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Lakers players participate in bike race during Slovenia trip

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 6:51 AM

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Lakers players participate in bike race during Slovenia trip

Summary

During their offseason trip to Slovenia, Los Angeles Lakers players Dalton Knecht, Jarred Vanderbilt, Adou Thiero, and new signing Collin Sexton engaged in a competitive bike race in Ljubljana. The race highlighted the team's developing chemistry following LeBron James' departure. Knecht appeared to take an early lead while Sexton lagged behind. The Lakers added nine new players to their roster this offseason, and bonding activities like this trip are crucial for team dynamics as they prepare for the upcoming season.

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By the Numbers

•Lakers players raced bikes in Ljubljana, Slovenia.
•Dalton Knecht, Jarred Vanderbilt, Adou Thiero, and Collin Sexton participated.
•LeBron James left the team in free agency.
•The Lakers added nine new players this offseason.
•Team bonding is key as they prepare for the 2026 season.

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6:51 AMYahoo Sports — Lakers news: Players turn Slovenia trip into unexpected bike race

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The Los Angeles Lakers’ trip to Slovenia this offseason shows that the team has become Luka Doncic’s to lead primarily in the aftermath of LeBron James’ departure in free agency. And it looks like the Lakers are enjoying their time in Ljubljana, the capital city of Slovenia. In fact, on Sunday, Dalton Knecht, Jarred Vanderbilt, and Adou Thiero had […] The post Lakers news: Players turn Slovenia trip into unexpected bike race appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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