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The partnership between LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers is entering a tense final stretch as the February 5 trade deadline arrives tomorrow. While rumors of a June breakup are circulating, league sources via ESPN have confirmed that James will remain in Los Angeles for the remainder of the 2026 season. This comes despite […]

Cooper Flagg has been balling out for the Dallas Mavericks over the past few weeks. After a slow start to his career, Flagg has learned to adjust to the rigors of the NBA, displaying his all-around game. Some believe that getting the No. 1 pick in last year’s draft, which landed them Flagg, was a […]

Are we in store for another Shai Gilgeous-Alexander vs. Nikola Jokic MVP race? Now that Jokic is back on the court from his knee injury, it appears as if these two superstars will be battling one another through the end of the 2025-26 NBA season for the MVP award. Luckily for Jokic, his knee hyperextension […]

When Luka Doncic played for the Dallas Mavericks, it was assumed there was a genuine zero percent chance that he’d be traded. Last season, he was just 25 years old and fresh off leading his team to an NBA Finals appearance. While the defense was suspect, there was no questioning that the Slovenian star was […]

The Los Angeles Lakers lost a primetime game in New York to the Knicks last night, and it’s hard not to wonder, considering the team’s lackluster second-half showing, how different the game could have gone if L.A. had Austin Reaves at their disposal. Reaves last played on Christmas Day, when he reaggravated a left calf […]

The Dallas Mavericks reopened an old wound this week when Mark Cuban reflected on the Luka Doncic trade that changed everything. The decision sent shockwaves across the NBA and delivered Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. Cuban revealed the moment Nico Harrison reached out with the news. Under the stadium lights of memory, the feeling […]

Indiana Fever sensation Caitlin Clark is expanding her horizons this offseason by joining NBC’s pregame coverage for the new Sunday Night Basketball showcase. Clark is set to contribute to major broadcasts, including high-profile matchups between the Lakers and Knicks at Madison Square Garden, as well as a later date featuring the Thunder. Working alongside iconic […]

Anthony Edwards has shown throughout his career that he’s never shy of saying how he feels, and he goes out on the court and backs up his talk. That’s why it’s never a surprise when he takes shots at other superstars in his Adidas ads, which is what he did in the latest video. This […]

The Los Angeles Lakers returned to Madison Square Garden on the anniversary of the Luka Doncic trade. As a result, the moment felt symbolic. One year after prying him away from the Mavericks in exchange for Anthony Davis, the spotlight turned to progress and pressure. At the same time, with key pieces still searching for […]

Josh Hart had a unique take to share about the one-year anniversary of the Luka Doncic trade following the New York Knicks’ matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night. Exactly one year has passed since the Lakers landed Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks, as the trade went down following Los Angeles’ road win […]

The New York Knicks won their sixth straight game after beating the Los Angeles Lakers, 112-100, at Madison Square Garden on Sunday. The Lakers had a strong start, but they failed to sustain it in the second half, getting outscored in the third quarter, 38-26. Los Angeles fell to 29-19, while New York improved to […]

The Los Angeles Lakers faced star power inside the Madison Square Garden versus the New York Knicks. Then witnessed Luka Doncic flip off Jalen Brunson. And that moment went viral — as captured by the NBA on NBC cameras after New York’s 112-100 win. Luka Doncic flipped off Jalen Brunson postgame 😅 pic.twitter.com/IUxh0MR0og — ClutchPoints […]

Luka Doncic knows how to put on a show under the bright lights of Madison Square Garden, and he did just that Sunday night. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar was upto his usual ‘Luka Magic’ antics. With less than four minutes remaining in the third quarter, the Lakers found themselves trailing 75-74 in a gritty […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Washington Wizards’ 142-111 home loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night is old news, but Lakers superstar Luka Doncic delivered a timeless message postgame. The 26-year-old, who notched 37 points (13-21 FG, 6-13 3-point) with 11 rebounds, 13 assists, and three steals over 31 minutes, was asked what advice […]

Alex Ovechkin with the assist! That’s a phrase hockey fans have heard 750 times throughout Ovi’s 21-year career with the Washington Capitals. On Friday night, the NHL’s all-time leading goal scorer added one more assist as he saved Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic from falling out of bounds against the Washington Wizards. At the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were well on their way to their third win in four games as they held a huge lead against the Washington Wizards early in the fourth quarter. But one of the major highlights of the game came in the first quarter when Luka Doncic came up with a steal, dribbled up […]

The desire to win championships led to the formation of super teams at the NBA level, but for many players, that competitive hunger carries over into the international circuit. Recruiting talent is becoming an important part of obtaining global glory. Slovenian superstar Luka Doncic could be doing just that while playing for the Los Angeles […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will be facing the Washington Wizards, and they could be welcoming back a key player to the lineup in the matchup. For over a month, Austin Reaves has been out because of a left calf strain, but there was always optimism that he would return during the Lakers’ road trip. It […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are officially under the microscope, and it’s not because of their place in the Eastern Conference standings. Following a scary incident involving Lakers superstar Luka Doncic, the Cavs are reportedly considering significant changes to the court design at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. The drama unfolded during Thursday’s matchup between the Cavs and Lakers. […]

Recently, the Los Angeles Lakers got an injury scare when Luka Doncic fell off the Cleveland Cavaliers’ senselessly elevated court and was down for a brief period. Doncic thankfully was able to return to the game, which the Lakers lost by 30 points despite being within 2 at halftime. Now, the Lakers have learned more […]

On Wednesday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers fell back into the loss column with a 30-point defeat at the hands of the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Lakers got an injury scare early in this game, when superstar Luka Doncic briefly had to exit the contest before ultimately returning. Doncic’s injury, in which he fell onto the […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers destroyed the Los Angeles Lakers 129-99 despite Evan Mobley and Darius Garland being unavailable. But before the Cavs won, Luka Dončić left the game briefly due to an injury. After the game, Lakers’ coach JJ Redick blasted the Cavs’ court at Rocket Arena, citing an unsafe playing area, according to The Athletic. […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic endured an injury scare during the team’s 129-99 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night. Doncic was able to return to the game after an awkward step on Cleveland’s raised court following a three-point shot that led to the scare. “I kind of got scared. It wasn’t a […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers dismantled the Los Angeles Lakers 129–99 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, extending their winning streak to five games Wednesday. What began as a competitive contest quickly unraveled after halftime. Cleveland carried a slim 57–55 lead into the break, then detonated for a 42–22 third quarter that effectively ended any chance of a Lakers […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and their fans had quite a scare on Wednesday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers on the road, when superstar guard Luka Doncic left the game in the first quarter after seemingly hurting his ankle. “Luka Doncic just appeared to injure his left foot/ankle stepping back on a shot attempt. The court […]

Recently, we had some news from Los Angeles that might get the Lakers fans dizzy. According to a new report from ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Lakers are signaling a definitive changing of the guard, effectively turning the page from LeBron James to focus entirely on Luka Doncic. The franchise now views Doncic as its undisputed […]

Los Angeles Lakers’ Luka Doncic is currently leading NBA in scoring at 33.8 PPG and shares the shortest odds to be crowned the league’s Most Valuable Player. The Lakers are also focused on a championship title, maximizing the remaining LeBron/Luka window during this season. Doncic recently unveiled a new colorway of his latest Jordan Luka […]

The Denver Nuggets are searching for stability in their frontcourt as they continue a demanding road trip without their franchise cornerstone. Ahead of their matchup against the Washington Wizards, the team received a potential boost with veteran center Jonas Valanciunas listed as questionable following a right calf strain. Valanciunas has been a reliable interior presence […]

The NBA is back in action as we’re set to bring you another betting prediction and pick for this upcoming cross-conference tilt. The Los Angeles Lakers (28-17) will visit the Cleveland Cavaliers (28-20) for the first of two meetings this season. Check our NBA odds series for the Lakers-Cavs prediction and pick. The Los Angeles Lakers are […]

Late in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 129-118 win over the Chicago Bulls on Monday night, Jaxson Hayes went for a highlight play, incredibly going for an EastBay dunk in transition after intercepting a pass. This is the kind of dunk that players pull off in Slam Dunk contests, so to see it in a competitive […]

With the Los Angeles Lakers facing a grueling schedule ahead of the All-Star break, there is speculation also about what the team can do to improve with the trade deadline coming on Feb. 5. After the Lakers’ crushing win over the Chicago Bulls on Monday, 129-118, NBA analyst Brian Windhorst gave his true thoughts regarding […]

On Monday night, the Los Angeles Lakers kept their winning ways going with a comfortable road win over the Chicago Bulls. Luka Doncic was brilliant in this game, pouring in 46 points on the evening, and electrifying the crowd with several contested threes late in the fourth quarter to salt the game away. Doncic has […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic had a phenomenal performance on Monday night. After his performance against the Chicago Bulls, he made a wild and crazy claim. Doncic said that when he was younger, he made a dunk after moving the ball between his legs. Doncic actually made sure reporters knew about it, as they […]

The Los Angeles Lakers just witnessed another moment of magic even the NBA has never seen from Luka Doncic. He turned a four-game stretch into history, beginning with a win over the Denver Nuggets and peaking in a victory against the Chicago Bulls. Along the way, this Lakers run blended dominance with control and felt […]

The much-awaited NBA All-Star Game in Los Angeles next month will feature a new format and the league’s biggest names, including Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic and Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic. They have been fixtures in the midseason spectacle, and Doncic and Jokic have enjoyed it together as good friends, including playing pranks […]

Luka Doncic is an absurd talent. We all knew that the Los Angeles Lakers star is a one-of-a-kind talent, an offensive juggernaut capable of incredible feats every game. Against the Chicago Bulls, Doncic was once again brilliant for his team. The star guard showed off his talents once again, carrying the Lakers to a 129-118 […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic was all smiles after they handily beat the Chicago Bulls, 129-118, at United Center on Monday. They have notched back-to-back wins, while also starting their five-game road trip on a positive note. Doncic starred anew for the Purple and Gold, exploding for a game-high 46 points, including eight three-pointers, […]

As the NBA All-Star break inches closer, time is running out for anyone to catch Oklahoma City Thunder star and reigning league MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in the MVP rankings. Giannis Antetokounmpo and Victor Wembanyama suffered setbacks due to injury, and Nikola Jokic may not qualify for the award either. However, one dark-horse candidate is making […]

LOS ANGELES – As the NBA continues to evolve in terms of ‘positionless’ basketball and non-traditional lineups, the Los Angeles Lakers have played most of this season with only one big on the floor. But as the Lakers continue to search for consistency, head coach JJ Redick debuted a different frontcourt lineup in recent games […]