Source: Los Angeles Lakers’ Luka Dončić Has Lost 30 Pounds Since Last Summer

NBA superstar Luka Dončić of the Los Angeles Lakers has lost 30 pounds since last summer, a league source told DallasHoopsJournal.com.

Dončić was listed at 230 pounds with the Dallas Mavericks and Lakers last season. He’s at 200 pounds right now, the source said.

The Mavericks traded Dončić because general manager Nico Harrison had issues with the five-time All-Star’s weight, diet, work ethic and conditioning. Dončić dealt with a serious calf injury last season, preventing him from getting into the elite shape he’s in right now.

One of the top players in the NBA, Dončić played in 28 games with the Lakers last season after the Mavericks traded him in February. The talented point-forward averaged 28.2 points, 8.1 rebounds and 7.5 assists with the purple and gold.

Los Angeles lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the 2025 postseason, but Dončić played good offensively, averaging 30.2 points, 7.0 rebounds and 5.8 assists.

Dončić, 26, signed a three-year, $165 million extension with the Lakers on August 2. He recruited Deandre Ayton and Marcus Smart to Los Angeles this offseason.

“I’m really grateful to the Lakers organization, my teammates and the fans for welcoming me and my family with so much support and kindness since day one,” Dončić said after signing his extension. “This is an amazing organization, and I truly believe in what we’re building together.

“I’m going to keep working as hard as I can to bring another championship to Los Angeles and to make Laker Nation proud. This is just the beginning. I’m excited for what’s ahead and to keep building something special with this team.”

Dončić enters next season with career averages of 28.6 points, 8.6 rebounds and 8.2 assists with the Mavericks and Lakers. He’s third in NBA history in points per game, trailing only NBA legends Michael Jordan (30.12) and Wilt Chamberlain (30.07).

Lakers second-year head coach JJ Redick is expected to start Luka Dončić, Austin Reaves, Rui Hachiumura, LeBron James and Deandre Ayton next season.