JJ Redick Says Luka Doncic ‘In Good Spirits’ While Rehabbing Hamstring in Spain
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Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick said Tuesday that guard Luka Doncic remains upbeat and determined as he rehabs a Grade 2 strain in his left hamstring, an injury that will keep the All-Star sidelined for the rest of the 2025-26 regular season.
Redick told reporters before the Lakers’ loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder that Doncic is currently in Spain receiving specialized treatment. “I think he’s in good spirits,” Redick said. “In my conversations with him, he’s motivated to do everything possible.”
Doncic has battled hamstring issues throughout the season, and the latest setback arrived just as Los Angeles appeared poised for a playoff run. The NBA postseason begins next weekend, leaving little time for the 27-year-old to return in the first round. Even if the Lakers advance, Redick offered no timetable for Doncic’s potential comeback.
The absence of Doncic—and fellow injured guard Austin Reaves—has dealt a severe blow to a Lakers roster that had climbed into the Western Conference playoff picture. Former team president Magic Johnson expressed disappointment on social media after news of both injuries surfaced.
Doncic, known for playing year-round between NBA and international competition, is pursuing every option to get back on the floor. “He likes to be in the gym, working on his craft,” Redick said. “It’s hard for him not to be on a basketball court.”
The Lakers will finish the regular season without their leading scorer and playmaker, hoping his overseas rehabilitation yields results should the team extend its year beyond the opening playoff round.
Source: LakersNation
