NBA season as the undeniable centerpiece of the Los Angeles Lakers, carrying immense pressure to deliver immediate championship success.

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.

Former Dallas Mavericks champion and 2012 Defensive Player of the Year Tyson Chandler is now a player development coach for the Mavericks. But just like everybody, he was completely caught off guard by the stunning trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis.

Slovenia are still waiting for their first win in the build-up to EuroBasket 2025 after falling short against Latvia. Slovenia seemed on course for victory with a 13-point lead in the first quarter, but Latvia fought back and completed the turnaround,

"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.

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

After being criticized for his shortcomings on defense all offseason, Luka Doncic showcased incredible defensive discipline during a recent friendly matchup against Latvia.