Meanwhile, the Lakers have maintained regular communication with Dončić, who is spending his summer in Europe with his representatives, as talks and plans continue to shape the upcoming season.
From the Pacific Division, several other updates stand out:
– Sacramento Kings: Alex Karaban, the No. 29 overall draft pick, will be sidelined for at least a week due to a right ankle sprain. An MRI followed a sprain suffered during a Thursday practice, and he will be reevaluated after the first week.
– Golden State Warriors: Yaxel Lendeborg, a lottery pick from Michigan, impressed in his California Classic debut. In 22 minutes, he scored 19 points on six-for-six shooting, including four three-pointers. He led the team in rebounds (five) and assists (six), adding a block and a steal. Lendeborg noted that he graded his performance as “probably like a B” and acknowledged the need to improve defensive rotations as he continues to adjust.
– Los Angeles Lakers: Cameron Carr, the team’s first-round selection, delivered a solid debut with 19 points on 7-for-15 shooting. He described the moment as exciting and a blessing, emphasizing the opportunity to learn the Lakers’ system and how the team plays together.
– Sacramento Kings: Two-way contracts for Adam Flagler and Jonathan Mogbo cover two seasons each, as reported by Spotrac. Flagler previously played 39 games for the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2023–25, while Mogbo appeared in 40 games for the Toronto Raptors last season before becoming a free agent after the option was declined.
These developments reflect a busy offseason across the Pacific Division, with teams balancing player development, roster flexibility, and immediate impact as they prepare for the upcoming campaign.
