Overview

• Dončić sustained a right-knee contusion when a teammate fell into him during Saturday’s exhibition against Latvia, then walked to the locker room and later returned to the bench.
• Slovenia’s federation reported Monday that he practiced and will suit up for Tuesday’s home friendly against Great Britain in Ljubljana.
• The injury has been described as a bruise not believed to be serious, easing concerns about his availability as the tournament approaches.
• Before exiting in Riga, he posted 26 first-half points with five assists and two steals in a standout stretch.
• The update follows an offseason in which he shed roughly 30 pounds and signed a three-year Lakers extension, with Slovenian teammates saying he looks faster and more explosive.