Long before LeBron James bid farewell to the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason, the transition of power within the franchise began. Luka Doni, whom the Lakers famously traded for in February 2025, became their crown jewel.But James remained at the heart of JJ Redicks squad that season and this past season. James and Doni co-existed remarkably well, each respecting the others game while forming an entertaining three-headed attack with Austin Reaves.Even though the Lakers have been planning their future around Doni for a good bit of time now, it wasnt until James officially closed the door on his chapter in L.A. that Doni stood alone in the spotlight. Hes the undisputed face of the franchise, and hes reportedly embracing a leadership role thats seemingly heightened in the absence of James, a four-time NBA champion and four-time league MVP. In fact, according to ESPNs Dave McMenamin, Doni is hosting the entire Lakers roster in Slovenia for a four-day minicamp in August. The trip will feature workouts, golf, bonding and touring Ljubljana, the capital city, McMenamin reported on Wednesday.Luka Doncic is hosting the entire Los Angeles Lakers roster in Slovenia for a four-day minicamp in August, a source close to the Lakers told ESPN. The itinerary will include workouts, golf and some Ljubljana tourism and bonding ahead of training camp. Dave McMenamin (@mcten) July 29, 2026Doni, a six-time All-NBA first teamer, is preparing for a pivotal season in his already prolific career. He played his way into the MVP conversation last season before a Grade 2 left hamstring strain effectively ended his campaign prematurely. He experienced that setback in early April and didnt make it back for the Lakers postseason run, which came to a screeching halt against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference semifinals.When he was healthy, he sparkled. No one in the league averaged more points (33.5) than Doni during the 2025-26 season.Doni is reportedly excited about L.A. bringing back Reaves and acquiring former Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler. Retaining Reaves and securing a top-tier rim-protecting center were both on Donis offseason wish list, according to a July report from The Athletic's Dan Woike.Doni will reportedly get a chance to connect with Kessler and the Lakers other newcomers, in addition to strengthening his relationships with the teams returners, in his home country next month ahead of training camp.