Luka Dončić Won't Play for Slovenia This Summer, Trusts Lakers, Wants Reaves Back

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🗓️ 13 May 2026

⏱️ 19 minutes

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Luka Dončić announced earlier this week on his IG page that he won't be playing for Slovenia this summer. He cited his ongoing custody dispute and the demands travel would bring as the reason, as opposed to his injured hamstring, but for the Lakers the effect is the same. It means that Luka will have a full summer to heal, train and essentially repeat last year's Summer of Luka. They'd never ask him to skip international play—the Lakers know how important it is to Luka—but the organization surely is more than happy for Dončić to avoid extra play and focus on getting his body together and trying to make that hamstring as strong as possible. So the inciting incident certainly sucks, but the upside for the org is there nonetheless. HOSTS: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky Everydayer ClubIf you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGYGet candy-flavored chaos with Fruity Rainbow 5-hour ENERGY®️ Shots - available online at https://5hourENERGY.com or Amazon KALSHIFor a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code LOCKEDON to get ten dollars when you trade ten. Kalshi. Trade on anything. DoorDashFrom tipoff to overtime, stay in your bag and order on DoorDash.Get snacks, drinks, gear — whatever gets you through the season — delivered right to your door.DoorDash. In your bag all season long. Rocket MoneyLet Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join athttps://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDON. WayfairHead to https://Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. Wayfair. Every style. Every home. IndeedListeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel.Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get two-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins.Visit https://FANDUEL.COMto get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

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0:00.0	Luca Dantritch won't play for Slovenia this offseason.
0:03.0	We'll tell you why that's a good deal for the Lakers.
0:05.2	Plus, he's got some roster preferences.
0:08.4	We'll explain next.
0:16.3	You are Locked-on Lakers.
0:18.7	Your daily Los Angeles Lakers podcast. Part of the Locked-on Lakers. Your daily Los Angeles Lakers podcast.
0:21.5	Part of the Locked-on Podcast Network.
0:24.4	Your team every day.
0:27.1	Thanks, everybody for stopping by Lockedon Lakers, Brian Komeneski, Andy Komeneski.
0:30.7	We spent most of Tuesday into Wednesday talking about the exit interviews of Rob Polinka and JJ Reddick in El Segundo on
0:41.6	on Tuesday didn't have a chance to talk about some of the stuff that happened at the crypt on
0:50.1	Monday following the game for lost Oklahoma City.
0:54.0	Luca Donchich did his exit
0:55.5	interview others you know LeBron and AR will start breaking all this stuff down
1:01.1	over the course of the week but there's also Andy some news that came out of
1:06.3	of of Tuesday or I'm sorry Monday that Luca will not be playing internationally
1:12.9	this actually stuff he released over his Instagram feed he will not be
1:17.9	playing internationally for Slovenia this offseason will be in Europe
1:23.0	tending to the custody battle with him and his ex.
1:28.6	But from a basketball relevance standpoint, the fact that he isn't playing is the big news for
1:35.1	the Lakers.
1:35.8	And quite frankly, Andy, I think they're probably quite pleased that he isn't.
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