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Heading into the postseason, it seemed Luka Doncic and LeBron James were flanked by a third star, as Austin Reaves was coming off a season in which he averaged 20.2 points, 5.8 assists and 4.5 rebounds per game with 46/37.7/87.7 shooting splits. Reaves operating as a primary, secondary or tertiary creator was something the Los […]

The Los Angeles Lakers went all-in on winning Game 4 in Minnesota against the Timberwolves, but it didn’t pay off. Head coach JJ Redick went with the same five players for the entire second half, but the Wolves still stormed back and got a 116-113 win to take a 3-1 lead in the series. The […]

A downtown Los Angeles mural that was made to honor Kobe Bryant and Gigi Bryant was vandalized earlier this week, and a GoFundMe was created to help raise money for restoration. The mural was created after Kobe and Gigi tragically lost their lives in a helicopter crash back in January of 2020. It is an […]

Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers suffered a crushing defeat in Game 4 against the Minnesota Timberwolves. One controversial play that stood out involved Wolves forward Jaden McDaniels, and JJ Redick says it helped decide the game. With about 35.4 seconds remaining in the game, Doncic fell to the ground while being defended by […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ backs are up against the wall in their first-round playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Lakers trail the series, 3-1, heading back to Los Angeles. Despite scoring a team-high 38 points, Luka Doncic has once again found himself in the crosshairs. Following their 116-113 loss in Game 4 in Minnesota, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are going back home down 3-1 in their series against the Minnesota Timberwolves, and they have to look for a lot of answers to avoid elimination. Luka Doncic has had a solid series so far, but it hasn’t been enough to keep the Lakers afloat in most of the games. Doncic […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have fallen 3-1 in the series against the Minnesota Timberwolves after suffering a brutal 116-113 Game 4 loss. L.A. has had no answers in several games so far. However, it appears Luka Doncic’s play in the fourth quarter could be the reason why the team is struggling against Minnesota in this […]

The Los Angeles Lakers find themselves in desperation mode as their first-round NBA Playoffs series shifts back to Crypto.com Arena, and they’re a loss from elimination. They find themselves in this spot because Rob Pelinka, Jeanie Buss, and the rest of the organization’s leadership made the decision to ride out the string with LeBron James […]

During a recent interview with Caleb Pressley, Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic was asked if he was “Bronsexual” in reference to their forward LeBron James. Upon being asked the question, Doncic chuckled to himself. After his initial reaction to it, he swiftly replied, “Sure,” confirming he is, in fact, “Bronsexual.” Luka Dončić finally admits […]

As Kendrick Perkins blamed Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick for the collapse in Game 4 against the Minnesota Timberwolves, the basketball analyst’s focus wasn’t just on him. While Lakers star Luka Doncic has been the topic of conversation after the 116-113 Game 4 loss, Perkins would humble the player, even giving some credit […]

“Defense wins championships.” That three-word phrase has consistently been Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison’s reasoning for trading Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. Doncic’s Lakers were defeated by the Minnesota Timberwolves 116-113 in Game 4 of their playoff series on Sunday, however. The defeat led to eye-opening remarks from Kendrick Perkins of ESPN […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are in a tough situation as they are now just a loss away in the first round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs from getting eliminated by Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves. On Sunday night, the Lakers appeared to be in control of Game 4 in the Twin Cities and looked […]

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Luka Doncic issued a strong reminder after the team’s 116-113 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. LA entered the playoffs with title-sized expectations but now finds itself on the brink of a disappointing first-round exit. The Lakers once again struggled down the stretch against a young but experienced Wolves team that […]

MINNEAPOLIS – The Los Angeles Lakers are sitting where no NBA team wants to be in the playoffs. That’s staring down the wrong end of a 3-1 series deficit, which is where the Lakers stand following their 116-113 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 4. Head coach JJ Redick opted to go with major […]

Luka Doncic recently appeared on an episode of Sundae Conversation with Caleb Pressley. Doncic was asked a number of questions by Pressley, but one specific moment will catch Dallas Wings and even Dallas Mavericks fans’ attention. “Caitlin Clark,” Doncic responded when asked by Pressley who his favorite women’s basketball player is. The Sundae Conversation host […]

The Los Angeles Lakers suffered a 116-113 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 4 of the first round to fall down 3-1 in the series, and Luka Doncic was a target for many due to his struggles on the defensive side. The Lakers were in a position to come away with a win, but […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic played sick in the Lakers’ 116-104 Game 3 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night. Lakers head coach JJ Redick even admitted Doncic had been “vomiting all afternoon” leading up to the game. The good news is Doncic isn’t on the Game 4 injury report, and ESPN’s Shams […]

Luka Doncic dealt with a stomach bug during the Los Angeles Lakers’ 116-104 defeat against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night. Doncic played despite the circumstances, but he was limited to just 17 points. The good news is that Luka is not listed on the NBA injury report for Game 4. In fact, the only […]

Game 3 of the first-round playoff series between Anthony Edwards’ Minnesota Timberwolves and Luka Doncic’s Los Angeles Lakers was already packed with intensity, but an unexpected disruption from the crowd added a new twist. A Timberwolves fan, blowing a whistle from the stands, repeatedly imitated the officials, creating confusion among players on both sides. The […]

Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves earned a 116-104 victory over Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 3 of their playoff series on Friday night. Edwards also threw down a massive dunk over Doncic during the game. Although it impressed most of the NBA world, Edwards was not satisfied with the poster. […]

Game 3 of the Los Angeles Lakers’ first-round matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves was quite the barnburner. But in the end, the Lakers ran out of gas, with Luka Doncic not being his best self in a 116-104 loss that wasn’t as lopsided as the final score line would indicate. Doncic was clearly under the […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves and Los Angeles Lakers are in a heated battle in Game 3 of their first round playoff series. Things got even more fiery when Donte DiVincenzo got pissed at the referee over a no-call. Donte DiVincenzo calls referee a “b***h” but doesn’t get technical foul During the fourth quarter of Game 3, […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves and the Los Angeles Lakers are battling it out in a very close Game 3 that will determine who has the upper hand in this first round series. The Wolves snatched home-court advantage with a big win in Game 1 before the Lakers responded in Game 2. With the two teams going […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are one of the most storied franchises in the NBA. Many basketball legends have donned the purple and gold and seen their names go up in the Crypto.com Arena rafters. But who will follow Pau Gasol’s jersey retirement? One Lakers reporter gave three answers; LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and Luka Doncic. […]

Luka Doncic’s health has been the subject of great attention over the past few seasons and particularly this season following his trade to the Los Angeles Lakers. While much has been debated about his habits and work ethic, fans have begun to notice the frequency at which Doncic’s knees bleed through his tights during games. […]

The basketball world was rocked when news broke, Luka Dončić, the face of the Dallas Mavericks, was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers. What started as a laughable suggestion inside the Mavericks’ front office quickly turned into one of the most controversial moves in Mavericks franchise history. Sources say Mavericks governor Patrick Dumont initially brought […]

New reporting has shed light on Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd’s internal reaction to the team’s blockbuster decision to trade Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in early February. According to Tim Cato of the D Magazine-backed DLLS network, Kidd reportedly harbored deep frustrations with both the roster upheaval and the front office’s […]

DALLAS — On Wednesday, the Dallas Wings held an introductory press conference for the five players they selected in the 2025 WNBA Draft. With Paige Bueckers being selected first overall, Dallas basketball fans are excited at the moment. The excitement is especially important as basketball fans in Dallas have been frustrated over the past couple […]

Game 2 between the Lakers and Timberwolves was supposed to be about evening the series. Instead, it sparked a debate that has now taken over headlines. Late in the fourth, with the Lakers in control and Luka Doncic pushing toward another historic playoff performance, Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels found himself on the wrong side of […]

The Los Angeles Lakers came back in Game 2 and defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 94-84 to tie the series as they head on the road next. It was a big game from Luka Doncic, who finished with 31 points, 12 rebounds, and nine assists. Of course, at the end of the game, the players come […]

The NBA world seems to still be shocked about the Dallas Mavericks trading Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers earlier in the season. Not only did fans have a lot to say about the trade, but the NBA players also had a handful on things to get off their chests about the move. In […]

The Los Angeles Lakers secured a crucial win Tuesday night, defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves 94-85 to even their first-round NBA Playoff series at 1-1. LeBron James and Luka Doncic once again played central roles in what has quickly become one of the most compelling matchups of the postseason. Following the game, James spoke with Mike […]

The Los Angeles Lakers dropped Game 1 of the Western Conference first round against the Minnesota Timberwolves, 117-95. However, Game 2 was much different as the Lakers earned the 94-85 win to tie the series at 1-1. Luka Doncic (31 points, 12 rebounds, nine assists) and LeBron James (21 points, 11 rebounds, seven assists) both […]

Luka Doncic has never been one to shy away from big moments—or big matchups. And in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 94–85 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series, the Slovenian superstar didn’t hold back in making his strategy clear: go straight at Rudy Gobert. Doncic, who finished with 31 […]

What might have gotten overlooked during the Los Angeles Lakers’ surge in the second-half of the campaign is that Luka Doncic was struggling from the field. He shot less than 40 percent in four of his first six games with the team and had several other cold nights along the way. Those struggles are hard […]

As the Los Angeles Lakers look to get revenge on the Minnesota Timberwolves and shore things up at 1-1 in their open playoff series, Luka Doncic made waves with an absolutely vicious shot through the hearts of Chris Finch’s bench. With Donte DiVincenzo charging in to defend the shot, Doncic left a deep 3-ball fly […]

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has been a target of criticism due to the way he runs the team for a long time, but Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison is taking the brunt of the heat after the controversial trade of Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. Jones was asked about the Doncic […]

One day after Nico Harrison made a shocking admission regarding Luka Doncic, Stephen A Smith was dumbfounded. It takes a lot to make him perplexed, but the Dallas Mavericks general manager seemed to do the trick. When asked about Harrison’s comments on First Take, Smith had a simple answer. .@stephenasmith reacts to Mavs GM Nico […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were humbled in Game 1 of their first-round series against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Despite getting a strong outing from Luka Doncic, the Lakers’ defense couldn’t hold down the Timberwolves as Minnesota exploded for 21 made three-pointers on 50 percent shooting from beyond the arc to take a 117-95 win on the […]