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The Los Angeles Lakers are navigating a delicate period as they await the return of superstar guard Luka Doncic from a left hamstring injury. Head coach JJ Redick recently provided a promising update, describing the MVP candidate’s status as progressing and noting that he is currently day-to-day. This news comes as a major relief for […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are holding their breath as they navigate the final stretch before the All-Star break, and all eyes are on the health of Luka Doncic. After the superstar guard missed a crucial matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder, head coach JJ Redick provided a brief but telling update on his status. When […]

The NBA has had its fair share of well-established trash talkers over the years. However, who is the No. 1 trash talker on the Los Angeles Lakers right now? Star guard Luka Doncic named the player he believes talks the most on the roster. While sitting down on the “Cousins” podcast hosted by NBA legends […]

On Tuesday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers will hit the floor at home for a big game against the San Antonio Spurs. The Lakers are looking to bounce back after losing a tough one to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night, also at home. Unfortunately, the team received a rough injury update on several […]

This year’s MVP race has been very intriguing because of how injuries have dictated the rankings. Health always plays a big factor in determining every award and the eventual NBA champion, but it seems like when one MVP candidate gets off the injury list this season, another one is added. That is exactly what has […]

We’re back with another betting prediction and pick for today’s NBA slate as we head to the Western Conference for this next showdown. The Oklahoma City Thunder (40-13) will take on the Los Angeles Lakers (32-19) with Oklahoma City leading the season series 1-0. Check our NBA odds series for the Thunder-Lakers prediction and pick. The Oklahoma […]

After suffering what JJ Redick called a mild hamstring injury, Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic missed the team’s win against the Golden State Warriors on Saturday as he was ruled out on the injury report. With the Lakers set to face off against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night, Luka Doncic was officially […]

While fans will see Luke Kennard make his debut with the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday night against the Golden State Warriors, one player viewers will not see is star Luka Doncic, as his further status on his hamstring injury has been revealed. As Doncic’s injury severity with the Lakers has been speculated, head coach […]

The Los Angeles Lakers continue their homestand leading up to the All-Star break with a showdown against the Golden State Warriors on Saturday. But as has been the case this season, they’re going to be short-handed. Luka Doncic suffered a hamstring injury during the Lakers’ win against the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday, and he was […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will enter Saturday’s game against the Golden State Warriors 31-19. They have won two straight after defeating the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday, 119-115. But in the win, the Lakers suffered a big-time loss. Superstar Luka Doncic suffered a hamstring injury after playing just 16 minutes. Doncic left the game and did […]

The Los Angeles Lakers suffered a big blow on Thursday when Luka Doncic exited with a hamstring injury. After the game, Austin Reaves discussed the injury and what losing Doncic for any period of time would mean to the team. “Hopefully nothing major. We need him, he's our best player and the engine [for] a […]

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers grabbed a come from behind win, 119-115, against the visiting Philadelphia 76ers, but the major concern following the game was the status of Luka Doncic who exited the game in the first half due to what was being called a leg injury, and he did not return to […]

Los Angeles Lakers fans are cursing the basketball gods during Thursday’s home matchup versus the Philadelphia 76ers. Just two nights after welcoming back Austin Reaves, LA watched the team’s top player suffer an injury. Luka Doncic grabbed at his leg before retreating to the locker room during the second quarter. He was eventually ruled out […]

On Wednesday, the Dallas Mavericks elected to shake things up by trading Anthony Davis to the Washington Wizards in a package centered around young players and draft compensation. The move officially solidifies Cooper Flagg’s role as the number one option on the team moving forward, and allows the Mavericks to further distance themselves from the […]

The Dallas Mavericks have had a down season, with Cooper Flagg providing the few highlights. After Flagg achieved another rookie milestone, ESPN analyst Brian Windhorst discussed him and speculated that he might go further than Luka Dončić ever did, according to getUp. "It's very possible Cooper Flagg could end up being a better player and […]

On February 4, the Dallas Mavericks traded Anthony Davis to the Washington Wizards — almost exactly one year after the Mavs traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers for Davis. The harsh reality is that the Doncic trade has become an absolute disaster for the Mavs — which is what many expected to occur. […]

Following the one-year anniversary of the trade that shocked the NBA, Los Angeles Lakers All-Star Luka Doncic reflected on his transition from the Dallas Mavericks. Anthony Davis headlined a packaged deal for the Mavericks. Before the NBA world learned that Davis’ tenure with the Mavericks would be cut short due to his trade to the […]

It’s been a year since the insane blockbuster trade that shook the world. Luka Doncic is playing for the Los Angeles Lakers, trying to get them back to the NBA Finals. Anthony Davis was playing for the Dallas Mavericks, but more injuries never let him get comfortable there. Now, AD has been traded to the […]

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 […]