Overview

• Team president Rob Pelinka said the Lakers have “zero problems” with Luka Dončić representing Slovenia and expressed no concerns about his readiness for the 2025–26 season.
• Pelinka and governor Jeanie Buss traveled to Poland and attended Dončić’s final practice before Slovenia’s opener against Poland.
• Kurt and Linda Rambis and director of player performance and health Dr. Leroy Sims also made the trip as part of the show of support.
• Dončić reaffirmed he will always play for Slovenia when healthy, noting he would sit only if injured.
• The organization’s outreach was widely viewed as confirmation that Dončić now anchors the Lakers’ plans after his three-year, $165 million extension, as LeBron James enters an expiring deal.