This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/lakers as Lakers Notes: Luka Doncic Injury Update, Austin Reaves Predicted to Leave LA, Playoff Run Incoming?.

"They'd come out there and destroy you, win games, but with a big smile" - Tyson Chandler calls Luka Doncic modern-day Magic Johnson originally appeared on Basketball Network.

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Dončić "avoided any serious injury" when he exited Slovenia's exhibition against Latvia on Saturday, according to The Athletic's Dan Woike.

Tyson Chandler was a major piece of the lone championship in Dallas Mavericks history, anchoring the defense of a team that shut dwn the first year of the Miami Heat's Big 3. He was in Manchester for Basketball Without Borders Europe camps,

While Doncic limped back to the locker room after this, he was diagnosed with just a knee contusion, reports Marc Stein. Doncic will return to practice with the Slovenian team on Monday as they gear up for the start of EuroBasket at the end of the month, adds Dan Woike of The Athletic.

On Sunday, Slovenia’s basketball federation confirmed that Luka Doncic is likely to rejoin team training this week and looks fit.

The opportunity for glory awaits, but, unfortunately, so does the opportunity for injury. Lakers fans and Luka have enjoyed a bit of a summer romance these last few months, not only because of his extension and commitment to the team, but also because of ...

Dončić suffers a right knee contusion, per report, in the second half after scoring 26 points in the first half

Los Angeles Lakers and Team Slovenia fans were holding their breaths Saturday, when five-time All-NBA L.A. superstar guard Luka Doncic suffered a right knee con

LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA - AUGUST 8: Luka Doncic of Slovenia warms up before the international basketball friendly match between Slovenia and Germany at Dvorana Stozice, on August 8, 2025 in Ljubljana, Slovenia. (Photo by Jurij Kodrun/Getty Images)

While signing autographs, a Lithuanian kid handed him a 20-euro bill for a signature. Luka Doncic pretended to slip the cash into his pocket.

However, according to one of James' top critics, Stephen A. Smith, there are at least a couple of reasons why LeBron should not be offended by being left out of the Lakers loop this summer.