Can Luka Dončić follow the Lakers’ standard set by Kobe Bryant and LeBron James?
1 month, 1 week ago

Can Luka Dončić follow the Lakers’ standard set by Kobe Bryant and LeBron James?

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Mavericks vs Lakers. LOS ANGELES — Luka Dončić’s Los Angeles Lakers debut, through no fault of his own, was virtually meaningless. 77 jerseys that were everywhere at Crytpo.com Arena to the Serbian music that was blaring before the game and the symbolic significance of Dončić being introduced last, and after LeBron James, in pregame introductions — and the 132-113 rout of Utah taught us almost nothing about how he’ll fit in Lakers Land. The legendary Lakers coach always believed that players didn’t truly mature until they were in their late 20s, meaning there was still time to develop the right approach when a player is of Dončić’s age. Don’t fit in, fit the f— out.” -LeBron to Luka 🗣️ pic.twitter.com/qj8Tbk8M8R — SportsCenter February 11, 2025 Dončić, who has shared his admiration for James for quite some time now, reflected on the moment afterward.

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Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves join LeBron James on the sideline with injuries when Lakers host Bucks
3 days, 2 hours ago

Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves join LeBron James on the sideline with injuries when Lakers host Bucks

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves are sitting out with sprained right ankles when the Lakers host the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday night in Los Angeles’ sixth game in eight days. The Lakers announced the decision to rest Doncic and Reaves alongside fellow injured starters LeBron James and Rui Hachimura about six hours before tipoff against the Bucks. …

Luka Doncic scores 31 after a big 1st quarter, and the Lakers rout the depleted Nuggets 120-108
3 days, 17 hours ago

Luka Doncic scores 31 after a big 1st quarter, and the Lakers rout the depleted Nuggets 120-108

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Luka Doncic had 31 points, nine rebounds and seven assists in just three quarters of work, and the Los Angeles Lakers routed the Denver Nuggets 120-108 on Wednesday night in a matchup of injury-depleted Western Conference contenders. Austin Reaves had 22 points and eight assists for the Lakers, who have won nine consecutive home games and three …

Luka Doncic helps Lakers win against Jokic-less Nuggets in Los Angeles
3 days, 22 hours ago

Luka Doncic helps Lakers win against Jokic-less Nuggets in Los Angeles

Al Jazeera  

Luka Doncic scored 21 of his 31 points in the first quarter, Austin Reaves added 22, and the Los Angeles Lakers turned a fast start into a 120-108 home victory over the short-handed Denver Nuggets. Dorian Finney-Smith scored 14 points, and Gabe Vincent and Dalton Knecht each added 12 as the Lakers earned their third straight win and ninth consecutive …

How to watch Suns at Lakers: Luka Dončić faces Kevin Durant in Los Angeles
1 week ago

How to watch Suns at Lakers: Luka Dončić faces Kevin Durant in Los Angeles

New York Times  

The Los Angeles Lakers have hit a lull in the absence of LeBron James and Rui Hachimura. If nothing else, the stars are out on Sunday afternoon, with Luka Dončić, Kevin Durant and Devin Booker sharing a floor in LA. How to watch Phoenix Suns at Los Angeles Lakers Venue: Crypto.com Arena — Los Angeles Crypto.com Arena — Los Angeles …

Plucky Lakers nearly beat Nuggets despite Luka Doncic, LeBron James among LA’s sidelined starters
1 week, 1 day ago

Plucky Lakers nearly beat Nuggets despite Luka Doncic, LeBron James among LA’s sidelined starters

Associated Press  

DENVER — Luka Doncic sat out the Los Angeles Lakers’ 131-126 loss at Denver on Friday night, cheering on his scrappy, short-handed teammates who nearly pulled off a shocker without four starters. Doncic joined LeBron James on the Lakers’ lengthy list of unavailable players after scoring 45 points a night earlier in a loss at Milwaukee. “I’m proud of the …

Luka Doncic’s 45 points can’t save Lakers from third straight loss, but hope lies ahead
1 week, 3 days ago

Luka Doncic’s 45 points can’t save Lakers from third straight loss, but hope lies ahead

LA Times  

When the Lakers were playing their best basketball in February, they were fueled by the energizing power of belief, the knowledge that they could win on any night. You gotta do both,” coach JJ Redick said after the Lakers’ 126-106 loss, their third in a row. You just gotta figure it out.” Even with Luka Doncic scoring 45 points, his …

LeBron James still being evaluated for severity of groin injury, Doncic plays in Lakers vs Nets
1 week, 5 days ago

LeBron James still being evaluated for severity of groin injury, Doncic plays in Lakers vs Nets

The Hindu  

LeBron James is still being evaluated to determine the severity of his groin injury, Lakers coach JJ Redick said Monday. James strained his left groin in the fourth quarter of the Lakers’ 111-101 loss at Boston on Saturday. James said afterward he was not too concerned it would be a long absence, believing it is not as serious as the …

LeBron James has ‘not much concern’ after exiting loss to Celtics with late groin injury
2 weeks ago

LeBron James has ‘not much concern’ after exiting loss to Celtics with late groin injury

Associated Press  

BOSTON — LeBron James didn’t sound overly concerned after straining his groin in the waning minutes of Los Angeles’ 111-101 loss to Boston on Saturday night. He missed the next 17 games and the injury bothered him for most of the remainder of the season “I’ve been there before and I know what type of injury we’re dealing with.,” James …

Saturday Sports: Lakers-Celtics rivalry returns, Lebron James makes history
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Saturday Sports: Lakers-Celtics rivalry returns, Lebron James makes history

NPR  

Saturday Sports: Lakers-Celtics rivalry returns, Lebron James makes history NPR's Scott Simon talks to Howard Bryant of Meadowlark Media about the reignited rivalry between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics and Lebron James' record-breaking week. If you love watching basketball - I know people love to complain about how the game is played, with too many three-pointers, and …

Doncic and James propel Lakers to 113-109 overtime victory over Knicks for 8th straight win
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Doncic and James propel Lakers to 113-109 overtime victory over Knicks for 8th straight win

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Luka Doncic scored 32 points, LeBron James added 31 and the Los Angeles Lakers extended their winning streak to eight games by overcoming a double-digit deficit in the fourth quarter and defeating the New York Knicks 113-109 in overtime Thursday night. James scored the Lakers’ final four points, all at the foul line, and finished with 12 …

Luka Dončić and LeBron James lead LA Lakers to thrilling OT win over New York Knicks, extend win streak
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Luka Dončić and LeBron James lead LA Lakers to thrilling OT win over New York Knicks, extend win streak

CNN  

CNN — Hours after the last time the Los Angeles Lakers and New York Knicks met, one of the most shocking trades in NBA history went down as LA acquired superstar Luka Dončić in a three-team deal that shook the league. On Thursday, the two teams faced each other again, this time at Crypto.com Arena in the City of Angels …

Luka Doncic shines as Lakers defeat Knicks in OT – 8th consecutive victory
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Luka Doncic shines as Lakers defeat Knicks in OT – 8th consecutive victory

India Today  

Luka Doncic scored a team-high 32 points against the New York Knicks in a thriller that ended in overtime 113-109 on Thursday night. Lebron James and Luka Doncic Partnership: The dynamic duo of LeBron James and Luka Doncic is reshaping the Lakers’ playoff hopes. On Thursday night against the Knicks, Lebron James and Doncic were the only players to score …

Luka Doncic and LeBron lift Lakers to wild OT victory over Knicks for eighth straight win
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Luka Doncic and LeBron lift Lakers to wild OT victory over Knicks for eighth straight win

LA Times  

Luka Doncic stared at officials and argued for a call while the Knicks drove with the ball in the other direction, his frustration dangerously close to boiling over. Lakers guard Austin Reaves tries to drive around New York Knicks guard Miles McBride in the first half Thursday. Doncic scored the first five points of overtime and James hit four critical …

The Lakers and LeBron are clearly reveling in what the Luka trade did for their title hopes
2 weeks, 5 days ago

The Lakers and LeBron are clearly reveling in what the Luka trade did for their title hopes

Associated Press  

The game hasn’t gotten easy for the Los Angeles Lakers since the trade deadline. Consider this moment from Sunday night’s win over the Clippers: Jaxson Hayes got a defensive rebound, handed the ball to Luka Doncic, who took one step forward and fired a 75-foot two-hand chest pass downcourt to LeBron James — who caught it in stride and capped …

Luka Doncic, LeBron James are dominant as Lakers extend win streak to seven
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Luka Doncic, LeBron James are dominant as Lakers extend win streak to seven

LA Times  

Since the Lakers listlessly began their post-All-Star break stretch with a disappointing loss against Charlotte, they’ve played seven times. Energy and complacency were never issues for them Tuesday, not with Luka Doncic skipping after made threes and posing after no-look passes, not with James making history and then making big play after big play and not with the Lakers, once …

Luka Doncic’s ‘inner demon’ comes out and ignites Lakers to sixth straight win
3 weeks ago

Luka Doncic’s ‘inner demon’ comes out and ignites Lakers to sixth straight win

LA Times  

JJ Redick has called these moments “blackouts,” but Sunday against the Clippers, Luka Doncic was very much alive. Later, Amir Coffey got the assignment to cover Doncic and the Lakers star made another three, goading the Clippers to get someone who could actually defend him. And when he gets hot offensively, we feel like we can’t be stopped in that …

Doncic's Mave reunion was 'so weird'
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Doncic's Mave reunion was 'so weird'

China Daily  

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic and Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson hug before an NBA game on Tuesday in Los Angeles. Fortunately for Doncic, he now has LeBron James for a teammate — and the top scorer in NBA history simply wouldn't let Luka lose. James took over the game, scoring 16 of his 27 points in the final …

Luka Doncic: Lakers' newest star is turning heads with his all-around performance
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Luka Doncic: Lakers' newest star is turning heads with his all-around performance

India Today  

Luka Doncic delivered a strong performance, scoring 21 points and 13 rebounds, while LeBron James posted 33 points and 17 rebounds as they took Los Angeles Lakers to an extended winning streak of four games with a 111-102 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday night. Doncic also put on a dominant performance on Tuesday night against his former team, …

Doncic's Mave reunion was 'so weird'
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Doncic's Mave reunion was 'so weird'

China Daily  

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic and Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson hug before an NBA game on Tuesday in Los Angeles. Fortunately for Doncic, he now has LeBron James for a teammate — and the top scorer in NBA history simply wouldn't let Luka lose. James took over the game, scoring 16 of his 27 points in the final …

Lakers owner Jeanie Buss on the trade for Luka Doncic: ‘We had to go for it’
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Lakers owner Jeanie Buss on the trade for Luka Doncic: ‘We had to go for it’

LA Times  

Lakers owner Jeanie Buss, above during the 2023 NBA playoffs, applauded Rob Pelinka and Dallas’ discretion with the trade involving Luka Doncic and Anthony Davis. “Everyone thinks, ‘Was this trade done to promote the show?’” Buss said before Thursday’s game. “I don’t think so.” The show, “Running Point” on Netflix, is a new sitcom headed by actress Mindy Kaling and …

Lakers newsletter: Some random thoughts about the team with the playoffs drawing closer
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Lakers newsletter: Some random thoughts about the team with the playoffs drawing closer

LA Times  

Hey everyone, I’m Dan Woike and welcome back to The Times’ Lakers Newsletter, a chance for me to escape from the monotony of writing about the Lakers to write two paragraphs about basketball, after like 700 or so more words about the Lakers. Luka Doncic isn’t close to being over the trade from the Dallas Mavericks to the Lakers, but …

The Luka Doncic rumor mill: Mavericks may be motivated to smear new Laker with beer, hookah jabs
3 weeks, 3 days ago

The Luka Doncic rumor mill: Mavericks may be motivated to smear new Laker with beer, hookah jabs

LA Times  

Lakers fans see supremely talented newcomer Luka Doncic making breathtaking no-look passes. What’s next, Doncic was a fat, lazy, beer-drinking, hookah smoker feasting on a 77-ounce New York strip steak with a side of the Slovenian specialty of sliced potatoes layered with cheese and heavy cream? The Mavericks might be motivated to smear Doncic because the trade — with Lakers …

‘Free parking courtesy of Luka:’ Fans — and a purple Regera — pull up to see new Laker Doncic face Mavs
3 weeks, 3 days ago

‘Free parking courtesy of Luka:’ Fans — and a purple Regera — pull up to see new Laker Doncic face Mavs

LA Times  

Lakers star Luka Doncic drives to the hoop past Dallas Mavericks forward Kessler Edwards on Tuesday at Crypto.com Arena. Doncic and his shoe sponsor, Jordan Brand, teamed up to buy out the lot at the corner of South Figueroa and West 11th streets — just a walk across the street from the Lakers’ arena — to provide complimentary parking for …

Luka Doncic and LeBron James can lead the Lakers to an NBA title
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Luka Doncic and LeBron James can lead the Lakers to an NBA title

LA Times  

The revelation is as stunning as a Luka pass. Lakers point guard Luka Doncic drives to the hoop past Dallas Mavericks forward Kessler Edwards Tuesday at Crypto.com Arena. Then in Tuesday’s 107-99 win against Dallas, Doncic was a mental mess in his first game against the team that quit on him, so LeBron took over, saving the win with an …

'Still prefer you in blue': Toni Kroos' message to Luka Dončić after Lakers move
3 weeks, 3 days ago

'Still prefer you in blue': Toni Kroos' message to Luka Dončić after Lakers move

India Today  

Retired Real Madrid legend Toni Kroos recently caught up with Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Dončić after a game at Crypto.com Arena. Kroos, on the other hand, spent a decade with Real Madrid, winning six Champions League titles and leaving as one of the club’s greatest midfielders. The post generated buzz across social media, with Real Madrid basketball legend Sergio …

Luka Doncic shows Mavericks what they are missing in first meeting since stunning Lakers trade
Top News
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Luka Doncic shows Mavericks what they are missing in first meeting since stunning Lakers trade

The Independent  

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Luka Doncic’s trade revenge? Triple-Double crushes Mavericks in LA win!
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Luka Doncic’s trade revenge? Triple-Double crushes Mavericks in LA win!

The Hindu  

Luka Doncic had 19 points, 15 rebounds and 12 assists in his first game against Dallas Mavericks since it traded him to Lakers, leading Los Angeles to a 107-99 victory on Tuesday night. Doncic secured his first triple-double with Lakers on an emotional night for the Slovenian superstar, who was blindsided by the seismic trade sending him to Los Angeles …

Luka Doncic posts a triple-double against the Dallas Mavericks, leads the Lakers to a 107-99 win
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Luka Doncic posts a triple-double against the Dallas Mavericks, leads the Lakers to a 107-99 win

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Luka Doncic had 19 points, 15 rebounds and 12 assists in his first game against the Dallas Mavericks since they traded him to the Lakers, leading Los Angeles to a 107-99 victory Tuesday night. Doncic secured his first triple-double with the Lakers on an emotional night for the Slovenian superstar, who was blindsided by the seismic trade …

The Sports Report: Luka Doncic has a lot of emotions during Lakers’ win over Dallas
3 weeks, 4 days ago

The Sports Report: Luka Doncic has a lot of emotions during Lakers’ win over Dallas

LA Times  

Howdy, I’m your host, Houston Mitchell. Continue reading here DIANA TAURASI RETIRES Diana Taurasi is retiring after 20 seasons, ending one of the greatest careers in women’s basketball history. I’m full and I’m happy.” Continue reading here GALAXY From Kevin Baxter: Before joining the Galaxy two years ago, Christian Ramírez spent two seasons with the Columbus Crew, winning an MLS …

Luka Doncic's first game vs. Mavericks since trade: Lakers ready for emotional battle
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Luka Doncic's first game vs. Mavericks since trade: Lakers ready for emotional battle

India Today  

LOS ANGELES: Luka Doncic is facing the Dallas Mavericks 23 days after they shocked the NBA by sending him to the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers gave up Anthony Davis and Max Christie in the deal to acquire Doncic, last season’s scoring champion and a five-time All-NBA selection. “I think he’s going to be excited, but everybody in the locker …

Luka Dončić powers Lakers past Mavericks with first triple-double of his L.A. tenure
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Luka Dončić powers Lakers past Mavericks with first triple-double of his L.A. tenure

New York Times  

LOS ANGELES — As Luka Dončić prepared to run out of the Los Angeles Lakers’ tunnel for his pregame warmup, he was serenaded with cheers and applause by multiple rows of fans wearing No. Dončić referred to the game as “weird” and “different.” “Honestly, I can’t remember,” Dončić said of the moment. At one point late in the first quarter, …

Luka Dončić shows Mavericks why decision to trade him could age horribly
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Luka Dončić shows Mavericks why decision to trade him could age horribly

New York Times  

LOS ANGELES — Nico Harrison heard the chants. The Dallas Mavericks general manager, whose choice to trade Luka Dončić might go down as one of the biggest blunders in the history of the NBA, and who sat there in that dapper blue suit for all the Crypto.com Arena fans to see in the reunion game on Tuesday night, couldn’t avoid …

Luka Doncic leads the Lakers against the Mavericks in their first meeting since the seismic trade
Top News
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Luka Doncic leads the Lakers against the Mavericks in their first meeting since the seismic trade

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Luka Doncic is facing the Dallas Mavericks 23 days after they shocked the NBA by sending him to the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers gave up Anthony Davis and Max Christie in the deal to acquire Doncic, last season’s scoring champion and a five-time All-NBA selection. “I think he’s going to be excited, but everybody in the …

Luka Dončić takes revenge against his former team as Lakers defeat Mavericks
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Luka Dončić takes revenge against his former team as Lakers defeat Mavericks

CNN  

CNN — Los Angeles is no stranger to glitz, glamor and massive sporting events, and Tuesday night was no exception as the Dallas Mavericks came to the City of Angels to face off against Luka Dončić and the Lakers. It had only been three weeks since Dončić joined the Lakers from the Mavericks in a trade that sent shockwaves through …

Luka Doncic struggles against his old team, but LeBron James’ big fourth lifts Lakers
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Luka Doncic struggles against his old team, but LeBron James’ big fourth lifts Lakers

LA Times  

Luka Doncic reacts after drawing a foul on a basket in the first half. “Felt like I didn’t know what I was doing.” Following his best game as a Laker when he scored 32 points against Denver, Doncic hunted for rhythm Tuesday against Dallas — a search that was mostly fruitless. “And we don’t win the game if Do’ doesn’t …

How to watch as the Dallas Mavericks head to LA to take on Luka Dončić and the Lakers
Trending News
3 weeks, 5 days ago

How to watch as the Dallas Mavericks head to LA to take on Luka Dončić and the Lakers

CNN  

CNN — Los Angeles is no stranger to glitz, glamor and massive sporting events, and Tuesday night is no exception as the Dallas Mavericks head to the City of Angels to face off against Luka Dončić and the Lakers for the first time since the Slovenian’s trade to LA. Current Mavs star Kyrie Irving said he was in a “grieving …

Luka Doncic’s new Lakers teammates say he’s ready to face the Mavericks 3 weeks after the trade
Top News
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Luka Doncic’s new Lakers teammates say he’s ready to face the Mavericks 3 weeks after the trade

Associated Press  

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Just over three weeks after the trade that stunned the sports world, Luka Doncic and his Los Angeles Lakers will host the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night. Doncic declined to speak to reporters Monday after the Lakers’ practice, which he ended by making a half-court shot following a 3-point shooting drill with Dorian Finney-Smith, his former …

‘Dogfight for playoff seeding’: How the Lakers are preparing for the wars to come
3 weeks, 6 days ago

‘Dogfight for playoff seeding’: How the Lakers are preparing for the wars to come

LA Times  

Lakers coach JJ Redick, talking to reserve guard Gabe Vincent, on the upcoming stretch of games leading into the postseason: “Our guys recognize we’re in a dogfight for playoff seeding right now.” Lakers players looked around the meeting room Saturday morning, double-checking with one another to make sure that what they thought they just heard was what JJ Redick actually …

NBA Rewind: Luka Dončić catching fire heading toward Mavericks matchup
3 weeks, 6 days ago

NBA Rewind: Luka Dončić catching fire heading toward Mavericks matchup

New York Times  

We haven’t had many games to go off of since the All-Star break ended, but we do have plenty of stories and headlines being thrown our way. Here are some first-rounders outside the top 10 who look like legitimately good role players for hypothetically good squads moving forward: Bub Carrington, Washington Kel’el Ware, Miami Jared McCain, Philadelphia Dalton Knecht Charlotte …

Doncic says his breakout in Denver is only the start as he develops chemistry with LeBron and Lakers
1 month ago

Doncic says his breakout in Denver is only the start as he develops chemistry with LeBron and Lakers

Associated Press  

DENVER — Now, that’s what the Los Angeles Lakers had in mind when they pulled off their shocking trade for Luka Doncic earlier this month. Just finally being myself a little bit, that’s why I was smiling all game.” So was LeBron James, who chipped in 25 points, 10 rebounds, five assists and three blocks — and several times was …

Luka Doncic looks like Luka in Lakers’ win in Denver
1 month ago

Luka Doncic looks like Luka in Lakers’ win in Denver

LA Times  

Lakers coach JJ Redick told Luka Doncic exactly what he wanted, a “blackout moment” when the superstar gets so lost in a game he starts yelling at no one in particular. The killer.” Redick got his wish in the Lakers’ 123-100 win against Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets on Saturday, Doncic howling at the Lakers’ bench after effortlessly splashing a …

Luka Doncic dominates as Lakers finally end eight-game losing streak in Denver
1 month ago

Luka Doncic dominates as Lakers finally end eight-game losing streak in Denver

LA Times  

Lakers star Luka Doncic defends against Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook during the Lakers’ 123-100 win Saturday night. And he had it going tonight.” Lakers guard Luka Doncic laughs smiles during Saturday’s game against the Denver Nuggets. “.Next time, he’s going to throw it to me.” The Lakers’ defensive game plan was as impressive as the offensive onslaught, if not …

LeBron James drops 40 against Portland: ‘He … defies anything that’s normal’
1 month ago

LeBron James drops 40 against Portland: ‘He … defies anything that’s normal’

New York Times  

PORTLAND, Ore. — As Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick began preparing for Thursday’s matchup with Portland, the second night of a back-to-back after losing to the Charlotte Hornets, he wasn’t sure if LeBron James would be available. It’s just a mindset to do it, get up the next day, do it, get up the next day, do it, over …

With Luka Doncic out, LeBron James and Austin Reaves lead Lakers past Portland
1 month ago

With Luka Doncic out, LeBron James and Austin Reaves lead Lakers past Portland

LA Times  

The Lakers are looking for answers when it comes to maximizing their star trio. James and Reaves made the biggest shots, got the biggest stops and, on a night when they didn’t have Luka Doncic, pushed the Lakers to a 110-102 win over the Portland Trail Blazers. “Because I still love the game and I still got a lot to …

Luka Doncic is likely off his minutes restriction as the Lakers return to work against Charlotte
1 month ago

Luka Doncic is likely off his minutes restriction as the Lakers return to work against Charlotte

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Luka Doncic is going back to work with the Los Angeles Lakers, and he’s likely back to full speed as well. Coach JJ Redick says Doncic probably won’t have a minutes restriction this week after his deliberate start to his Lakers tenure before the All-Star break. The Slovenian superstar played in both of the Lakers’ final two …

Luka Doncic struggles as lackluster Lakers lose to Charlotte to start second half
1 month ago

Luka Doncic struggles as lackluster Lakers lose to Charlotte to start second half

LA Times  

JJ Redick, renewed by the All-Star break, bounded through the halls of the Lakers’ arena Wednesday like a rested golden retriever. “I think we played, I don’t even know, 39 to 44 minutes of pretty poor offense,” Redick said after the game. The reason I’m not going to read too much into that is because I think our guys competed …

Kobe Bryant greets Laker Luka Doncic in new L.A. mural based off 2019 meeting at game
1 month ago

Kobe Bryant greets Laker Luka Doncic in new L.A. mural based off 2019 meeting at game

LA Times  

Casual fans might assume Kobe Bryant never crossed paths with Luka Doncic. But when the Dallas Mavericks visited the Lakers on Dec. 29, 2019, early in Doncic’s second season, Bryant — wearing a green Philadelphia Eagles beanie and orange jacket — was seated courtside with his daughter, Gianna. I saw Kobe talking Slovenian and I was really surprised.” Following the …

What the NBA looks like after a chaotic mid-season trading period
1 month, 1 week ago

What the NBA looks like after a chaotic mid-season trading period

NPR  

What the NBA looks like after a chaotic mid-season trading period After a chaotic trade deadline involving some of the league's biggest stars, the NBA looks different than it did two weeks ago. But this year, the trading period blew past busy and turned headlong into chaos with some of the league's biggest stars getting shuffled from one franchise to …

Lakers newsletter: Luka Doncic and the center of attention
1 month, 1 week ago

Lakers newsletter: Luka Doncic and the center of attention

LA Times  

Luka Doncic sits on the bench during warmups before the game against the Utah Jazz on Monday. Yeah, it’s real The Lakers debuted Luka Doncic to a wild crowd Monday night in L.A., the kind of regular-season atmosphere that almost never exists. The Lakers at least can tell Doncic they’ve heard him when it comes to the type of centers …

Lakers stumble into All-Star break after defensive woes exposed in bad loss to Jazz
1 month, 1 week ago

Lakers stumble into All-Star break after defensive woes exposed in bad loss to Jazz

LA Times  

Lakers guard Luka Doncic speaks with referee Tre Maddox about a foul in the second quarter. And we weren’t.” One game after Luka Doncic marveled at how connected the Lakers had been playing, and they routed this same Jazz team in his Lakers debut, the team unraveled as the intensity faded, bringing an end to its six-game winning streak. “I …

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