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Amid Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg’s 3-point shooting woes throughout November, he made franchise history in a 129-119 NBA Cup loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, joining Luka Doncic and Jalen Brunson for the impressive feat. Flagg finished with 13 points on 5-of-11 shooting, including 1-for-3 from deep, 11 assists, and three steals. His 11 […]

The Los Angeles Lakers kept their momentum rolling on Friday night, defeating the Dallas Mavericks 129-119 behind another explosive performance from their backcourt. The win boosted the Lakers’ climb near the top of the Western Conference and secured a flawless 4-0 finish in NBA Cup group play. After the final buzzer, Austin Reaves added a […]

As Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic faced his former team in the Dallas Mavericks, and beat them on Friday night, 129-119, former player Dirk Nowitzki had a lot to say. While Lakers guard Austin Reaves helped Doncic and the team to beat Dallas, Nowitzki would humoursly call out the former Mavericks centerpiece. With Nowitzki […]

With the Dallas Mavericks losing to Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night, 129-119, there was a ton of storyline to the contest. Such as Mavicks star Anthony Davis making his injury return to play the Lakers, it was also a first for rookie Cooper Flagg, facing off against LeBron James. As […]

The Los Angeles Lakers walked away with their 14th win of the season and sixth in a row after taking down the Dallas Mavericks Friday night, but the biggest storyline arguably surfaced after the final buzzer. The Dallas Morning News’ Mike Curtis posted on his X (formerly known as Twitter) account after capturing Lakers superstar […]

It was an emotional night for Luka Doncic on Friday. Doncic helped lead his Los Angeles Lakers to a win over the Dallas Mavericks, his old team. The Lakers star opened up to reporters after the game about what it meant to him to play Dallas. “I would say it’s a little easier now, but […]

The Los Angeles Lakers held off the Dallas Mavericks’ comeback attempt on Friday night in LA, earning a 129-119 win. One of the primary storylines heading into the game was Anthony Davis’ return from injury, as it was his first contest in Los Angeles since last year’s trade. Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves quickly stole […]

All eyes were on the Staples Center as the Los Angeles Lakers took on the Dallas Mavericks on Friday. More importantly, it marked Anthony Davis’s return to Hollywood following the blockbuster trade in February with Luka Doncic. In the process, Davis will take part in his first game at the Staples Center since February 27, […]

Before the Los Angeles Lakers host the Dallas Mavericks, Doncic pulled into Crypto.com Arena in a Bugatti W16 Mistral, yes, the same $5 million hypercar that’s been blowing up timelines and making even Snoop Dogg lose his mind. The two linked up earlier this week, with Snoop getting a close-up look at the limited-edition ride, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers enter the final night of the NBA Cup group stage dealing with a problem that escalated after Luka Doncic called the team’s Cup floor slippery and unsafe earlier in the week. His comments echoed through the locker room, and several teammates agreed. The timing aligns with Anthony Davis’ return for the […]

After initially being listed as questionable due to a calf strain that kept him out for around a month, Dallas Mavericks star Anthony Davis is reportedly expected to play against the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. So, what should fans expect to see from AD in his return […]

Ahead of the 2025 NBA trade deadline, the Dallas Mavericks shocked the NBA world by trading Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. In return, the Lakers sent Anthony Davis, Max Christie and a 2029 first round pick to Dallas. Davis has dealt with injury trouble and has only played in 14 total games with […]

LeBron James is offering rare insight into his relationship with Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick as the team continues one of its strongest starts in recent memory. On the latest episode of Mind the Game, co-hosted with Hall of Famer Steve Nash, James spoke candidly about Redick’s leadership and the tone he sets […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are starting to look like a team capable of doing serious damage in the Western Conference, and Tuesday night’s 135-118 rout of the LA Clippers offered a glimpse of their championship potential. Luka Dončić led the charge with one of his most electrifying performances as a Laker, finishing with 43 points, […]

Bill Simmons may need a moment. The longtime NBA analyst and podcaster took to social media Tuesday night as the Los Angeles Lakers continued their red-hot start to the season, and Luka Dončić delivered yet another superstar performance. Simmons’ reaction said what a lot of stunned NBA fans are thinking. “In 2025, the Lakers went […]

The Los Angeles Lakers may be rolling with confidence after another commanding win. Still, Luka Dončić made it clear that something far more important than stats or standings needs immediate attention: player safety. Following the Lakers’ 135-118 victory over the LA Clippers on Tuesday night, a performance where Dončić erupted for 43 points, 13 assists, […]

The stars came out in Los Angeles on Tuesday night, but none burned brighter than Luka Dončić, who delivered one of his most electrifying performances since joining the Lakers. The 26-year-old guard erupted for 43 points, 13 assists, and 9 rebounds in the Lakers’ 135-118 win over the LA Clippers, extending the team’s win streak […]

LOS ANGELES – During the fourth quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers’ 135-118 NBA Cup win against the LA Clippers, things got a little heated between Luka Doncic and Kris Dunn. Amid the initial confrontation, Jaxson Hayes came to the defense of Doncic, earning the Lakers’ big man a technical foul. Following the game, Lakers […]

Things got chippy between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Los Angeles Clippers in the dying minutes of the fourth quarter in the NBA Cup on Tuesday after Kris Dunn took a swing at Luka Doncic. Fans at Crypto.com Arena erupted after Dunn’s act with 3:33 left in the closing frame. Doncic didn’t react to […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic was smoldering hot in the first half against the Los Angeles Clippers at Crypto.com Arena in the NBA Cup on Tuesday, exploding for 32 points. In the fourth quarter, it seemed like frustration got the better of Clippers guard Kris Dunn, who was defending Doncic for the majority of […]

At this point, the explosive exploits of Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic shouldn’t be a surprise anymore. It has become pretty clear that basketball has gotten too easy for the talented guard. On Tuesday against the Los Angeles Clippers in the NBA Cup, Doncic had Crypto.com Arena rocking after dropping 32 points in the […]

Former NBA scoring champion Luka Doncic did not shoot very well from behind the arc in the previous two Los Angeles Lakers games, both against the Utah Jazz. In those games, the Slovenian was a combined 5-for-22 from deep, though he still had a total of 70 points. In other words, Doncic was bound to […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are gearing up for a pivotal NBA Cup showdown Tuesday vs. the Los Angeles Lakers, and head coach Ty Lue made one thing clear — slowing down Luka Doncic starts with discipline. As the Lakers continue to surge behind their MVP-caliber guard, Lue detailed his team’s main defensive focus heading into […]

Throughout their history, the Los Angeles Lakers have been one of the premier franchises in the NBA with a total of 17 championships. The most recent stars to have led the Lakers to titles were LeBron James (2020) and the late Kobe Bryant (2009/10). The Lakers are ushering in a new era with Luka Doncic […]

When the 2025-26 NBA season began, all attention in the Eastern Conference was solely cast on the Cleveland Cavaliers and New York Knicks as the only real contenders, simply forgetting about what JB Bickerstaff, Cade Cunningham, and the Detroit Pistons achieved. Well, Cunningham is quickly reminding everyone who the Pistons are, and he’s now drawing […]

The latest addition to Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic‘s car collection is a black Bugatti W16 Mistral Roadster, which is worth $5 million, and rapper Snoop Dogg was impressed. After paying a visit to the UCLA Health Training Center, Snoop couldn’t help but gush about Doncic’s latest car, via a video posted on the […]

Without LeBron James, the Los Angeles Lakers were rolling, with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves putting up historic numbers. Now that James is back, the Lakers are in an even better position to contend in the Western Conference, and they have moved into a season-high position in the NBA power rankings. After missing the first […]

As expected, the Los Angeles Lakers came away victorious against the underperforming Utah Jazz on Sunday. However, they only came out with a 108-106 victory. After the game, head coach JJ Redick didn’t hold back when sharing what he said to the team, per “I told the guys this after the game: We’re literally one […]

The Los Angeles Lakers organized a pickleball tournament during a four-day break in their schedule. Players, coaches, and staff competed in the event at their El Segundo facility, with bracket-style matchups that turned surprisingly competitive for a squad that’s been building strong chemistry early this season. Luka Doncic faced off against head coach JJ Redick […]

The bond between Luka Dončić and the city of Dallas clearly hasn’t faded, and on Sunday night in Salt Lake City, he reminded everyone of it. Moments after leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a gritty 108-106 win over the Utah Jazz, the superstar point guard walked off the court and summed up his post-match […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have moved to 12-4 on the season after escaping with a 108-106 win over the Utah Jazz on Sunday night. It was Luka Doncic who starred for the Lakers on a night where Austin Reaves’ outside shot wasn’t quite working, LeBron James isn’t fully up to speed just yet, and Deandre […]

In an odd scheduling quirk, the Los Angeles Lakers had four days off in between games heading into their Sunday night clash against the Utah Jazz. While rest is generally good for NBA teams, this lengthy layoff seemed to sap any sort of rhythm from the Lakers. But they hit their stride when it mattered […]

It’s been an interesting season in Southern California, as the Lakers are thriving in the Western Conference, despite some hiccups. This has led some NBA insiders to debate whether they are Western Conference contenders and can compete for a championship, according to a one-month, 30-team report by Tim Bontemps. “It has been a fascinating opening […]

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers have been one of the better teams in the Western Conference in the early-goings of the regular season with an 11-4 record. While the Lakers’ offense has been solid, the team’s defense could stand to improve as the season goes on. Following Lakers’ practice on Thursday morning, Luka […]

As the Los Angeles Lakers navigate the early stages of the 2025-26 NBA season, a growing narrative around the league suggests that the team may be gearing up for aggressive trade activity. However, according to multiple insiders, the Lakers may be slowing those conversations down, at least temporarily, as they finally get their full roster […]

The Los Angeles Lakers got a big break when LeBron James made his season debut after sitting out the first 14 games with sciatica. But even with James back, it was Luka Doncic who led the way in Tuesday’s 140-126 win over the Utah Jazz with 37 points while shooting 11 for 22. Despite that, […]

As the Los Angeles Lakers improved to 11–4 following a 140–126 win over the Utah Jazz on Tuesday night, a newly surfaced statistic has further emphasized the disparity in the blockbuster trade that sent Luka Doncic to Los Angeles and brought Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks. A graphic posted by ClutchPoints on X, formerly […]

As the Dallas Mavericks continue their disappointing start to the 2025–26 NBA season with a 4–11 record, new reporting has revealed how former general manager Nico Harrison convinced team owner Patrick Dumont to approve a trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. The organization fired Harrison last Tuesday following the team’s continued […]

Amid LeBron James’ much-awaited season debut, Luka Doncic exploded in frustration as the Los Angeles Lakers star argued a questionable call during a tense stretch against the Utah Jazz, turning the sequence into one of the night’s most dramatic scenes. Bill Kennedy, the veteran referee in charge of the sequence, kept calm while Doncic pressed […]