Luka seeking specialized treatment in Europe to accelerate recovery
Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic will seek specialized medical treatment in Europe in an attempt to speed up his return from a Grade 2 left hamstring strain, his agent told ESPN's Shams Charania and Dave McMenamin.
The decision was made following consultation with Lakers doctors and Doncic's own medical team, adds Charania and McMenamin.
Los Angeles recently ruled Doncic out for at least the remainder of the regular season after he sustained the ailment during last Thursday's matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Backcourt mate Austin Reaves suffered a Grade 2 left oblique injury in the same game and is reportedly sidelined four-to-six weeks.
The Lakers dropped their first contest without their two leading scorers, falling 134-128 on Sunday to the Dallas Mavericks.
Los Angeles is tied for third in the West with the Denver Nuggets. They've got four more regular-season contests remaining before the playoffs begin April 18.
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