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It’s never too early for mock draft’s and ESPN has released their latest one, it shows Luka Doncic going number one overall to the Phoenix Suns. The Suns currently have the worst record in the NBA, but just by a slim margin as the Nets, Magic, Hawks, Grizzlies, Kings and Mavericks are all within a […]

Goran Dragic is going to be playing in his first All-Star game this weekend, after being an injury replacement for Kevin Love who is recovering from a broken hand. Leading into the game he did an interview with Mike Schmitz of ESPN about how he is helping mentor one of Europe’s biggest stars, Luka Doncic. […]

When it comes to the upcoming NBA Draft, not many teams may know about Luka Doncic as much as other players on draft boards. But that’s because Doncic is an international player. While being Slovenian, Doncic plays for Real Madrid in Spain. Doncic is thought to be one of the most underrated prospects in the […]

Since having a breakout year in the Spanish League last season, Luka Doncic has continued to receive a lot of attention from basketball fans around the world. That especially holds true for scouts who cannot wait for him to take his talents to the U.S. and has also been projected to be one of the […]

Luka Doncic is one of the big prizes that lottery-bound teams will be hoping to land this summer. The 19-year-old Slovenian is the consensus best NBA prospect in Europe at the moment and has the potential to go as high as No. 1 overall in the upcoming draft. But in a recent interview with international […]

With this year’s rookie class officially settled into the 2017-18 NBA season, the debate regarding next year’s top pick has already begun. Although the recent season-ending injury to Missouri freshman Michael Porter Jr. may have already narrowed down the list of names, next year’s class will still likely feature a bevy of young stars at […]

Luka Doncic’s star had never burned as bright as it did during this summer’s EuroBasket tournament, leading a dark horse Slovenia to its first ever European championship along with Miami Heat floor general Goran Dragic, and former NBAer Anthony Randolph. The 18-year-old forward is slated to be a lottery pick this upcoming NBA Draft, and […]

The Chicago Bulls have started the season like many expected. They are 1-4 through five games, which is second from the bottom in the East, and will likely be in the running for a top pick in next year’s draft. In preparation for that likelihood, general manager Gar Forman will be making a trip to […]

18-year-old Luka Doncic already has a lot of fans among NBA circles, particularly among the league’s European players. Fellow Slovenian Goran Dragic has raved about his countryman, while Kristaps Porzingis thinks the teenage sensation should be the next No. 1 pick. Count Spanish legend Pau Gasol in that growing list of Doncic’s admirers as well. […]

Kristaps Porzingis was impressed with what he witnessed this summer. After making countless plays for his national team during EuroBasket competition, the 7-foot-3 giant finally fell to eventual champion Slovenia and their 18-year-old prodigy Luka Doncic — a player he feels can go No. 1 in the 2018 NBA Draft. “What he’s doing at 18, […]

Luka Doncic is likely to become a top pick in the 2018 NBA draft if he declares. However, his current club, Spanish giants Real Madrid, understandably won’t be so eager to let their rising superstar go. According to TalkBasket.net, Real Madrid president Florentino will try to keep hold of the 18-year-old Slovenian a little longer […]

Only at 18 years old, but already with a wealth of experience playing professionally in Europe, the hype around Luka Doncic is rapidly growing. With his solid performances in the recently-concluded EuroBasket tournament, he has left NBA scouts intrigued even more by the prospect of his addition to their teams next year, as many believe […]

Luka Doncic’s international showcase during this year’s EuroBasket tournament has proved to be much more than any McDonald’s All-American or NCAA Tournament can prove to NBA scouts. The 18-year-old Slovenian prodigy had a torrid nine games, leading his home country to the first title in international competition, battling to an undefeated 9-0 record after taking […]

Only minutes after being crowned European champions for the first time in team history, the core of the Slovenian national team relished a special moment and soaked in the experience after finishing off an undefeated run with a convincing 93-85 win over Serbia on Sunday’s EuroBasket final. Luka Doncic, an 18-year-old prospect soon to take […]

Luke Doncic’s introduction to the world of international basketball was bigger than any bang an 18-year-old has made at the highest level of competition. A 6-foot-6 guard/forward with incredibly well-rounded talent, Doncic impressed during the first eight games of EuroBasket 2017, leading his national team of Slovenia to their first final in any competition, ultimately […]

It may still be at least a full year before young Slovenian prospect Luka Doncic plays in the NBA, but his performance during the recently concluded EuroBasket tournament has left scouts even more intrigued of what he can bring to an NBA team. The efficient perimeter shooting, handles, ability to attack the basket, and unbelievable […]

While the majority of NBA players are still enjoying the final days of their well-earned rest, their European counterparts have been active on another competitive front over the past two weeks. Despite the withdrawals of a worrying number of NBA players (31 to be precise), this year’s edition of Eurobasket featured some amazing games and […]

Slovenia, ranked 12th in FIBA rankings, didn’t have enough with taking down one of the tournament favorites in France during group play, but also stormed past European giant Spain 92-72 on Thursday during the EuroBasket semifinals. Luka Doncic, an 18-year-old prodigy, totaled 11 points, 12 rebounds, and eight assists in a 35-minute near-triple-double effort to pace […]

Luka Doncic has been a dark horse candidate not only to take part in the lottery of next year’s NBA Draft, but now also to challenge for the top spot in the much anticipated, talent-infused coalition of young talent. While the likes of Michael Porter Jr. and Marvin Bagley III are certainly dynamic candidates that […]

Luka Doncic may be just an 18-year-old kid whom his roommate Goran Dragic says still watches cartoons and Friends, but according to Sportando, the Miami Heat star believes that even at a young age his fellow Slovenian is a star. Goran Dragic: Doncic? He's a star, still a kid. I can say he still watches […]

Outside of seeing their two young players, Kristaps Porzingis and Mindaugas Kuzminskas, performing well and staying in shape in the ongoing EuroBasket tournament, the New York Knicks also get to watch some other prospects that may be available in next year’s draft. That is exactly the case when Porzingis and Latvia play in the quarterfinals […]

One of the most exciting prospects coming out of Europe next year is certainly Luka Doncic. The Slovenian guard has superstar potential, and people are catching on. While the hype has grown substantially in Europe, analysts all around USA are paying more attention to Doncic. While he has not played a ton for Real Madrid […]