Overview

• Dončić said he "didn't know how to react" to February's trade from Dallas, calling it "a lot of shock" and acknowledging it may always feel strange.
• LeBron James praised Dončić as a "great f--king guy" and a "big-time savant of the game," highlighting his elite basketball IQ.
• NBA commissioner Adam Silver characterized the trade as "a bit of a kick in the ass" and an opportunity for Dončić to reset after a career setback.
• Following a visible offseason transformation, Dončić starred for Slovenia at EuroBasket 2025 and was named to the tournament's All-Star Five.
• After signing a three-year extension in August, Dončić says he will develop his leadership with the Lakers as training camp opens on Sept. 30.