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Luka Doncic stepped onto the court with the Los Angeles Lakers for his first game back in Dallas as a visiting player, greeted by cheers in the arena where he once shed tears and built his legacy. Fighting back emotion at tip-off, Doncic went on to lead his new squad to a 112-97 victory over […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar guard Luka Doncic did not let the emotional night on Wednesday prevent him from putting on a show in his former home. Over two months since his stunning trade from the Dallas Mavericks to LA, Doncic played at American Airlines Center for the first time as a visitor. While he was […]

Everyone who has seen Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic play in the past knew that he would be coming at the Dallas Mavericks with a vengeance on Wednesday night. Doncic has consistently played some of his best against teams or players who have wronged him or made him angry in some way, so a […]

In 2025, few voices in the Los Angeles Lakers’ sphere hold the same weight as Magic Johnson. A certified Hall of Famer with his jersey hanging in the rafters of Crypto.com Arena, Johnson has remained among the Lakers’ biggest supporters ever since his playing days came to an end, with even a failed tenure as […]

When the Los Angeles Lakers took the court against the Dallas Mavericks in Luka Doncic’s big return game at the American Airlines Arena, more was on the line than just bragging rights. While yes, Doncic wanted to show up and show out for the fans who gave him a home when he moved to the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were locked in a tight battle with the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night before putting their foot on the gas in a way that only they can. LeBron James and Luka Doncic took over in the fourth quarter, stopping a furious Mavericks rally in its tracks in a crucial 112-97 win. […]

DALLAS — The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Dallas Mavericks 112-97 in Luka Doncic’s return to the American Airlines Center on Wednesday night. Doncic overcame early emotions following a heartwarming tribute video to score 45 points in the win. Lakers head coach JJ Redick referred to Luka’s ability to play at an elite level amid […]

On an otherwise nonchalant Wednesday Night, there wasn’t a hotter ticket in professional sports than the Los Angeles Lakers versus the Dallas Mavericks in Luka Doncic’s big return to the American Airlines Center. The crowd was white hot, fueled by a potent mixture of anger, sadness, and excitement, while their former “Wonder Boy” did his […]

The Los Angeles Lakers picked up a very important 112-97 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night that is huge in their quest for the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference. However, the game meant more than that for Luka Doncic and company, as the star guard was making his return to Dallas […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and the Dallas Mavericks are battling it out on Wednesday night in a very emotional American Airlines Center. In addition to all of the playoff ramifications that are on the line, the stakes feel even higher because of the reunion between Luka Doncic and the Mavericks and between Anthony Davis and […]

It is no secret that Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James sees Luka Doncic as an inspiration. That deep, abiding appreciation for what Doncic has brought to the Lakers was fully displayed during an emotional tribute from his former team.  The Lakers are in a tough battle with Doncic’s former team, the Dallas Mavericks. Before […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic is back in Dallas on Wednesday for his first game to play his former team for the first time since the Dallas Mavericks sent him to LA in a shocking three-team trade last February. His return to Dallas is an emotional one, perfectly summed up by the tears that […]

Emotions are running very high on Wednesday night as the Los Angeles Lakers are in Dallas to take on the Mavericks. Of course, this game marks the return to Dallas for Luka Doncic after he was shockingly traded to the Lakers a few months ago. After a very emotional pregame ceremony, including a tribute video […]

The Los Angeles Lakers take on the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday in what is being viewed as a highly anticipated matchup due to the midseason trade between the two franchises. Before tip-off, the Dallas organization shared a touching tribute video about Luka Doncic that brought him to tears. The tribute video started with the moment […]

The basketball world’s eyes are squarely on Dallas on Wednesday night as Luka Doncic is making his anticipated return to Texas. It is the first time Doncic is back in Dallas since the blockbuster trade that sent the All-Star guard to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis. During pre-game introductions, the Dallas PA announcer […]

The NBA world blew up on Tuesday night when Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic was thrown out of his game against the Oklahoma City Thunder for picking up a pair of technical fouls. Doncic picked up the first technical for barking at an official, as he is prone to do, but the second one […]

Where will the Los Angeles Lakers end up in the Western Conference standings? While the Lakers could have inched closer to clinching a playoff spot on Tuesday night, they fell 136-120 to the Oklahoma City Thunder in a game that never seemed to be on their side. After handing the Thunder their worst loss of […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — In the aftermath of Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic’s ejection, Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams shared his take on what reportedly led to Doncic’s second technical foul in Tuesday’s win. After Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault defended the officials’ fourth-quarter decision to slap Luka with a second technical foul, Williams […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic has pushed back against ongoing criticisms about his work ethic. In a recent interview with Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times, Doncic responded to those who have questioned his dedication and physical conditioning throughout his time in the NBA. “They have no idea,” Doncic told the LA Times […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is arguably the most recognizable and well-known NBA player off the court, and his popularity is set to reach new heights. LeBron James is set to be come the first ever NBA player and male professional athlete to have a Barbie doll made in their likeness, as per David […]

The Dallas Mavericks will host the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night in one of the most anticipated matchups of the season. The 7:30 p.m. ET game will mark Luka Doncic’s first return to Dallas since being traded to Los Angeles on February 2 in exchange for Anthony Davis. While the on-court stakes are high, […]

The NBA world was in utter disbelief when the Dallas Mavericks traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in early February. GM Nico Harrison has caught a lot of flak for the blockbuster deal considering Luka was their franchise player who just took them to the NBA Finals less than a year ago. Well, […]

As the Dallas Mavericks play the Los Angeles Lakers and Luka Doncic in his return to the city, some are wondering if the team will welcome back the star. While the Mavericks were wrestling with how to do it, there were a lot of ideas that some from Doncic’s camp were even shot down. ESPN’s […]

On February 1, the Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks stunned the world with a trade that sent Luka Doncic to LA and a package featuring Anthony Davis to Dallas. The Lakers-Mavericks trade was a shocker, and it began a new era for the Mavs, although fans certainly weren’t pleased with their superstar being shipped […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were not able to take down the Oklahoma City Thunder, losing 136-20 after just beating them a few days ago. This game was quite different than the other one, as Luka Doncic did not make it to the end of the game because he was ejected. Many were wondering the reason […]

Shaquille O’Neal has never hidden his dislike for the Los Angeles Clippers and his deep loyalty to the Los Angeles Lakers. So, when the prospect of the two teams clashing in the NBA playoffs emerged, Shaq’s reaction was exactly as anticipated. During the Halftime Report for the Warriors vs. Suns game, Adam Lefkoe explored potential […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault shared his perspective on Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic’s controversial fourth-quarter ejection in Tuesday’s 136-120 win at the Paycom Center. After a Thunder fan triggered Doncic into a reaction that led to his second technical foul, Daigneault defended the officials with skepticism on whether […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic picked up a second technical in the fourth quarter of Tuesday’s 136-120 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. After earning the ejection, Doncic was quick to point at a fan in the front row of the Paycom Center, but for NBA official J.T. Orr, it didn’t […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are in the midst of a heated playoff race after splitting a pair of games on the road against the West-leading Oklahoma City Thunder. The Lakers are still in the No. 3 spot in the West, but they must continue to tally wins in order to fend off a hungry pack […]

When Luka Doncic was ejected from the Los Angeles Lakers game against the OKC Thunder with 7:40 left to play in the final frame, it got fans, experts, and even members of his own team talking. With one technical foul already on his stat sheet, the referee took a comment Doncic seemingly made to a […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic was ejected a few minutes into the fourth quarter of Tuesday’s 136-120 road loss to the first-place Oklahoma City Thunder. The 2023-24 scoring leader made a go-ahead bucket and proceeded to talk trash at a fan. An official, perhaps thinking the remark was directed at him, gave Doncic his […]

As he plays out his 22nd season in the NBA, LeBron James continues to make NBA history on a regular basis. The Los Angeles Lakers star is still one of the best players in the NBA and is rolling toward yet another All-NBA honor at the end of the season. On Tuesday night, he continued […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson gave his Western Conference Finals pick a few weeks before the playoffs. The postseason chase is coming to a close, and the Lakers are currently in a great spot. While the regular season is always a grind, LeBron James and Luka Doncic are gearing up for a deep run. […]

The game everyone has been waiting for is Wednesday night. Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers will battle Anthony Davis and the Dallas Mavericks on ESPN in the Return Game. There is a lot on the line as the playoffs are near. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Lakers-Mavericks prediction […]

LeBron James is proving to everyone that Father Time can be delayed. James is playing at an All-Star level at the age of 40. He has been very durable, which has allowed him to play more minutes than anyone in NBA history, and he’s about to surpass Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the second-most games played in […]

The Denver Nuggets made the shocking decision to fire head coach Michael Malone on Tuesday, and the entire NBA world is in awe over the news. The Nuggets are one of the best teams in the NBA this year, and they are currently in fourth place in the Western Conference. Not only is it surprising […]

The Denver Nuggets sent shockwaves through the NBA on Tuesday when ESPN’s Shams Charania reported the organization had fired head coach Michael Malone and general manager Calvin Booth with one week remaining in the 2024-25 regular season. The news raised immediate questions about the future of franchise cornerstone Nikola Jokic, whose dominance has defined the […]

There are only a handful of players in the NBA who are truly untradable. Luka Doncic was one of those players, but then the Dallas Mavericks shockingly sent him to the Los Angeles Lakers in a trade that nobody saw coming and nobody agreed with. The move turned the basketball world on its head, and […]

With the playoffs right around the corner, the Denver Nuggets made the shocking decision to fire head coach Michael Malone on Tuesday afternoon. Malone was called the Los Angeles Lakers’ daddy when they won a title in 2023, and that’s stuck with Purple and Gold fans, who were absolutely roasting the Nuggets after Malone was […]