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Los Angeles Lakers superstar guard Luka Doncic has been named to the All-NBA First Team five times in his career. It will stay that way at least after the 2025-26 season in the eyes of former NBA star big man DeMarcus Cousins, who said during a recent episode of the “Run it Back” show Asked […]

The trajectory of the Dallas Mavericks franchise changed on February 1, 2025, when the franchise traded superstar guard Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in inexplicable fashion. The Lakers were gifted a 25-year old megastar fresh off his first NBA Finals appearance while the Lakers traded away 31-year old Anthony Davis, 21-year old Max […]

Wilt Chamberlain scored 100 points on March 2, 1962. That is an NBA record and considered one of the most unbreakable feats in all of sports. Kobe Bryant was long in second place on the single-game scoring list, as he scored 81 points on Feb. 22, 2006. Nobody thought that figure would be passed either. […]

In the midst of his custody battle over his daughters, Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic has separated from his fiancée, Anamaria Goltes. Doncic told ESPN about his latest move and issued a statement on the matter. This comes after he requested his daughters to be in the United States with him during the Lakers’ […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic has spent most of the 2025–26 season at the center of the NBA conversation, but Tuesday’s attention came from outside basketball. The Lakers star continues to put together one of the strongest statistical seasons in the league, averaging 32.5 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 8.4 assists while staying in the […]

In recent weeks, much has been made over Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic’s interactions with the officials. Doncic picked up his 15th technical foul of the season during the Lakers’ loss to the Denver Nuggets on Thursday, and that was followed by a fine from the NBA after the team’s win against the New […]

Luka Doncic always wears his heart on his sleeve in every minute he spends on the hardwood, and this was certainly the case during the Los Angeles Lakers’ 110-97 win over the New York Knicks at home on Sunday. While everything ended well and in good spirits for the Lakers, Doncic did have some of […]

LOS ANGELES – Perhaps the most impressive thing about the Los Angeles Lakers’ 110-97 win against the New York Knicks on Sunday was the defense. The Knicks came into the game third in the NBA in offensive rating at 119.5. They’ve been scoring 117.2 points per game, good enough for ninth in the league. But […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic appears to have a little Johnny Manziel in him. Like the former Texas A&M Aggies star quarterback, Doncic appeared to break out a money gesture with his hands during a play in Sunday’s game between the Lakers and the New York Knicks at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. With […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have picked up pace in the last few weeks, winning four of their last five games with their big-3 all finding form. While occasional defensive lapses still exist, the Lakers’ main men certainly look to be having fun even without LeBron James, as evidenced by Luka Doncic’s clip from the New […]

LOS ANGELES – After a disappointing loss against the Denver Nuggets, the Los Angeles Lakers got back on track following their 1128-117 win against the Indiana Pacers on Friday. Luka Doncic led the way for the Lakers with a game-high 44 points, but it wasn’t his offense that he wanted to talk about following the […]

Orlando Magic star Paolo Banchero is set to reach another milestone in his young career as he plays in the 250th regular-season game of his NBA career Saturday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The achievement places Banchero in rare statistical company across league history. According to the Orlando Magic’s public relations account on X, formerly known […]

Luka Doncic silenced all the noise on Friday night against the Pacers. After a week that saw him get into an argument with JJ Reddick and rumors swirling due to the incident, the Slovenian let the ball do the talking. With LeBron James and DeAndre Ayton watching from the sidelines, the Slovenian superstar turned Crypto.com […]

Luka Doncic didn’t just start the game on Friday night; he staged a hostile takeover of Crypto.com Arena. The Slovenian superstar turned the Arena into his personal playground during a blistering opening frame against the Indiana Pacers, reminding everyone why the Lakers moved mountains to get him. Luka Doncic is on FIRE in the first […]

LOS ANGELES – During the Los Angeles Lakers’ 120-113 loss against the Denver Nuggets on Thursday, Luka Doncic picked up his 15th technical foul of the season amid more interactions with the referees. One more technical foul and Doncic will automatically receive a one-game suspension. But amid his interactions on the court, Lakers head coach […]

LOS ANGELES – When the Los Angeles Lakers first acquired Luka Doncic last season, he immediately developed strong chemistry with Jaxson Hayes in the pick and roll. That chemistry has only continued to develop this season, and head coach JJ Redick has even fashioned a few of the Lakers’ lineups around that duo. Prior to […]

The Los Angeles Lakers fell 120–113 to the Denver Nuggets on Thursday night, but the biggest conversation afterward centered on Luka Doncic and a puzzling technical foul during the Western Conference matchup. The Lakers star picked up his 15th technical of the season in the loss to the Nuggets, drawing confusion from fans and players […]

In the last few days, much has been made about the confrontational exchange between the Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick and Luka Doncic during their recent victory against the Golden State Warriors. During the 129-101 win, the likes of Redick and Doncic were seen engaged in a heated exchange which was seemingly diffused […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have steadied the ship in recent games and are currently on a three-game winning run that started against the Golden State Warriors at the start of the month. In the same game however, Luka Doncic and JJ Redick appeared to get into an argument on the sidelines, which ended when Jarred […]

We’re back with another betting prediction and pick for today’s NBA slate as we’re back in the Western Conference for this next showdown. The Los Angeles Lakers (37-24) will take on the Denver Nuggets (38-24), Los Angeles leading the series 1-0. Check our NBA odds series for the Lakers-Nuggets prediction and pick. The Los Angeles Lakers are […]

The Lakers were able to pull off a thrilling victory over the Pelicans as they set their eyes on the Nuggets on Thursday to put together a three-game win streak. Following the game, Doncic got a question that he’s answered many times before. Ever since the All-Star break, there have been conversations about if the Lakers’ […]

LOS ANGELES – In the aftermath of the Los Angeles Lakers’ 129-101 win against the Golden State Warriors over the weekend, a clip emerged showing a somewhat tense exchange between Luka Doncic and head coach JJ Redick. While the exchange in question was reportedly diffused by unnamed sources, Redick himself set the record straight on […]

Speculation surrounding a potential rift between Luka Doncic and JJ Redick was put to rest Tuesday when ESPN insider Dave McMenamin publicly addressed the situation, stating there is no feud between the Los Angeles Lakers star and head coach. Speaking on ESPN’s NBA Today, McMenamin detailed conversations with league and team sources after video circulated […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic, the two players who have jockeyed for position at the top of the NBA MVP rankings all season, have played two games against each other so far this season. The Oklahoma City Thunder and SGA claimed the first matchup, which set up a highly anticipated game on Friday between these […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have righted the ship over the last two games with blowout victories over the Golden State Warriors and the Sacramento Kings. During Sunday’s win over Sacramento, Luka Doncic led the way for the Lakers with 28 points to go along with five rebounds and nine assists. In recent weeks, the Lakers […]

The Los Angeles Lakers got a big win against the Golden State Warriors a couple of days ago, but it wasn’t pretty throughout the game. There was a moment where Luka Doncic came out of the game, as he was walked to the bench, JJ Redick held his wrist in an attempt to have a […]

The Los Angeles Lakers had so much control of their Sunday night contest against the Sacramento Kings that it seemed like Luka Doncic had to pull out some tricks from the deepest confines of his bag just to keep himself and the fans at Crypto.com Arena entertained. With less than four minutes left in the […]

LOS ANGELES – Following a three-game losing streak, the Los Angeles Lakers managed to get back on track with consecutive blowout wins, the most recent coming against the Sacramento Kings on Sunday, 128-104. During the Lakers’ losing streak, fans and media alike wrote them off, and then started singing praise after the wins, but Luka […]

There are many words to describe Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic. But for coach JJ Redick, one adjective seems to stand out, and he used to hear it from an old mentor. The Lakers scored an easy win for the second straight night after they walloped the Sacramento Kings, 128-104, at Crypto.com Arena on […]

Luka Doncic might be the face of the Los Angeles Lakers, but that doesn’t exempt him from some classic locker room hazing. After the Lakers steamrolled the Golden State Warriors 129-101 on Saturday night, the birthday boy decided to air out some grievances regarding his teammates’ gift-giving habits, or lack thereof. During his on-court interview […]

Luka Doncic just had a birthday he won’t forget, and he capped it off by sharing a laugh with the greatest shooter ever. After the Los Angeles Lakers dismantled the Golden State Warriors 129-101 on Saturday night, Doncic and Stephen Curry met on the sidelines for a warm embrace and a few jokes, even after […]

Of late, the Los Angeles Lakers have not had a lot to celebrate. They are on a three-game losing streak which began with a drubbing at the hands of traditional rivals the Boston Celtics. So when Luka Doncic’s 27th birthday arrived, the entire Lakers squad was seen celebrating it in a heartwarming manner. LeBron James […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are set to take on the Golden State Warriors on Saturday, which should be a competitive matchup between the two Western Conference teams. It also happens to be Luka Doncic’s birthday, and he’s seemingly preparing to continue his wild birthday streak. Over the course of Doncic’s eight-year career, Saturday’s game will […]

With immense speculation about the Los Angeles Lakers and superstar LeBron James, sports analyst Colin Cowherd gives a blunt take about the relationship between the team and player. As Cowherd has blasted the Lakers in the past for certain areas, he would make an interesting comparison between the franchise’s situation and the Hollywood business. There’s […]

The Los Angeles Lakers found themselves in another tight game at the end, this time against the Phoenix Suns. They lost their matchup earlier in the week against the Orlando Magic after a botched final play between Luka Doncic and LeBron James. Against the Suns, they had a chance to take the win again with […]

On Tuesday, the Los Angeles Lakers took their second straight loss with a home defeat at the hands of the Orlando Magic. Luka Doncic had a chance to win this one late, but ended up picking up his dribble and passing the ball to teammate LeBron James, who saw his desperation heave miss off the […]

NBA insider Marc J. Spears said Wednesday that he would choose LeBron James over Luka Doncic as the Los Angeles Lakers’ closer in late-game situations, citing James’ versatility and track record in crunch time. Speaking on NBA Today, Spears pointed to the final sequence of the Lakers’ 110-109 loss to the Orlando Magic on Tuesday […]

Paolo Banchero capped the Orlando Magic’s four-game Western Conference road trip with a 36-point performance in a 110-109 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night, but his impact extended beyond scoring. In consecutive matchups against Kawhi Leonard and Luka Doncic, Banchero embraced primary defensive assignments that highlighted his potential as an elite two-way […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic is one of the most electric stars in the league, but he’s drawing negative reactions from several NBA prognosticators. Oftentimes during the game, Luka is seen arguing and pantomiming to referees when he feels that he hasn’t gotten a foul called or when he feels a defensive player has […]