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JJ Redick and the Los Angeles Lakers saw their six-game win streak snapped in Utah on Wednesday, falling 131-119 to the Jazz. A sluggish performance halted their momentum just before the All-Star break, marking Luka Doncic’s first loss in his second game with the team. Mutual respect between Luka Doncic and JJ Redick According to […]

When the Philadelphia 76ers inked Paul George to a staggering $211.58 million contract in the summer of 2024, the team envisioned him to be the missing piece that will lead the franchise to an NBA title — or at least get them over that second-round hump in the NBA Playoffs. What was not part of […]

The Los Angeles Lakers had been rolling over the past few weeks, and with Luka Doncic’s arrival via trade, there was no reason to expect the Purple and Gold to slow down in any capacity. On Wednesday night, their momentum was expected to continue as they took on the Utah Jazz once again in a […]

The last week has been an absolute whirlwind for Lakers rookie Dalton Knecht. The former University of Tennessee star was traded to the Charlotte Hornets just before the trade deadline for Mark Williams in a massive deal, but the trade was rescinded a day later after the Lakers found issues with Williams’ physical. Now, Knecht […]

Alex Len made his Lakers debut just a day after signing, but it was the Utah Jazz who dominated their rematch against JJ Redick’s squad. Unlike their previous meeting, this time, Utah took control early and never looked back, cruising to a 131-119 victory. According to The Athletic, Lakers head coach JJ Redick said Alex […]

After the Los Angeles Lakers’ first game with Luka Doncic in the lineup, it looked like they might have found a temporary answer to the starting center question. On multiple possessions, Doncic found Jaxson Hayes lurking near the rim for lob passes. But injury misfortune struck the Lakers once again during their game against the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are trying to improve to 2-0 with Luka Doncic in the lineup on Wednesday night against the Utah Jazz. LeBron James, Doncic and the rest of the Lakers are struggling with the Jazz, but there are still plenty of Lakers fans in Salt Lake City rooting them on. James got the […]

Luka Doncic being a member of the Los Angeles Lakers via trade still feels like we’re all part of some NBA 2K simulation, but alas, this is real life, and Doncic is looking to lead the Lakers to the promised land alongside LeBron James. And what better way for Doncic to integrate himself into the […]

It has been a while since the last time veteran NBA big man Markieff Morris was a significant on-court contributor to a team. He has not averaged more than 10 minutes a game since the 2022-23 season. Additionally, he’s averaged only 6.4 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game since the 2020-21 campaign. So […]

The much-anticipated debut of Luka Doncic as a Los Angeles Laker did not disappoint. The Lakers’ matchup against the Utah Jazz on Monday night averaged 2.01 million viewers on ESPN, making it the 15th most-watched game of the season and the second most-watched game on ESPN, trailing only the Warriors-Celtics game on November 6, which drew […]

Is new Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic the NBA version of Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani when it comes to economic impact? When the Mavericks traded Doncic to the Lakers, one of the first things people focused on was the money he’d be losing. The amount was staggering. $117 million. That’s how much […]

There are two ways to describe what happened at the NBA trade deadline for the Los Angeles Lakers. On one hand, getting Luka Doncic was shocking. Then there was the trade debacle with Mark Williams, Dalton Knecht, and the Charlotte Hornets that is head-scratching. When the Lakers made the move to trade for Williams, they […]

The Los Angeles Lakers visit the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night. Luka Doncic is on the injury report alongside LeBron James, who’s listed as probable. Doncic is dealing with a left calf strain, while James is experiencing left ankle soreness after going for 24 points, eight assists, and seven rebounds in a 132-113 win against […]

Miami Heat veteran Kevin Love continues to take subtle shots at his former teammate, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James. His latest jab was in response to James’ recent post featuring Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. Using a 2015 tweet, Love responded to James’ “fit out” advice toward Doncic before Luka made his Lakers debut. […]

Warriors superstar Steph Curry is widely known to be the best golfer in the NBA, and he proved it by winning the American Century Championship in 2023. But he’s far from the only star athlete who can handle himself on the links. These are the best golfers in both the NBA and NFL. Best golfers […]

The Los Angeles Lakers may not have come into the season with much fanfare regarding their hopes of winning a championship. But their excellent maneuverings prior to the trade deadline have drastically changed the outlook surrounding the team. Their blockbuster trade for Luka Doncic has sparked so much hype, deservedly so, and even LeBron James […]

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Utah Jazz on Wednesday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Lakers-Jazz prediction and pick. The Lakers head to Salt Lake City riding high after a dominant 132-113 win over the Jazz on Monday, which marked […]

Amid the chaos of the Luka Doncic trade and the ensuing media reaction, another key storyline surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers has been their attempted trade of Dalton Knecht to the Charlotte Hornets for Mark Williams, which was since rescinded due to Williams failing his physical. In a bit of an awkward scene, Knecht was […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are agreeing to terms with a big man after an extensive search. Seven-footer Alex Len is signing a contract with Los Angeles, per ESPN Insider Shams Charania. Len was actually leaning toward signing with the Indiana Pacers, but the Mark Williams situation steered him to the Lakers. The Lakers are waiving […]

The impact of Luka Dončić’s trade to the Los Angeles Lakers is still making waves in the sports world, even after his Monday night debut. The Lakers emerged as the clear winners of the trade deadline, acquiring a 25-year-old superstar that can carry the franchise into the next generation of basketball once LeBron James retires. […]

LeBron James’ legendary work ethic continues to leave a lasting impression, with Luka Doncic’s father, Sasa, reportedly among those recently in awe of his dedication. According to Sam Amick of The Athletic, Sasa Doncic was particularly struck by James’ pregame routine before the Los Angeles Lakers’ matchup against the Golden State Warriors last Thursday. James, […]

Let’s be honest — this was an absolutely bonkers NBA trade deadline. From Luka Dončić to the Lakers, to Jimmy Butler to the Warriors, to Mark Williams to the Lakers, then back to the Hornets, then to… whatever weird limbo he’s in now… you’d be forgiven if you missed some of the other smaller trades […]

The Los Angeles Lakers just made a huge move ahead of the NBA trade deadline as they were involved in one of the biggest trades in NBA history. The Lakers now have Luka Doncic because of it, and they look like a legitimate threat to win an NBA championship. However, it would be beneficial to […]

LOS ANGELES – From the minute the ball tipped, one of the biggest questions on the minds of Los Angeles Lakers fans was how well new superstar Luka Doncic would fit in his debut alongside current superstar LeBron James. Once the game was over, and the Lakers rolled to a 132-113 win, although Luka Doncic […]

Who could the Los Angeles Lakers secure as a free agent? Stephen A. Smith feels that the Lakers should sign Dwight Howard. The former center was a pivotal part of the 2020 NBA Finals. For example, Howard limited Nikola Jokic mightily in the playoff series. Even after his Lakers stint, he proved to be a […]

Kevin Love continues to dominate the NBA social media game. As LeBron James went viral for his pre-game speech to Luka Doncic ahead of the latter’s Los Angeles Lakers debut, the Miami Heat forward was reminded of an old memory from his days with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Just moments before the Lakers’ Feb. 10 game […]

The Los Angeles Lakers extended their win streak to six games with a 133-132 victory over the Utah Jazz on Monday night, improving to a 32-19 record and securing the fourth seed in the Western Conference. The win continued the team’s strong form ahead of the All-Star break, where they have established themselves as one […]

The Los Angeles Lakers trading for Luka Doncic couldn’t have been better. However, NBA insider Brian Windhorst feels that they don’t have enough. Despite two of the top ball-handlers and IQ players on the same team, Windhorst isn’t buying it. He elaborated more on ESPN’s Get Up. “Luka’s acquisition has no doubt raised the ceiling […]

The Los Angeles Lakers convincingly beat the Utah Jazz last night in Luka Doncic’s debut with the team, and JJ Redick is pumped, to say the least. Redick, who is in his first season as the Lakers’ head coach, briefly played alongside Doncic when the two were members of the Dallas Mavericks. And Redick, unsurprisingly, […]

Luka Doncic was recently traded to the Los Angeles Lakers in one of the wildest trades that the NBA has ever seen, and he made his debut with his new team on Monday night. Doncic and the Lakers hosted the Utah Jazz, and they cruised to a 132-113 victory. Doncic and LeBron James combined for […]

When the Los Angeles Lakers introduced Luka Doncic for the first time against the Utah Jazz on Feb. 10, they gave him the honorary gesture of being the last name announced for the starting lineup. The sold-out crowd, most of whom filled the Crypto.com Arena to witness Doncic’s debut, gave their new superstar a monumental […]

While the Los Angeles Rams mull over whether to trade Cooper Kupp, the other standout wide receiver, Puka Nacua, is enjoying the Lakers’ season. And Nacua shouted out Luka Doncic after the pair executed a jersey swap, according to a post on X by ClutchPoints. Luka Doncic x Puka Nacua jersey swap 🔥 (via @jovanbuha) […]

Luka Doncic made his Los Angeles Lakers debut on Monday night, helping his new squad grab a blowout win over the lowly Utah Jazz at Crypto.com Arena. Following the contest, Luka of course met with the media and was surprised just how many reporters were in the postgame presser. Via Jovan Buha: “Luka Doncic walking […]

The sting of the Dallas Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers is still being felt by countless Mavs fans. On Monday, multiple Mavericks supporters were even escorted off their seats at the American Airlines Center, after showing their true feelings about general manager Nico Harrison, considered the main architect of […]

Luka Doncic made his debut with the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday in a 132-113 win against the Utah Jazz, and after the game, he posted a thank you message to the fans who have welcomed him to his new team after the shocking trade from the Dallas Mavericks. “Hey Lakers nation, sometimes life has […]

Not since LeBron James first suited up in purple and gold has a Los Angeles Lakers debut been as anticipated as Luka Doncic’s on Feb. 10. In his first game for the team following his trade from the Dallas Mavericks, Doncic’s opening act stirred enough buzz around the league for Dirk Nowitzki to witness it […]

It seems like the stars are aligning for the Los Angeles Lakers over the past few weeks. Not only have they been playing their hearts out on the floor, they have also managed to swing a trade for Luka Doncic — causing such a massive uproar in the sports world. It did not seem likely […]

In something that remains very difficult to believe, Luka Doncic is now teammates with LeBron James on the Los Angeles Lakers. Now, the Purple and Gold faithful have always been a bit delusional in that they believe that the biggest stars of the game will always come play for LA, but somehow, the Lakers were […]

Luka Doncic was involved in one of the biggest trades in NBA history ahead of the trade deadline as he was sent to the Los Angeles Lakers, and he made his debut on Monday night in LA. He was originally supposed to make his debut on Saturday, but it was pushed back due to a […]