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Hall-of-Famer James Worthy is never shy about saying what’s on his mind, especially when it comes to his beloved Los Angeles Lakers. This summer has been a busy one for the purple and gold, from inking Luka Doncic to his new extension to the stunning, $10 billion sale of the franchise. James Worthy, to no […]

Anthony Davis and Luka Doncic were the big names involved in February’s shocking trade between the Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks this past season. In addition to a 2029 first-round pick, Max Christie was also sent to Dallas as part of the deal. Christie impressed early in his Mavs career, so what should fans […]

With the 2025-26 NBA season two months away, ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith released his list of the top-five players to watch entering October. The group is led by Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis and Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic, two stars linked by last season’s blockbuster trade. Smith placed Davis at the top […]

Denver Nuggets All-Star Nikola Jokic led Serbia in a 106-72 blowout win against the Los Angeles Lakers’ Luka Doncic and Slovenia in an EuroBasket exhibition. After Jokic was cleared to play in EuroBasket 2025, he led his team with 10 points, eight rebounds, and four assists in 19 minutes, while Doncic led Slovenia with 17 […]

“What I’m hearing” is a series of Los Angeles Lakers player previews using intel gathered throughout the summer. It will cover, in order, the players who have the most riding on this season and who the Lakers will most need to live up to their expectations. The Luka Doncic era of the Lakers didn’t get […]

It is that time of the year again with the latest iteration of the NBA 2K series just around the corner. NBA 2K26 has an official release date of September 5, and player ratings have already been released in phases. Like every year, the release has led to passionate debates across the board about the […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic is representing his home country of Slovenia well. Recently, a group of Laker fans marveled at his presence at a Slovenian gas station.  Also, it’s worth noting that he is playing for the Slovenian national team in the EuroBasket tournament. Certainly, Doncic’s talent and persona are worth admiring, and […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are looking forward to what they hope will be a prosperous 2025-26 NBA season with a newly slimmed-down Luka Doncic leading the charge. Doncic signed an extension with the Lakers earlier this summer, shortly after new photos revealed that he had lost considerable weight since the Lakers’ 2024-25 season ended versus […]

All that matters to the Los Angeles Lakers and their fans is winning championships. When the Lakers made the move to trade Anthony Davis for Luka Doncic in February, a deal that sent shockwaves through the league, Los Angeles did so with the mindset of competing for titles in the years after LeBron James ultimately […]

The Dallas Mavericks acquired Kyrie Irving from the Brooklyn Nets during the 2022-23 NBA season. Irving joined Luka Doncic in Dallas, giving the Mavs one of the best duos in the league. While speaking on a recent podcast, Mark Cuban revealed Shams Charania’s surprising role in the Irving trade as well as Irving’s contract extension, […]

In light of the Portland Blazers’ sale to their new owner Tom Dundon, an insider claims the bold new ownership group would have expressed interest in Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic before his trade from the Dallas Mavericks. After the most shocking trade in recent history saw the Mavericks trade the face of their […]

Dallas Mavericks Hall of Fame forward Dirk Nowitzki will never forget when Luka Doncic was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers. Even Mavericks CEO Rick Welts thought he received a prank call when he was informed about Doncic’s trade, which was centered on acquiring All-Star center Anthony Davis. To this day, Nowitzki is still in […]

The Los Angeles Lakers won the first-ever iteration of the NBA Cup, back when it was still called the NBA In-Season Tournament, but their journey in the second year of the tournament did not go as swimmingly. Their run in the competition coincided with a bit of a slump for the team last year, with […]

The Los Angeles Lakers entered the offseason with a long list of priorities. They tried to check as many boxes off as they could as ownership shifted from Jeanie Buss to Mark Walter, the owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers. However, Los Angeles kept both of their stars in Luka Doncic and LeBron James. However, […]

After Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic suffered a knee injury during an exhibition game while playing for his native country, Slovenia, some assumed his participation in EuroBasket would come to an end this summer. However, that wasn’t the case as Doncic will return to play for Slovenia, and ESPN’s analyst Stephen A Smith doesn’t […]

Luka Doncic’s body transformation has been a top NBA storyline this offseason. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar will show off his improved physique when he stars for Slovenia at the upcoming Eurobasket 2025. Lakers assistant coach Greg St. Jean, who joined Slovenia’s staff ahead of the competition, said Doncic’s body is far from a finished […]

After Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic experienced a knee injury scare overseas while participating in the EuroBasket tournament with Slovenia, he received an encouraging update. Competing for the first time since the Lakers were eliminated in the first round of last year’s playoffs, Doncic’s update meant a short-term recovery, as the veteran guard was […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are buzzing after the latest news on Luka Doncic. Slovenian veteran Edo Muric, his longtime national team teammate, praised Luka Doncic for a stunning body transformation this summer. Muric added that the changes are more than cosmetic. According to Slovenian national team compatriot Edo Muric, the results are clear. Muric, who […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are hoping to re-enter the title discussion in 2025-26 with a motivated Luka Doncic, who recently signed an extension with the franchise. Doncic unveiled his weight loss in photos revealed by Men’s Health Magazine earlier this summer, which could be a huge development for a Los Angeles team that hasn’t won […]

The Los Angeles Lakers certainly had their stomachs in a knot on Friday when star guard Luka Doncic suffered a knee injury while playing for his home country of Slovenia in a tune-up for EuroBasket this summer. Doncic was taken out by a teammate while defending the paint and immediately was in a lot of […]

The Los Angeles Lakers fanbase was rocked yesterday when news of Luka Doncic’s injury was announced. Playing for his hometown Slovenia team in a Eurobasket exhibition match, the Los Angeles Lakers star left the game when a teammate collided with him. The final diagnosis was a knee contusion, which is good news as he avoids […]

NBA players are in a class of their own when it comes to basketball. As a result, it isn’t surprising that national teams build their rosters around NBA stars. Here is a look at 10 NBA players who are national team cornerstones. Check out the gallery. Nikola Jokic – Serbia Nikola Jokic has won three […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic has avoided a serious setback after an injury scare during Slovenia’s EuroBasket exhibition against Latvia on Saturday, according to Dan Woike of The Athletic. Woike reported on X, formerly known as Twitter, “Luka Doncic was able to walk to the locker room on his own during a Slovenian game […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic appeared to suffer an injury during Slovenia’s EuroBasket exhibition game on Saturday. Doncic’s teammate crashed into him, sending the 26-year-old to the floor. Doncic immediately stood up but was clearly in pain. The Lakers guard appeared to be holding his knee and later headed to the locker room. Video […]

The clock is always ticking on the Los Angeles Lakers as long as LeBron James is on the roster. James is already about to turn 41 years old come December, and as elite of a player as he remains, even Father Time has to catch up to him at some point. James has been putting […]

Ahead of FIBA’s EuroBasket, Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic’s new physique made headlines in Slovenia. Much like the reaction around the NBA world, Luka’s body transformation has been the talk of the offseason. Coupled with Doncic’s new long-term extension with the Lakers, which is for three years and worth $165 million, there’s plenty of […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic will face his former team, the Dallas Mavericks, four times throughout the 2025-26 campaign. Upon the NBA’s release of the regular season schedule, fans will have the opportunity to tune into all four matchups throughout the season. While some predict an MVP-caliber season for Doncic, who will begin his […]

The NBA announced the 2025-26 schedule on Thursday. The Dallas Mavericks will make franchise history within their first five games of the 2025-26 campaign. Dallas is set to open the first five contests at home — the longest homestand the Mavs have ever had to begin a season in franchise history. Mavs schedule: The Mavericks’ […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have made it clear they plan to build their future around Luka Doncic. But the organization’s ambitions may stretch even further. According to Lakers insider Dan Woike, the possibility of pairing Doncic with another generational talent such as Giannis Antetokounmpo or Nikola Jokic has been discussed. However, the odds of a […]

While many wondered how Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic would adapt to his new surroundings after his trade from the Dallas Mavericks, Doncic’s body transformation has headlined this summer’s news cycle. Whether you want to paint it as revenge for the Mavericks’ decision to trade him or a newfound focus, Luka is noticeably thinner […]

It’s been a surprising offseason transformation for Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic. Reports indicate that the five-time All-NBA first-team selection has lost around 30 pounds this summer. That weight loss is already paying dividends on the court, with one NBA scout telling Dallas Hoops Journal how impressive Doncic looks. “Man, he looks incredible,” the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have added a familiar face to their staff for the 2025–26 season, hiring former Dallas Mavericks athletic performance director Jeremy Holsopple as their new head strength and conditioning coach. Marc Stein of The Stein Line reported Monday night that Holsopple, who spent 11 seasons with Dallas, will join the Lakers after […]

Luka Doncic has been the talk of the town for the past few weeks, as everyone has been impressed with his new physique. Not only that, but he just signed a contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers, making him a key part of the franchise for years to come. Next on Doncic’s list for […]

It’s been quite the summer for Luka Doncic. Recently, he signed a $165 contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers. Later this month, he will play for the Slovenian National Team in the EuroBasket Tournament beginning August 27. In an interview with the Slovenian sports newspaper Ekipa, Doncic spoke on the Lakers supporting him in […]

When the Los Angeles Lakers landed Luka Doncic last season, it looked like a heist. But for the Dallas Mavericks, letting go of the All-NBA guard was less about giving up talent and more about regaining control. The “Doncic business” had become a burden, marked by recurring injuries and questionable conditioning. No one seemed more […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves is betting on himself ahead of what could be a pivotal season for both his career and the franchise. According to multiple NBA executives cited by ESPN, guard Reaves is expected to command upwards of $30 million annually when he becomes an unrestricted free agent next offseason. It’s a […]

As the Los Angeles Lakers look to solidify their future around Luka Doncic, ESPN’s Bobby Marks outlined an “ideal” long-term strategy in a recent report — one that hinges on preserving financial flexibility for the 2027 offseason. While the approach may offer significant upside, it also presents substantial risks under the NBA’s current collective bargaining […]

All eyes are on Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers as we near the beginning of the 2025-26 NBA season. Complete with a new offseason look and a legend like LeBron James seeking another title, the Lakers will be must-watch television as they tip-off the newest season. Doncic will be sporting his latest signature […]

Only one team has yet to make any moves this NBA offseason. That would be the Golden State Warriors as a result of their ongoing stalemate with restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga. Little progress has been made between the two parties since the summer began, as the organization and player have been moving in two […]