Slovenia

The spotlight shifts to Katowice on Thursday as Slovenia, led by Luka Dončić, begins its EuroBasket 2025 campaign with an opening clash against host nation Poland. For Dončić, the matchup carries emotional weight. Poland stunned Slovenia in the 2022 quarterfinals, handing the 2017 champions a crushing exit. Before the opener,...

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...