LOS ANGELES, July 30 -- The flight is booked. The whole Los Angeles Lakers roster is heading to Ljubljana next month, guests of a 26-year-old born in Novo Mesto who now runs the franchise.

Luka Doncic is hosting a four-day minicamp in Slovenia in August, ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season, according to ESPN's Dave McMenamin as reported by Bleacher Report. The itinerary includes workouts, a round of golf, and what McMenamin described as "Ljubljana tourism and bonding ahead of training camp." The trip is voluntary. The entire roster is expected to attend.

What it represents is considerably larger than the schedule. Three weeks ago, LeBron James signed a two-year contract with the Philadelphia 76ers, ending an eight-year chapter in Los Angele...