Rumor: Lakers’ Luka Dončić May Have Lost Over 30 Pounds

August 7, 2025

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NBA superstar Luka Dončić of the Los Angeles Lakers may have lost over 30 pounds.

Dončić lost weight this offseason by going on a gluten-free, low-sugar diet, according to Men’s Health. He has also gone on an intermittent fasting plan designed to limit inflammation and help his body recover better.

Slovenian media says Luka lost 14 kg (31 lbs) in comparison to a year ago pic.twitter.com/tBVXXf3etW

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The Lakers signed Dončić to a three-year, $165 million extension last weekend. Dončić recruited Deandre Ayton and Marcus Smart to Los Angeles this offseason.

A five-time All-Star, Dončić appeared in 28 games with the Lakers last season after the Dallas Mavericks traded him. He averaged 28.2 points, 8.1 rebounds and 7.5 assists while shooting 43.8% from the field, 37.9% from beyond the arc and 79.1% from the free-throw line.

Dončić put up 30.2 points, 7.0 rebounds and 5.8 assists per game in the Lakers-Minnesota Timberwolves series. Minnesota beat Los Angeles in the first round of the 2025 playoffs in five games.

A future Hall of Famer, 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.

With Dončić in elite shape now, the Lakers are expected to compete for the championship next season. Head coach JJ Redick will start Dončić, Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura, LeBron James and Ayton in 2025-26.

Dončić’s manager, Lara Beth Seager, told Dan Woike of The Athletic that Luka has “moved on” from the Mavericks trading him to the Lakers. Dončić was devastated when Dallas traded him because he wanted to spend his entire career with the Mavericks.

However, Dončić no longer carries any baggage from his exit.

“He’s moved on,” Seager said about Dončić. “I think it was always known that, when Luka was traded here, it’s, ‘He’s here now.’ He wants to win where he is, and it’s important that he wins and that we’re working together with the team so we’re not waiting. His mindset has never been to hop around. His mindset is to win championships.”