Luka Dončić reportedly hosting Lakers' roster in Slovenia for 4-day minicamp during first summer post-LeBron - Yahoo Sports

What the report says

Yahoo Sports reported that Luka Dončić is set to host the Los Angeles Lakers’ full roster in Slovenia for a four-day minicamp in August, citing ESPN’s Dave McMenamin. The planned gathering is expected to include basketball workouts, golf, team bonding and sightseeing in Ljubljana, Slovenia’s capital, according to the report.

The trip comes during what Yahoo described as Dončić’s first offseason as the Lakers’ clear franchise centerpiece following LeBron James’ departure from Los Angeles. Dončić was acquired by the Lakers in February 2025 and had shared the spotlight with James under head coach JJ Redick, alongside guard Austin Reaves. With James no longer with the team, the report frames the minicamp as part of Dončić taking on a more visible leadership role.

Yahoo noted that Dončić, a six-time All-NBA first-team selection, is entering an important season after a strong 2025-26 campaign was cut short by a Grade 2 left hamstring strain in early April. He did not return for the Lakers’ playoff run, which ended against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference semifinals. Before the injury, he led the league in scoring at 33.5 points per game, according to the article.

The report also said Dončić is pleased with the Lakers’ offseason moves, including bringing back Reaves and adding former Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler. Yahoo, citing earlier reporting from The Athletic, said retaining Reaves and adding rim protection had been among Dončić’s priorities. The Slovenia minicamp could give returning players and newcomers an early chance to build chemistry before formal training camp.