Overview

• Charles Barkley said it is probably Dončić’s team now and suggested LeBron James will have to move on at some point, even as James has opted into 2025–26.
• Lakers legend James Worthy praised Dončić’s offseason body transformation and said it sets the tone for building the team around him.
• Reports from Slovenia’s camp say Dončić delivered strong words after a 106–72 tune‑up loss to Serbia, with veteran Edo Murić describing a team conversation that cleared the air.
• Coaches and scouts cited a talent gap in Slovenia’s roster for EuroBasket, noting key absences and emphasizing the heavy load on Dončić in Group D.
• Speculative coverage links Los Angeles to pursuing a lob‑finishing big — including a predicted P.J. Washington target if extension mechanics allow — as Dončić enters 2025–26 following a reported significant weight drop and a full preseason with the Lakers.