Archive · 17 Aug 2025
Luka Dončić Suffers Injury Scare, Expected to Return by August 28, 2025
Luka Dončić, a star basketball player, hurt his knee during a game.
He bumped into a teammate and had to leave the court, which worried fans.
Doctors said it was just a bruise, nothing serious.
He won't play in one upcoming game, but should be back soon.
Dončić is expected to play in a game on August 28, 2025.
He is cleared to play in the Lakers' season opener on October 21, 2025, so he should be ready to play soon.
It is expected that he will play well for the Lakers this upcoming season.
Luka Dončić sustained a right knee contusion during a EuroBasket exhibition match.
He collided with teammate Gregor Hrovat while defending.
Dončić left the game after the injury, causing concern among fans.
Initial assessment indicates a mild contusion with no structural damage.
He is expected to miss one friendly game and return by August 28, 2025.
- Who
- Luka Dončić.
- What
- Luka Dončić sustained a right knee contusion.
- When
- August 16, 2025 during a EuroBasket exhibition match.
- Where
- During a EuroBasket exhibition match.
- Why
- During a EuroBasket exhibition match.
- Player
- Luka Dončić
- Injury
- Right knee contusion
- Game
- EuroBasket exhibition match
- Team
- Slovenia and Los Angeles Lakers
- Expected Return
- August 28, 2025
- Contract Extension
- $165 million