Luka Doncic finally reassures fans after knee scare that worried Slovenia and the Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers fans can breathe easy. Luka Doncic has been cleared to resume competition with Slovenia, just days after the knee scare that worried everyone during EuroBasket.

The Slovenian Federation confirmed that « Doncic did not suffer any serious injury against Latvia ». The 26-year-old guard only had a right knee contusion, and Marc Stein confirmed Tuesday that he was « cleared to play for Slovenia ».

Quick return to training provides reassurance

The incident occurred Saturday against Latvia when a teammate fell on his leg. Doncic left the court limping and didn’t return despite wanting to play. The Slovenian staff took precautionary measures, and he remained on the bench with ice on his knee.

BREAKING: Luka Doncic has AVOIDED a serious knee injury after his Slovenian teammate crashed into his leg in a EuroBasket exhibition game vs. Latvia.

Luka had 26 PTS, 5 AST, & 5 REB in the FIRST HALF before the injury happened.

Get well soon, Luka! 🙏 pic.twitter.com/ATwElWyNlt

— Courtside Buzz (@CourtsideBuzzX) August 16, 2025

On Monday, Doncic resumed training in Ljubljana without any issues, allowing him to play Tuesday against Great Britain. The Federation notes that the entire roster is available despite some minor concerns.

This quick recovery is promising ahead of Slovenia’s official EuroBasket opener on August 28 against Poland. The Slovenian team will compete in Group D in Katowice, Poland, alongside France, Belgium, Poland, Israel, and Iceland.

For Doncic, EuroBasket is preparation for the 2025-2026 NBA season. Since joining the Lakers, he has maintained his averages (28.2 points, 8.1 rebounds). Extended for three years at $165M, he reportedly lost 31 pounds and seems ready to take his game to the next level.