Overview
- Luka Dončić said the Lakers’ sole objective for 2025-26 is a title, stating, “Championship, that is our goal.”
- Paul George said on Podcast P that Dončić has a chance to become the greatest international player ever, praising his maturity and production.
- After shedding over 30 pounds, Dončić led Slovenia to the EuroBasket quarterfinals with tournament-best averages of 34.7 points, 8.6 rebounds and 7.1 assists.
- The Lakers added Deandre Ayton, Marcus Smart and Jake LaRavia, re-signed Jaxson Hayes and drafted Adou Thiero, while ESPN’s Kevin Pelton warned the perimeter defense still looks vulnerable.
- Dončić further rooted himself in Los Angeles by buying Maria Sharapova’s former Manhattan Beach home for $25 million.