One of Luka Dončić's teammates on the Slovenian national team has noticed a clear difference with the Los Angeles Lakers star's new, slimmer frame.

Luka Doncic Set to Miss Time for Big Commitment Outside the NBA originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Slovenia superstar Luka Doncic will miss his second consecutive tune-up game as the national team prepares for EuroBasket. Doncic, 26, will sit out Friday’s friendly against Lithuania after playing in the opener on Aug. 8.

NBA analyst Stephen A. Smith speaks on Luka Doncic's willingness to represent Slovenia despite suffering a knee injury.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/lakers as Lakers Notes: Luka Doncic Injury Update, Austin Reaves Predicted to Leave LA, Playoff Run Incoming?.

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

"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.

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.