LeBron James Sends Message to Lakers Teammate Luka Doncic
Luka Doncic is putting on a show this summer. The Los Angeles Lakers star is carrying Slovenia through EuroBasket with the kind of brilliance that has the rest of the NBA watching closely. And even though he’s thousands of miles away, LeBron James is watching too.
LeBron showed love to his new teammate after Doncic dropped another monster performance against Italy. He shared his support in an Instagram story that immediately got fans buzzing. The LeBron-Luka pairing is only in year one. But it already feels like something bigger is brewing.
Lakers Star Takes Over EuroBasket
On Sunday, Doncic lit up Italy for 42 points and 10 rebounds in an 84–77 Slovenia win. It was his sixth outing of the tournament. He’s averaging 34 points, 7.2 assists, and 3.2 steals while shooting 46 percent from the field.
The outside shot hasn’t quite fallen—just 32 percent from deep on nearly six attempts a game. Still, he’s leading EuroBasket in scoring, playing with a confidence that suggests an MVP season is on the horizon.
This isn’t just about international reps. It’s about sharpening his game ahead of the Lakers’ season. And Doncic looks locked in.
A Shocking Trade Still Rippling Through the NBA
It wasn’t long ago that Doncic was the face of the Dallas Mavericks. Then came the blockbuster deal. One of the most stunning trades in league history sent Doncic to Los Angeles at last season’s deadline.
In 28 regular-season games with the Lakers, Doncic averaged 28.6 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 7.5 assists in 35 minutes. He shot 44 percent from the field and 38 percent from three. He was everything the Lakers hoped for—an immediate superstar presence next to LeBron.
But the season ended in disappointment. A first-round exit. A pairing that was still finding its way.
The Future of LeBron and Luka
Now comes the full season. LeBron is on a player option. The clock is ticking. This might be the only year the Lakers get with this duo at full strength.
That’s why this summer matters. LeBron’s support from afar is more than just a repost. It’s a signal. He sees Doncic’s dominance. He knows the chemistry is building. And he knows their window might be shorter than anyone realizes.
Training camp begins later this month. That’s when the Instagram stories and summer highlights turn into reality. LeBron and Luka. Side by side. A pairing that could change the course of Lakers history. Or end up as one of the league’s greatest what ifs.
KYLER GORDON ADDED TO INJURY REPORT AHEAD OF WEEK 1 AGAINST VIKINGS!
The Chicago Bears enter the 2025 season with huge expectations. Chicago was hailed the offseason's most improved team after hiring Ben Johnson and overhauling the roster. Unfortunately, the Bears just got some bad injury news ahead of their season opener.
Bears CB Kyler Gordon was added to the injury report on Sunday with a hamstring injury, per NFL insider Jordan Schultz.
Gordon is questionable to play in Chicago's season opener against Minnesota on Monday Night Football.
Gordon enters the 2025 season as the Bears' starting nickel cornerback, an incredibly important position in the modern NFL.
He has been a mainstay for the Bears ever since joining the team in 2022.
This is just another blow to a Bears secondary that is already banged up.
Pro Bowl cornerback Jaylon Johnson has been battling a groin all the way through training camp. Johnson is questionable on the injury report, but his status is still a mystery headed into Week 1.
Not to mention that Terell Smith is already on IR and Zah Frazier has already been ruled out.
The Bears could also be without star linebacker T.J. Edwards, who is doubtful with a hamstring injury. Chicago's defense looks like a unit that is already in midseason form because of their injuries.
All of these injuries should put more pressure on Tyrique Stevenson, Kevin Byard III, and Jaquan Brisker. They will have the tough task of covering up superstar Justin Jefferson and the rest of Minnesota's pass catchers.
If Gordon does miss Monday Night Football, backup Nick McCloud will likely replace him in the slot.
Details emerge on Howie Roseman and Philadelpia Eagles' failed but bold trade offer with Dallas Cowboys
Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman made an aggressive attempt to acquire Dallas Cowboys star edge rusher Micah Parsons last week, but came up empty.
According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Cowboys quickly shut down the idea, with owner Jerry Jones showing zero interest in sending one of the league’s best defensive players to a division rival.
Over the weekend, new details surfaced revealing what Roseman is believed to have offered in the proposed deal for Parsons.
“The team that actually threw in the biggest offer was the Philadelphia Eagles for two 1’s, a 3 and a 5, amongst other things,” NFL insider Jay Glazer said on Sunday’s NFL on Fox. “Obviously didn’t want to trade them in the division, but the Green Bay Packers, they chimed in early, they kept with it, and Kenny Clark is what made the difference for Dallas.”
To be clear, Philly was going to send at least two first-round picks, a third-round pick, a fifth-round pick, and more to Dallas for Parsons.
Sure, Parsons is undeniably one of the best, but Roseman was offering far too much. In the end, it seems the Eagles came out on top.
Meanwhile, the Packers gave up two first-round picks and defensive tackle Kenny Clark for Parsons. They also signed Parsons to a four-year, $188 million extension, making him the richest non-quarterback in NFL history.
Micah Parsons Wanted to Land With His Hometown Team
In addition to what the Eagles were willing to give up, The Athletic's Diana Russini reported Parsons' preferred destination -- and it was his hometown team.
Here's what Russini wrote in here latest insider column:
"As the relationship deteriorated, Parsons had two teams on his mind: the Packers and the Eagles.
"Green Bay appealed for its small-town feel, a reminder of his Penn State days in State College. Philadelphia was the other obvious fit, because it’s close to his Harrisburg home. But Dallas wasn’t about to keep him inside the NFC East, even for a better offer (the Eagles have tons of draft ammunition).
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Parsons playing for his hometown team would have made for a happy homecoming; instead, Philly saves a ton of draft capital.
