This article discusses the current situation of the Lithuanian national basketball team as President Mindaugas Balčiūnas of the Lithuanian Basketball Association reveals that their budget for this year will exceed previous years, aiming for €7 million compared to €6.5 million in 2025. He indicated that only €2.5 million of the past expenses were from state funds, suggesting growing financial independence for the association. This highlights the association's commitment to investing more in its teams and programs.

Balčiūnas also addressed pressing concerns about the absence of players like Tomas Dimša and Lukas Lekavičius from the national team roster. It was clarified that the players communicated their unavailability due to injuries and expressed a desire to focus on rehabilitation rather than join the team currently. This situation raises questions about team preparation ahead of competitions and the challenges of fielding a competitive lineup with players affected by injuries.

Additionally, the article mentions a recent injury to player Arnas Velička during the King Mindaugas Cup, which complicates the team’s situation further. Balčiūnas refrains from expressing discontent but underscores the reality that they must move forward with the available talent, emphasizing adaptability in the face of these challenges.