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Luka Dončić Cleared to Play Tuesday vs. Great Britain After Right Knee Contusion

Team officials cite a return to full practice ahead of EuroBasket.

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Apr 30, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts during the second half in game five of first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images/ File Photo
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Overview

  • Slovenia’s basketball federation said Dončić practiced Monday and will suit up in Ljubljana against Great Britain.
  • Dončić exited Saturday’s friendly vs. Latvia in the third quarter after a teammate fell into his right leg, walked to the locker room, and returned to the bench without re-entering.
  • The injury was diagnosed as a right knee contusion with no structural damage, and reporting indicated it was not expected to affect his EuroBasket availability.
  • Before leaving the game, Dončić posted 26 first-half points with five assists as Slovenia entered Tuesday 0-4 in its warm-up slate.
  • The clearance eases concerns for the Lakers following his recent three-year extension, with Slovenian teammates noting a roughly 31‑pound offseason weight loss and improved burst.