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Newsweek
2 days ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
Lakers' Luka Doncic Trolls Mavericks After Viral Body Transformation
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Los Angeles Lakers point guard Luka Doncic nearly broke the internet on Monday after he graced the cover of the most recent Men's Health magazine showing off his dramatic body transformation. After being traded from the Dallas Mavericks to the Lakers back in early February, Doncic has spent the better part of the last five months being heavily criticized for his weight management and conditioning habits after it was revealed by ESPN both were major factors that facilitated his trade to L.A. In the three months since the Lakers were eliminated in five games from the NBA Playoffs by the Minnesota Timberwolves, Doncic has been training for the FIBA EuroBasket 2025 tournament in late August and working on his conditioning. Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after a basket during the third quarter against the Houston Rockets at Arena on April 11, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after a basket during the third quarter against the Houston Rockets at Arena on April 11, 2025 in Los Angeles, Basketball: Angel Reese Sends Clear Message to WNBA About Salary Negotiations In his Men's Health feature story, Doncic revealed he's drastically changed his diet to a low-sugar, gluten-free one, he's upped his protein to 250 or more grams of protein per day, and he's increasing the frequency and intensity of his workouts. During a trip to Yankee Stadium on Monday night, Doncic did an exclusive interview with the Yankees broadcast team. That's when play-by-play announcer Michael Kay couldn't help but bring up Doncic's impressive new physique while encouraging him to throw shade at the Mavericks. "After that deal was made, the Mavericks got a lot of criticism regarding it. Then they start to leak out stuff — 'Oh, we don't know if he's ever going to be in shape.' You should mail them a copy of that Men's Health magazine." "They probably saw it," Doncic coyly replied. "I don't have to worry about that." Luka on the Mavs seeing his new Men's Health magazine 👀 "You should mail [the Mavs] a copy..." Luka: "They probably saw it... I don't have to worry about that." 😅 (via @MensHealthMag, boogiephotographer) — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) July 29, 2025 More Basketball: Lakers' Luka Doncic Reveals Weight Loss Secrets of Dramatic Body Transformation Though Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison stated the deciding factor in trading Doncic was improving Dallas' defense, multiple reports indicated after the trade that Doncic weighed in the mid-to-high 260s and the team's front office was concerned that letting his weight get that high was having an adverse effect on his ability to recover from injuries. While Doncic's new body is the talk of social media, The Athletic's Dan Woike reported on Tuesday that he was already committed to getting in shape and shedding some extra weight regardless of which team he played for in 2025. "This, the body, the publicity, the determined look in his eyes, the sweat reflecting the spotlights, it's all part of a bigger plan," Woike wrote. "That plan, according to some around Dončić, was going to be fulfilled no matter what happened in his pro career. "To everyone else, it's so clearly a response to the humiliation and pain caused by the Dallas Mavericks' decision to cast him away from the city where he'd planned on spending the entirety of his career."
USA Today
02-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Celtics sign 28th overall pick Hugo González to rookie-scale contract
Spanish guard Hugo González, the 28th pick in the 2025 NBA draft, signed his rookie-scale contract with the Boston Celtics on Tuesday, the team announced. González averaged 3.4 points and 1.8 rebounds on 40.8% shooting from the field with Real Madrid across all competitions in the EuroLeague and Spanish ACB. He scored in double figures five times, including a season-high 14 points and five rebounds on May 30. He will make $2,783,880 next season, according to Spotrac. The 19-year-old has played with Real Madrid over the past three seasons, splitting time between its first and second divisions. He saw sporadic time as the fourth-youngest player to suit up in the Spanish League, though he showed potential when given the chance to log significant minutes. González was considered a possible first-round pick this year, with his defensive versatility and ability to make impact plays. He hasn't yet developed a consistent 3-point shot, converting 28.4% on 1.3 attempts per game this season, but excels in every other offensive area. The 6-foot-7 standout has represented Spain on several occasions at the junior level, most recently at the 2024 FIBA U18 EuroBasket. He debuted with the senior team in February, averaging 10 points and 4.5 rebounds in two appearances during the FIBA EuroBasket 2025 qualifiers. González said Tuesday that he hopes to play with the Celtics in the NBA Summer League, although the team may ultimately decide whether he will participate. They begin their stint on July 11 against the Memphis Grizzlies (4 p.m. EDT, NBA TV).
Yahoo
16-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Caitlin Clark's Former Fever Teammate Temporarily Leaves WNBA Mid-Season
Caitlin Clark's Former Fever Teammate Temporarily Leaves WNBA Mid-Season originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Indiana Fever are still figuring out their new roster after an eventful offseason. The team made some big moves to surround Caitlin Clark with the best possible team in her sophomore year, and the new-look squad remains a work in progress. Advertisement One of the players who left Indiana over the offseason was center Temi Fagbenle, who the Golden State Valkyries selected as the fifth overall pick in the 2025 Expansion Draft. Fagbenle has been a force for the Valkyries in their debut season, with the 6-foot-4 center averaging 10.3 points (on 54.3% shooting), 6.1 rebounds and 1.5 steals as the squad's starting center. Golden State, however, announced on Sunday that Fagbenle will be leaving the team to attend to her international duties with the Great Britain women's basketball squad. "Temi Fágbénlé will temporarily step away from the Golden State Valkyries to represent the Great Britain National Team at FIBA EuroBasket 2025," the team posted on X. As the post indicates, Great Britain's EuroBasket campaign will start on June 19 against Spain. They have two more games in Group D against Sweden and host Germany on June 20 and 22, respectively. Advertisement Fagbenle's time away from the Valkyries will be determined by Great Britain's performance in the tournament. If they make it all the way to the final on June 29, then the veteran will miss a total of six games for Golden State. Golden State Valkyries center Temi Fagbenle during her team's preseason game against the Phoenix J. Rebilas-Imagn Images One of the games Fagbenle will miss for certain is Thursday's clash against her former team. The Valkyries host Clark and the Fever at Chase Center, but Fagbenle will miss out on a reunion with her ex-teammates. Related: Aliyah Boston Responds to Caitlin Clark's Honest Confession Related: WNBA Makes Caitlin Clark Announcement After Fever's Win Against Liberty Related: Caitlin Clark's Former Indiana Fever Teammate Makes WNBA History This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 16, 2025, where it first appeared.
Hindustan Times
13-06-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Storm make first visit to short-handed Valkyries
The Golden State Valkyries are expected to be without three key players when they host the Seattle Storm on Saturday night in the continuation of the Commissioner's Cup in San Francisco. Among those expected to be away from the team at FIBA EuroBasket 2025 for potentially more than two weeks is Janelle Salaun of France. Salaun contributed 21 points for Golden State in an 89-81 overtime road victory over the Los Angeles Sparks on Monday. The win improved the Valkyries' record in Commissioner's Cup play to 2-2 with two games remaining in conference play. Julie Vanloo, who made her second start against the Sparks, will play for Belgium in the EuroBasket tournament, while Cecilia Zandalasini, who had 18 points in the Valkyries' most recent home game a 95-68 thrashing of the Las Vegas Aces will represent Italy. FIBA EuroBasket 2025, critical for European national teams attempting to qualify for the 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup, concludes June 29. "We have a plan. You have to be ready," said Valkyries coach Natalie Nakase, whose team added veteran free agent Aerial Powers to fill one of the roster vacancies. "Obviously we want them to go with their heart. We're supporting if they want to go to Eurobasket; we're supporting if they want to stay." The Valkyries' roster also includes England native Temi Fagbenle and Carla Leite of France. Leite is expected to remain with Golden State, while Fagbenle is on England's roster, but neither she nor the Valkyries have announced her intentions. The Storm seem to have survived the exporting of WNBA talent, with Gabby Williams and Dominique Malonga, a pair of French standouts, electing to stay with the club. Seattle gained the upper hand in the Western Conference standings of the Commissioner's Cup at 3-1 with a 94-84 home win over the previously unbeaten Minnesota Lynx on Wednesday. The win was the third in a row for Seattle . The Storm and Lynx currently are tied for the West's top spot in the Cup standings, with Seattle owning the tiebreaker edge. Each team has two games remaining, with the conference's top club earning a spot in the Cup finals on July 1. Seattle's visit to San Francisco will be its first in the Valkyries' inaugural season. It serves as a homecoming of sorts for former Stanford star Nneka Ogwumike, who had a 21-point, 10-rebound double-double in the win over Minnesota. The 14-year WNBA veteran, a Texas native, recognizes her decision to attend Stanford was life changing. "I'm from Houston, so I'm Southern, I'm officially a West Coast girl," Ogwumike said. "I've been in the Bay , I've been in L.A. , and now I'm in the PNW . The West Coast just feels good for me." Field Level Media
The 42
24-04-2025
- Sport
- The 42
Mark Keenan to step down as Ireland men's basketball head coach
MARK KEENAN IS stepping down as the Ireland men's basketball head coach after six years in the role. Keenan said: 'I've thoroughly enjoyed my time as Ireland head coach, it's been a great honour to lead my national team. It's now time to pass on the torch to the next head coach to build on what we've achieved over the last six years.' Keenan was appointed in 2019 and led Ireland to trophy success, winning the 2021 FIBA European Championship for Small Countries. That tournament victory helped send Ireland into the FIBA EuroBasket 2025 pre-qualifiers, where the team claimed home and away victories over both Cyprus and Luxembourg. Advertisement Keenan subsequently led the side into the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 pre-qualifiers – the first time an Irish side has competed at World Cup level. The team came close to advancing to the next round, having achieved three wins, twice against Azerbaijan and a home victory against Kosovo. Keenan stated: 'There have been so many highs, including winning the 2021 FIBA European Championship for Small Countries in Dublin. Leading our return to FIBA EuroBasket Pre-Qualifiers was a big task, but one I and the rest of my coaching staff relished, picking up four wins over Cyprus and Luxembourg, who were both ranked higher than us.' He added: 'Our two home wins last November during the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Pre-Qualifiers and the atmosphere at those games will also live long in the memory and we came so close to advancing to the next stage of qualifying, with three wins overall.' The decision follows a meeting between Keenan, Basketball Ireland CEO John Feehan and Deirdre Brennan, chair of the Elite Performance Committee, where all parties 'agreed it was time for a change,' according to a statement from Basketball Ireland. Brennan praised Keenan's contribution to Irish basketball. She said: 'Mark has left a legacy with Irish basketball and on behalf of the EPC I'd like to thank him for his outstanding service as head coach of the Irish senior men's team over the last six years, giving us so many wonderful moments.' Feehan said: 'Mark Keenan has given so much to Irish international basketball. As a player he won the FIBA Promotions Cup in 1994 and then 25 years later he was head coach as the team lifted the FIBA European Championship for Small Countries, a remarkable feat.'
