Lighter Doncic opens preseason with 21 in Sacramento half

Redick says he ran sprints all summer

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 59m1 min read

Luka Doncic, looking lighter, scored an easy 21 points in 16 first half preseason minutes in Sacramento tonight. JJ Red Via @anthonyVslater on X

What happened: Doncic played 16 first-half minutes in Sacramento and scored 21 points. JJ Redick said the summer work included actual running and sprints, with Doncic reporting to camp in fantastic shape.

Why it matters: Preseason conditioning sets the baseline for workload entering the 2026-27 season. Early form builds on the honesty Doncic cited with Redick entering their third season together.

By the numbers: 21 points in 16 first-half minutes.

What to watch: Watch his minutes and workload in the next preseason outing.

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@anthonyVslater 2026-10-06T05:44:22.633219+00:00

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