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Doncic embraces championship hopes after inking $165 mln contract extension
LOS ANGELES, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Luka Doncic on Saturday said he felt privileged to shoulder championship expectations after officially signing a three-year, $165 million contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers. Doncic, 26, arrived in Los Angeles in a stunning February trade that sent Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks. Since then the Slovenian superstar has focused on helping the Lakers add another title to their storied collection. "It's an honor to play for this organization," Doncic told a press conference at the team's training center in El Segundo. "Many great players played here and obviously I want to add one more up there. That's what we're working for." Doncic made an immediate impact on joining the Lakers, averaging 28.2 points, 8.1 rebounds, 7.5 assists and 1.6 steals over 28 regular-season games. His stellar play helped propel Los Angeles to the third seed in the Western Conference, though the team ultimately suffered a first-round playoff exit. Known for his dazzling skills and basketball IQ, five-time All-Star Doncic has occasionally faced criticism over his conditioning. However, a recent profile in Men's Health magazine showcased a noticeably leaner and more muscular Doncic, with increased definition in his arms - a testament to his off-season commitment. "For the first month I didn't play basketball at all, we were more focused on other things, so I think that provided a spark," he said. "Weight lifting, balancing ... and after one month we started playing basketball." Lakers President of Basketball Operations and General Manager Rob Pelinka called Doncic's extension a "monumental moment" for the franchise. "Luka Doncic's future is with the Los Angeles Lakers," Pelinka said in a statement. "Luka is one of the game's most transcendent players, and his on-court dominance and passion is without compare." The Lakers are reloading for another run at the title, with LeBron James opting into his contract for next season. The team has also bolstered its roster by acquiring center Deandre Ayton, defensive stalwart Marcus Smart and forward Jake LaRavia. Doncic, who was the third overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft, boasts career averages of 28.6 points, 8.6 rebounds and 8.2 assists across seven NBA seasons with the Mavericks and Lakers. He has been selected five times to the All-NBA first team, led the league in scoring during the 2023-24 campaign with 33.9 points per game and recorded a career-high 73 points in a single contest. He ranks third all-time in regular season scoring average and has notched 82 career triple-doubles, fourth among active players.
BBC News
an hour ago
- BBC News
Swansea to play it safe with Cabango
Swansea will make a late call over injured Ben Cabango for their Championship opener at Middlesbrough, but won't take any risks with their centre-back missed the Swans' 3-1 home friendly defeat to Lorient on Saturday because of a calf Wales international has not been able to get pre-season minutes and is a doubt for the trip to the Riverside Stadium next coach Alan Sheehan has a headache at the heart of his defence with Ricardo Santos (knee) and Filip Lissah (ankle) also sidelined, which meant teenager Arthur Parker slotted in next to Cameron Burgess against Lorient. Swansea lost Harry Darling to Norwich last summer and centre-back is a problem area, but they won't gamble on Cabango."Ben is a leader and a warrior," said Sheehan. "We want to get him back safely, that's the most important thing."There's no point risking him, we'd have to make sure that he gets some training and it might be tight for next weekend."Ben is the captain of the football club and it will be his decision on how he feels. If it's one game, two games or three games, we trust him to make that decision."Forward Zan Vipotnik also missed out against the French side with a toe injury and is a doubt for Boro. Defeat in final friendly Swansea, who lost at Cheltenham and Exeter in July, were beaten 3-1 by Ligue 1 Lorient in their final French side dominated the first half to lead 3-0 thanks to Pablo Pagis' double and a penalty by Mohamed Cullen made it 3-1 from the spot in the 64th minute after Ronald was fouled in the box and then had a header chalked off for offside."That was our toughest test by a long, long way," said Sheehan. "That's the first time that we've really been tested out of possession."We had words at half-time, changed it and the reaction was better in the second half."That was our most useful test, we want to win every game but next week is when the business starts."
Scotsman
an hour ago
- Scotsman
Motherwell v Rangers injury news: 6 out and 5 doubts as Russell Martin sweats over inclusion of key trio
Rangers open their Scottish Premiership campaign with a short trip to Motherwell this weekend as both sides begin a new era under their respective new managers on Saturday evening at Fir Park (kick-off: 5.45pm). In the away dug out, Russell Martin will be buoyed by his side's 3-1 aggregate victory over Panathinaikos in the Champions League qualifiers, but will have full focus on ensuring his new look Ibrox squad begins their domestic campaign with a bang at they aim to overthrow Celtic as the club's dominant force this season. Meanwhile, new Motherwell head coach Jens Berthel Askou will be hoping to take the club's strong Premier Sports Cup form into the league, with the Danish boss side hoping his team can pick up an opening day result on home soil against tough opposition. Both sides have injuries worries ahead of the clash, however, with up to 10 players potentially missing the game on Saturday afternoon. Ahead of the game at Fir Park, The Scotsman has all the latest team news: 1 . Mikey Moore - Rangers - DOUBT Signed from Tottenham Hotspur on a season-long loan on Friday, it's unclear if the 17-year-old has received international clearance in time, so it's not yet known if he will be in the squad for the season opener vs Motherwell. | SNS Group Photo Sales 2 . Dujon Sterling - Rangers - OUT The versatile defender picked up an Achilles injury in last season's Europa League clash with Atletico Bilbao, and is not expected to return until at least the turn of the year. | Getty Images Photo Sales 3 . Aston Oxborough - Motherwell - DOUBT Has missed the majority of pre-season with injury, but was able to play 30 minutes of the pre-season friendly draw with Hertha Berlin. Will he be fit enough to start the game against Rangers? | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group Photo Sales 4 . Jordan McGhee - Motherwell - OUT Signed in the summer from Dundee, he will miss at least the first month of the season with thigh injury he picked up during pre-season. | SNS Group Photo Sales
