Overview

• Dončić told The Wall Street Journal he would be open to finishing his career at Real Madrid, saying of the club, "They raised me."
• He signed a three-year, $165 million extension with the Lakers on Aug. 2, keeping him under contract through 2028 with a player option then.
• Team leadership publicly supported his decision to play for Slovenia at EuroBasket, with Rob Pelinka and other officials coordinating with his camp and attending games in Poland.
• Pelinka indicated the Lakers are prepared to pursue trades, using expiring contracts and a willingness to take on deals beyond 2026 to strengthen the roster around Dončić.
• After a notable offseason conditioning push, Dončić led EuroBasket in scoring at 34.7 points per game and drew praise from Lakers staff for improved mobility and defensive activity.