Luka Doncic moved to Spain to recover from the Grade 2 hamstring strain that has pushed him out of the NBA at a very crucial point. However, after the first phase of the injection treatment, the 27-year-old guard went to Slovenia to meet his daughters, per reports. Well, many thought that these were simply rumors, but in reality, they’re not.

According to Slovenian media outlet Ekipa, Doncic is currently in Ljubljana, Slovenia, spending time with his two daughters while continuing his recovery. He hadn’t seen his girls in two months amidst the ongoing legal battle against his ex-fiancée, Anamaria Goltes.

Recently, an X user @sirii31 claimed that their friend saw Luka in Slovenia, and he looked fine. He had his leg wrapped, signaling he had completed the first phase of stem cell therapy. The same user also claimed that Luka’s father, Sasa Doncic, is their neighbor. Well, after this revelation, X user @LukaUpdates also tweeted. “If this is true, that means Luka went to visit his daughters before heading back to the USA.” They later confirmed, “I can confirm. Luka is in Slovenia.”

 

At the same time, many people are curious if the star can see his daughters while a legal case is active. In general, Luka Doncic can visit his children in Slovenia during the California proceedings. But he must follow all custody orders and travel rules. Without formal arrangements, the situation becomes sensitive and needs legal advice. Cross-border travel may also require proper documentation to prevent complications or legal issues.

Interestingly enough, the same report by Ekipa also states the latest health update of the Lakers superstar. Can Luka Doncic make it in time for the playoffs?

Luka Doncic’s injury update

Luka Doncic has already finished the initial phase of his treatment in Spain. He is currently in Slovenia, taking a short break with his family. After that, he will head back to Madrid to continue rehab for his Grade 2 left hamstring injury. He will most likely return to Los Angeles once he completes that phase.

Well, for now, his return timeline remains uncertain. However, Times reporter Thuc Nhi Nguyen went deeper into Luka’s treatment in Europe to explain how it works. “In the U.S., only PRP and stem cell injections coming from a patient’s own body are allowed, and the cells are not allowed to be manipulated,” Nguyen wrote. “With looser regulations in Europe, doctors can attempt to increase the concentration of anti-inflammatory factors in a single PRP sample or culture stem cells over days to increase the number of them with hopes of speeding up healing even more.”

Luka Doncic

“I mean, this is on a platter for him. Just write the final scene there. I mean, everybody’s out, his back’s against the wall. Can he still have it? This is it. It sets up for it,” she said. “From what I understand, there’s a chance Luka could come back later in the first round. He’s in Spain, he’s getting treatment every day. A lot of people on the team are talking to him every day. He’s engaged.”

Ramona Shelburne also believes Luka Doncic’s return hinges on survival. If the Lakers stretch the first-round series, especially with one or two wins at home, hope stays alive. However, a quick sweep—likely against the Houston Rockets—could shut that window fast. So, the deeper the Lakers push, the stronger the chance Doncic re-enters the picture when it matters most.

Well, everything now banks on timing and control. Luka Doncic is progressing through treatment and balancing recovery with a sensitive personal battle. He is spending time with his daughters in Slovenia, only to return to Spain for the next step in recovery. Meanwhile, each move in Europe shapes his return path. However, the Lakers must hold their ground first. If they stay alive, the door opens. If not, his comeback may arrive too late to change their fate.

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