Luka Doncic Articles - Page 27

Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam wanted no part in being asked what the NBA should change. After Luka Doncic was suddenly traded, he felt that he might be next. “Bro, I don’t like getting into… I’m just here so I don’t get fined… I’m cool with everything,” Siakam joked. “They traded Luka [Doncic] last time, […]

The old saying goes that time heals all wounds, but apparently, 13 days isn’t enough time to heal the wound that general manager Nico Harrison opened up in the hearts of Dallas Mavericks fans who expected to watch Luka Doncic win awards and titles over the next decade. Doncic was traded to the Los Angeles […]

Valentine’s Day is not just for lovers, but it seems to be for NBA fans as well. They’re having fun making Valentine’s Day cards for several players in the league, and Luka Doncic and Bradley Beal have been at the top of everyone’s jokes. In one card with Doncic on the cover, it says, “I […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been rejuvenated by the most shocking trade in NBA history; instead of feeling out what the future holds for them in the post-LeBron James era, the Lakers have managed to secure a more concrete path to sustainable contention over the next decade or so, having secured the services of Luka […]

Max Christie started his career with the Dallas Mavericks in a way that not even Luka Doncic accomplished. Since the Mavericks acquired him from the Los Angeles Lakers before the NBA trade deadline, Christie has been on a scoring tear for his new team. After his first five games, he scored 15 or more points […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves dropped a brutal game on Wednesday evening to the Milwaukee Bucks without both Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard. The loss sets the stage for Thursday evening’s game vs the Oklahoma City Thunder, which is the final game before the All-Star break for both squads. Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards was one of the […]

The Dallas Mavericks, in spite of recent on-court results, which include three wins in their last four games, continue to be overshadowed by the stunning trade of Luka Doncic nearly two weeks ago. Following the trade, which sent Doncic, a five-time All-NBA first-team selection, to the Los Angeles Lakers, reports surfaced indicating members of the […]

The Luka Doncic trade that the Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Lakers made before the 2025 NBA trade deadline may go down as one of the most controversial deals ever. Doncic, a five-time All-Star and five-time All-NBA performer, has already cemented himself as one of the best talents in the league at only 25 years […]

JJ Redick and the Los Angeles Lakers saw their six-game win streak snapped in Utah on Wednesday, falling 131-119 to the Jazz. A sluggish performance halted their momentum just before the All-Star break, marking Luka Doncic’s first loss in his second game with the team. Mutual respect between Luka Doncic and JJ Redick According to […]

Luka Doncic being a member of the Los Angeles Lakers via trade still feels like we’re all part of some NBA 2K simulation, but alas, this is real life, and Doncic is looking to lead the Lakers to the promised land alongside LeBron James. And what better way for Doncic to integrate himself into the […]

It has been a while since the last time veteran NBA big man Markieff Morris was a significant on-court contributor to a team. He has not averaged more than 10 minutes a game since the 2022-23 season. Additionally, he’s averaged only 6.4 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game since the 2020-21 campaign. So […]

The much-anticipated debut of Luka Doncic as a Los Angeles Laker did not disappoint. The Lakers’ matchup against the Utah Jazz on Monday night averaged 2.01 million viewers on ESPN, making it the 15th most-watched game of the season and the second most-watched game on ESPN, trailing only the Warriors-Celtics game on November 6, which drew […]

The NBA world is still recovering from the aftershocks of the trade that sent Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for Anthony Davis. The trade immediately vilified Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison, and things have somehow gotten worse for Dallas in the days since with the news that […]

Is new Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic the NBA version of Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani when it comes to economic impact? When the Mavericks traded Doncic to the Lakers, one of the first things people focused on was the money he’d be losing. The amount was staggering. $117 million. That’s how much […]

The Los Angeles Lakers visit the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night. Luka Doncic is on the injury report alongside LeBron James, who’s listed as probable. Doncic is dealing with a left calf strain, while James is experiencing left ankle soreness after going for 24 points, eight assists, and seven rebounds in a 132-113 win against […]

Miami Heat veteran Kevin Love continues to take subtle shots at his former teammate, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James. His latest jab was in response to James’ recent post featuring Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. Using a 2015 tweet, Love responded to James’ “fit out” advice toward Doncic before Luka made his Lakers debut. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers may not have come into the season with much fanfare regarding their hopes of winning a championship. But their excellent maneuverings prior to the trade deadline have drastically changed the outlook surrounding the team. Their blockbuster trade for Luka Doncic has sparked so much hype, deservedly so, and even LeBron James […]

ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith’s eye-opening take on Mavericks’ power forward Anthony Davis in 2022 is resurfacing after the Luka Doncic trade. The blockbuster deal involving the two future Hall-of-Famers is perhaps the most shocking trade in NBA history. Both the Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Lakers will ultimately be monitored very closely over the […]

LeBron James’ legendary work ethic continues to leave a lasting impression, with Luka Doncic’s father, Sasa, reportedly among those recently in awe of his dedication. According to Sam Amick of The Athletic, Sasa Doncic was particularly struck by James’ pregame routine before the Los Angeles Lakers’ matchup against the Golden State Warriors last Thursday. James, […]

DALLAS — Monday night’s Sacramento Kings-Dallas Mavericks clash was far from an ordinary NBA game. In fact, it was one of the strangest NBA nights in recent memory. Between fans getting ejected, Mark Cuban yelling at fans, a coach not speaking after the game and more, this Monday night contest featured plenty of distractions. So […]

Let’s be honest — this was an absolutely bonkers NBA trade deadline. From Luka Dončić to the Lakers, to Jimmy Butler to the Warriors, to Mark Williams to the Lakers, then back to the Hornets, then to… whatever weird limbo he’s in now… you’d be forgiven if you missed some of the other smaller trades […]

LOS ANGELES – From the minute the ball tipped, one of the biggest questions on the minds of Los Angeles Lakers fans was how well new superstar Luka Doncic would fit in his debut alongside current superstar LeBron James. Once the game was over, and the Lakers rolled to a 132-113 win, although Luka Doncic […]

DALLAS — Kyrie Irving was selected to the NBA All-Star team as Anthony Davis’ replacement on Monday before the Dallas Mavericks’ game against the Sacramento Kings. Davis is currently dealing with an adductor strain, so he will be unable to participate in the All-Star game. The Mavs were ultimately defeated by a final score of […]

The Los Angeles Lakers extended their win streak to six games with a 133-132 victory over the Utah Jazz on Monday night, improving to a 32-19 record and securing the fourth seed in the Western Conference. The win continued the team’s strong form ahead of the All-Star break, where they have established themselves as one […]

The Los Angeles Lakers convincingly beat the Utah Jazz last night in Luka Doncic’s debut with the team, and JJ Redick is pumped, to say the least. Redick, who is in his first season as the Lakers’ head coach, briefly played alongside Doncic when the two were members of the Dallas Mavericks. And Redick, unsurprisingly, […]

Luka Doncic was recently traded to the Los Angeles Lakers in one of the wildest trades that the NBA has ever seen, and he made his debut with his new team on Monday night. Doncic and the Lakers hosted the Utah Jazz, and they cruised to a 132-113 victory. Doncic and LeBron James combined for […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks were defeated by the Sacramento Kings 129-128 in a thrilling overtime contest on Monday night. Kyrie Irving, who was selected to the All-Star team before the game, played well but the Mavs were still ultimately defeated. Irving finished the game with 30 points, nine rebounds, seven assists and three steals. […]

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving wanted to be in North Texas in the 2022-23 season when he asked the Brooklyn Nets for a trade. He got his wish, forming a lethal partnership with Luka Doncic, helping take the team to the 2024 NBA finals. But, his journey with Luka was cut short earlier this month […]

The abrupt end of the Luka Doncic era in Dallas left so much pain for Dallas Mavericks fans — and understandably so. Doncic was the Mavs’ franchise player, someone many consider an untradeable piece. But clearly, Nico Harrison and the Mavericks did not share the same view, as Dallas decided to pull off the unthinkable, […]

When the Los Angeles Lakers introduced Luka Doncic for the first time against the Utah Jazz on Feb. 10, they gave him the honorary gesture of being the last name announced for the starting lineup. The sold-out crowd, most of whom filled the Crypto.com Arena to witness Doncic’s debut, gave their new superstar a monumental […]

While the Los Angeles Rams mull over whether to trade Cooper Kupp, the other standout wide receiver, Puka Nacua, is enjoying the Lakers’ season. And Nacua shouted out Luka Doncic after the pair executed a jersey swap, according to a post on X by ClutchPoints. Luka Doncic x Puka Nacua jersey swap 🔥 (via @jovanbuha) […]

Luka Doncic made his Los Angeles Lakers debut on Monday night, helping his new squad grab a blowout win over the lowly Utah Jazz at Crypto.com Arena. Following the contest, Luka of course met with the media and was surprised just how many reporters were in the postgame presser. Via Jovan Buha: “Luka Doncic walking […]

The sting of the Dallas Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers is still being felt by countless Mavs fans. On Monday, multiple Mavericks supporters were even escorted off their seats at the American Airlines Center, after showing their true feelings about general manager Nico Harrison, considered the main architect of […]

Luka Doncic made his debut with the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday in a 132-113 win against the Utah Jazz, and after the game, he posted a thank you message to the fans who have welcomed him to his new team after the shocking trade from the Dallas Mavericks. “Hey Lakers nation, sometimes life has […]

Not since LeBron James first suited up in purple and gold has a Los Angeles Lakers debut been as anticipated as Luka Doncic’s on Feb. 10. In his first game for the team following his trade from the Dallas Mavericks, Doncic’s opening act stirred enough buzz around the league for Dirk Nowitzki to witness it […]

In something that remains very difficult to believe, Luka Doncic is now teammates with LeBron James on the Los Angeles Lakers. Now, the Purple and Gold faithful have always been a bit delusional in that they believe that the biggest stars of the game will always come play for LA, but somehow, the Lakers were […]

Luka Doncic was involved in one of the biggest trades in NBA history ahead of the trade deadline as he was sent to the Los Angeles Lakers, and he made his debut on Monday night in LA. He was originally supposed to make his debut on Saturday, but it was pushed back due to a […]

It still does not feel real that Luka Doncic is now a member of the Los Angeles Lakers organization. It remains one of the most downright perplexing moves in NBA history for the Dallas Mavericks to have come to the conclusion that they were better off without Doncic moving forward. But on Monday night, it […]

Utah Jazz head coach Will Hardy gave an honest assessment of the Lakers’ new duo of Lebron James and Luka Doncic. The superstar point guard is set to debut against the Jazz on Monday night in one of the most anticipated games of the season. Los Angeles stunned the NBA world with the Luka Doncic-Anthony […]