Luka Doncic headlines EuroBasket 2025 as Slovenia opens vs. Poland, with Lakers leadership in attendance to show support ahead of the big events. Doncic just signed a three-year, $165 million extension and arrives in peak conditioning after a summer of intensive workouts. Slovenia faces a heavier load with several veterans out, while the tournament also features NBA stars Porziņģis, Jokic and Sengun. Courtside1891 streams the opener.

Townsend’s measured win over Ostapenko at the US Open spotlights the power of composure and momentum, a mindset win for fantasy managers chasing late-round surges. Ostapenko’s postmatch remarks and Instagram defense add a layer of heat that may tilt betting vibes and mindset read on future matchups. The weekend pivots to Week 1 college football with Texas vs. Ohio State and Arch Manning’s debut era driving upside and volatility in spreads and props. NBA chatter centers on Luka Doncic and the Mavericks, with schedule and marketing noise shaping slate decisions.

Los Angeles sits with a near-identity roster for 2025-26, built to win games and score, even as the front office keeps eyes on the next wave of star talent. Ayton arrives as a clear upgrade at center, Jaxson Hayes returns to a solid depth role, and Marcus Smart adds grit and defense. Gabe Vincent and Maxi Kleber are valued assets unlikely to be traded away before camp, while Rui Hachimura is kept in the rotation. LeBron James remains the engine, and Luka Doncic’s peak form looms as a reminder of the league’s elite. The Lakers intend to preserve cap space for Giannis Antetokounmpo or Nikola Jokic in upcoming summers, while staying aggressive at this season’s trade deadline.

Luka Doncic locked in as the Lakers’ face with a three-year, $165 million max extension, while prepping for EuroBasket with Slovenia and staying plugged into L.A. The Lakers back him fully, with Jeanie Buss and Rob Pelinka praising the collaboration and Greg St. Jean joining Slovenia’s staff.

Off the court, Doncic linked with Overwatch, set to appear in Season 18 with Stadium builds and exclusive rewards as fans chase new rewards. A Vegas Backstreet Boys outing with the crew caps the offseason before training camp.