Only 3 teams are left standing now, and the chaos is already brewing away from the game. Shams Charania is predicting this to be the craziest ever off season as the second apron forces teams to rethink contracts. But for the Lakers, that chaos looks a little different. While the franchise scrambles to find the right piece to fit alongside their star duo of LeBron James and Luka Doncic, one of them is taking time off to heal from injury, and another is caught in the midst of a rumor mill.
So, the latest rumor to hit the NBA hasn’t been one of a player trade. But to be honest, it won’t if it involves Luka. He has already had enough of it this season. Instead, his name makes the headlines next to that of Sydney Sweeney. Yep – social media threads are filled to the brim with the Slovenian Don kicking back with the Euphoria star in the off-season. But how true is it? Are the rumors baseless?
Well, Sydney recently confirmed her breakup with longtime fiancé Jonathan Davino. Why? Too much burden- she couldn’t be the Syd we all adore on our television screens. But… the actress reveals she is loving the single life. “I’m learning a lot about myself, spending more time with my friends. And I’m loving it… I don’t date actors or musicians… I can just be normal Syd that way,” she said to NewsX. So it’s clear she isn’t seeing anyone in her dating scene just yet.
The rumors all trace back to social media, with a few claiming TMZ was informed so via sources. However, the outlet itself doesn’t seem to have bothered reporting on the matter. Plus, Anamaria Goltes hasn’t sounded any alarms.
REPORT: Actor Sydney Sweeney and Lakers star Luka Doncic have been “quietly hanging out” this summer, per multiple sources.#LakeShow pic.twitter.com/GPhQnSjJ4D
— (@FearedLaker) May 30, 2025
The long-time fiancé and someone who has known Luka since they were kids, still happily pins their engagement photo and the adorable snap of their daughter at the top of her Instagram feed. So, is Luka hanging out with the Hollywood heartthrob? With no credible evidence, the answer is a fat no.
The Lakers star may not be getting back on the NBA hardwood for a while, but he sure has enough to keep him occupied. Both back at home and in LA with the Lakers.
Luka Doncic has a packed off-season
As of now, the only thing Doncic has on his mind is the EuroBasket. The competition will take place from 27th August-14th September, and ESPN’s Dave McMenamin says he’s bound to represent Slovenia. “He will spend the summer playing for the Slovenian men’s national basketball team at EuroBasket, sources said. He’ll be accompanied by members of his ‘body team’ — Slovenian national team strength coach Anže Maček and physiotherapist Javier Barrio Calvo — throughout the offseason.”
But back in LA, there are a few questions to be answered.
Luka’s current $215 million five-year deal runs out after the 2026-27 season. What’s next is an even bigger mouth-watering deal, worth a four-year $229 million extension. He could sign it this summer and opt for immediate long-term security.
But there have been questions about his health and fitness all year. That was until his new pictures came out-, with the Don looking like he’s in town for business. He looks leaner, tougher, and ready to take on the NBA already. JJ Redick said that the 17-time champions need to get in shape for the elusive 18th run? Right on track. So Luka Doncic‘s still prioritizing his career and family, and Sydney Sweeney, her single life. Safe to say the two remain strangers.
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