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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 […]

The Dallas Mavericks are reportedly deliberating how best to recognize Luka Doncic ahead of his highly anticipated return to Dallas on Wednesday night, according to The Stein Line’s Marc Stein. Doncic, who the team traded to the Los Angeles Lakers on February 2 in a blockbuster deal, now prepares to face his former team for […]

LeBron James made a subtle but symbolic change ahead of the Los Angeles Lakers’ 134-127 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on March 29 — one inspired by teammate Austin Reaves. In an effort to shift momentum after a rough stretch and a shocking loss to the Chicago Bulls two days earlier, James turned to a […]

Although Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James has shattered records and done so consistently, the NBA grind might be catching up to him. In his 21st season, he has played 67 games and will likely secure more awards. Not to mention, the Lakers are vying for the third seed in the Western Conference. Still, James […]

One of the main proponents of the Los Angeles Lakers trading for Luka Doncic was general manager Rob Pelinka. However, as he was assessing the trade, he grew concern for Austin Reaves. The former Oklahoma guard has excelled with the ball in his hands. If they were to bring in Doncic, that would take the […]

Austin Reaves’ rise from undrafted guard to key contributor for the Los Angeles Lakers has continued to draw national attention. Now in his fourth NBA season, the 26-year-old is not only putting up career numbers but also receiving comparisons that highlight the magnitude of his growth. According to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin, one Western Conference executive […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves isn’t afraid of being the underdog. After all, Reaves is having a monster breakout season, and it has surprised some. Unfortunately though, because of Reaves being white, there’s a feeling around the NBA that explained to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin. “You know, as a white guy in the NBA, I […]

When the initial Luka Doncic and Anthony Davis trade surfaced, Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves thought it was Davis joking around. “First thing, I was like, ‘Oh this is [false],” Reaves said via ESPN’s Dave McMenamin. “‘He got hacked.’” Instantly, Reaves’ phone began to flood with incoming texts. “The group message started going crazy,” […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will visit the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night at Paycom Center. LeBron James and Luka Doncic were initially questionable on the team’s injury report. James is dealing with a left groin strain, while Doncic has a right groin strain. But while some thought the Lakers might rest players in advance […]

The Los Angeles Lakers could not be thanking their lucky stars any more after a certain turn of events led to their blockbuster trade for Luka Doncic, a deal that materialized out of nowhere. The arrival of Doncic means that the Lakers will have their superstar player for the next decade, allowing them to remain […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are coming off arguably their best win of the 2024-25 season, 126-99, against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Lakers have a rematch against the Thunder on Tuesday, but following such a dominant performance, it’s possible that the team decides to sit a few players. Sure enough the Lakers’ injury report seemed […]

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Lakers-Thunder prediction and pick. The Oklahoma City Thunder and Los Angeles Lakers meet again Tuesday in a high-stakes Western Conference clash at Paycom Center. […]

The final week of the 2024-25 NBA season is set to be a bloodbath in the Western Conference standings. Although the Oklahoma City Thunder are sitting pretty at the top, everyone else is still fighting to claim their actual playoff spot. The Los Angeles Lakers, Golden State Warriors, and many others find themselves in a […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — As Oklahoma City Thunder All-Stars Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren reflected on Sunday’s blowout loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, the last thing they wanted to do was blame the game’s officials. During their joint media availability, Williams and Holmgren shared takes on Lakers’ JJ Redick before a reporter asked about the […]