FIBA & Olympics

Luka Dončić is ready to return to the floor — and he wants Slovenian fans to be there with him. On the eve of Slovenia’s exhibition against Great Britain at Arena Stožice in Ljubljana, the Los Angeles Lakers star issued a short but heartfelt message to supporters: “Tomorrow we play...

Slovenia will continue EuroBasket 2025 preparations with a full squad after Luka Dončić was cleared to practice Monday following a bruised right knee sustained during Saturday’s 100–88 loss to Latvia in Riga. The Los Angeles Lakers star exited in the third quarter after a teammate fell into his leg. Slovenia’s...

Luka Dončić, fresh off a new contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers, has rejoined the Slovenian national team and is set to play in Slovenia’s first friendly against world champion Germany on Friday in Ljubljana. The exhibition marks the start of the team’s EuroBasket 2025 preparation phase. “I don't...

Luka Dončić isn’t pointing fingers after Slovenia’s frontcourt reshuffle. With Vlatko Čančar and Josh Nebo withdrawing ahead of EuroBasket 2025 preparations, Dončić made it clear there’s no frustration — only understanding. “I didn't resent anything," Dončić said, via Ekipa24. 'As far as I understand, the club didn't allow them to...

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Dončić is back with the Slovenian national team, ready to begin a new campaign after last summer’s disappointment. The five-time All-NBA guard confirmed in a press conference covered by Ekipa24 that he will play in Friday’s exhibition against Germany, though he noted he won’t play...

Three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokić is expected to represent Serbia at EuroBasket 2025, sources tell DallasHoopsJournal.com. The Denver Nuggets star is anticipated to officially accept the invitation from head coach Svetislav Pešić after extended conversations following the Paris Olympics. Jokić’s decision would mark his second straight summer competing internationally, following...

Dallas Wings center Teaira McCowan will depart on Saturday, June 7, to join the Turkish women’s national team ahead of the 2025 FIBA Women’s EuroBasket. Fellow Wings center Luisa Geiselsöder will follow one week later, departing on June 14 to join Germany after Dallas hosts the Las Vegas Aces. Initial...

Just as the Dallas Wings begin to find their footing, another major lineup test is on the horizon. Frontcourt contributors Teaira McCowan and Luisa Geiselsöder are set to depart after the team’s June 13 road game against the Las Vegas Aces to join their national teams for the 2025 FIBA...

Luisa Geiselsöder, a 25-year-old center for the Dallas Wings, confirmed she will represent the German national team at FIBA Women’s EuroBasket 2025, which takes place from June 18 to June 29 across four host countries: Czechia, Germany, Italy, and Greece. Germany will compete in Group D, with group-stage games held...

Jason Kidd shares heartfelt reflections on former teammates Carmelo Anthony and Dwight Howard being named to the 2025 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame class.