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Dončić Cleared to Resume Training After Knee Contusion

Confirmed by Slovenia’s basketball federation to be only a knee blow suffered in a friendly against Latvia, he will rejoin team practices during ongoing medical evaluation.

Overview

  • During Slovenia’s friendly against Latvia in Riga, Dončić left the court after teammate Gregor Hrovat fell on his right knee and did not return to play.
  • Early diagnostics identified a contusion in his right knee with no expected structural damage, easing initial concerns.
  • The Slovenian Basketball Federation confirmed he is in good physical condition and approved him to resume full training.
  • After on-site treatment in the locker room, Dončić returned to the bench in street clothes and has since been cleared for practice sessions.
  • Medical evaluations will continue ahead of EuroBasket 2025 and his first season under a three-year, $165 million Lakers extension.