air, with the playoffs now less than 24 hours away.<\/p>\n About an hour after arriving home, Doncic left on an e-bike with an unidentified male. <\/p>\n Luka Doncic (left) leaves on an e-bike after arriving back in Los Angeles on Friday evening. Rafael Fontoura for CA Post<\/p>\n The Lakers announced on Friday that Doncic and Austin Reaves would be out for Game 1 of the series, but both are expected to be on the bench for Saturday\u2019s game.<\/p>\n Per sources, Luka Doncic has arrived back in Los Angeles a little over an hour ago. The Lakers have already listed him and Austin Reaves as OUT for Game 1 on Saturday against the Rockets. pic.twitter.com\/uHeah5Br9Q<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Michael J. Duarte (@michaeljduarte) April 18, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t
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