We are all well aware of Luka Doncic’s custody battle with Anamaria Goltes. In fact, the Los Angeles Lakers star announced the “tough decision” to end his engagement last month. He shed light on the reason behind it and, amid media speculations, clarified that he’d do everything for his daughters’ happiness. “I will always fight to be with them and give them the best life I can,” Doncic said, and it appears he has come through on his word.

A few days ago, he flew to Spain for specialized hamstring treatment to beat the playoff clock. From there, rumors surfaced that he had taken a detour and traveled to Slovenia for personal reasons. A local source finally addresses his whereabouts…

According to Slovenian outlet Ekipa, Doncic is currently in Ljubljana, spending time with his daughters Gabriella and Olivia. The visit marks his first time seeing them in nearly two months. Early sightings on social media hinted at Doncic’s presence in Slovenia, with fans noting he appeared to be recovering well from his injury. He moved around quite effortlessly while signing autographs. That now brings us to JJ Redick and Co.’s perspective on this series of events.

“The Lakers are aware that the mental well-being of their first star is just as important as the physical,” according to the Slovenian outlet. “And it is clear that Doncic’s association with his two children will fill his soul and heart and have a beneficial effect on his mental state.” This reunion comes during a sensitive legal custody battle over his two daughters. Doncic filed an injunction earlier in March after Goltes pursued child support in California. According to PEOPLE, he argues his ex-fiancée’s filing was an attempt to benefit from what he described as the state’s “generous” child support system.

While Doncic can legally visit his children during the ongoing proceedings, the lack of a formal custody agreement makes every move delicate. Cross-border travel, interim court expectations, and unresolved filings add another layer of off-court pressure as he balances family responsibilities with recovery. The same Ekipa report also provides a key update on his recovery timeline, raising an even bigger question: Can Doncic make it back in time for the playoffs?

Luka Doncic is gearing up for more advanced treatment before his playoff return

Luka Doncic has already completed the initial phase of his treatment in Spain and is expected to return to Madrid shortly to begin the second stage of his rehabilitation under Dr. Javier Barrio for the Grade 2 hamstring strain. The injury happened on April 2 against the Oklahoma City Thunder. A Grade 2 left hamstring strain typically takes four to six weeks to heal, ruling him out for the entire first round for sure. However, can the standard recovery timeline be overlooked in this case, considering the Slovenian opted for unconventional treatment overseas? Reports say he could be back in two to three weeks.

Doncic began treatment around April 7, so the hamstring could potentially be healed by late April. But that is just the healing part. He would still need to return to LA, get cleared by the Lakers’ medical staff, and rebuild his conditioning to playoff level. The first round of the playoffs begins on April 18. Realistically, a second round still appears to be the most likely.

This approach isn’t unprecedented. Kobe Bryant famously sought advanced treatment in Europe during his career to accelerate recovery timelines, a path often taken by elite players willing to explore options beyond standard U.S. protocols. Doncic’s decision reflects a similar urgency.

“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,” LA Times reporter Thuc Nhi Nguyen wrote, who dug deeper into Doncic’s treatment. “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.”

ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne reported Friday that Doncic could still factor into the postseason and help LeBron James “write that Hollywood ending.” If the Lakers stretch the first-round series, especially with wins at home, hope remains alive. However, a quick sweep against the Houston Rockets (likely opponent) could shut that window fast. LA has faced two first-round exits in the last two years. The deeper the Lakers push, the stronger the chance Doncic re-enters the picture when it matters most. Everything now comes down to timing and survival.