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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 […]

The Los Angeles Lakers notched their third straight win with a 140-126 victory over the Utah Jazz on Tuesday night. LeBron James made his season debut for the Lakers, and teammate Luka Doncic was clear on how the veteran made his mark in his first contest of the campaign. “He does things that other people […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are rolling, as they moved to 11-4 on the 2025-26 season with a 140-125 win over the Utah Jazz on Tuesday night. The vibes are immaculate in the Lakers locker room right now, especially when elder statesman LeBron James made his season debut and put up 11 points and 12 assists […]

Amid the Los Angeles Lakers’ strong start to the 2025-26 season, a portion of the Lakers fanbase believed that they can finally move on from LeBron James now that Luka Doncic is the number one option on this roster. But that was folly; James remains a brilliant player who can shapeshift depending on his team’s […]

The Los Angeles Lakers continue to stack wins early in the 2025-26 season. Their biggest headline this week, though, didn’t come from a box score. It came from a practice clip that lit up social media. A lighthearted exchange between Luka Doncic and Rui Hachimura went viral on Tuesday. It showcased not just humor, but […]

The Dallas Mavericks entered a new era last season, and a fresh round of Mavericks rumors now points to a surprising factor behind the blockbuster Luka Doncic trade. A report circulating this week suggests a negative interaction between Doncic and team governor Patrick Dumont may have influenced the franchise’s decision. The speculation has centered on […]

Luka Doncic is the gift that keeps on giving for the Los Angeles Lakers. Even when Los Angeles is not playing a game, the Slovenian superstar can still find ways to leave the Purple & Gold and their fans amazed. Just take for example this incredible one-handed heave from 90 feet away that Doncic drained […]

Once again, it seems like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic will be the two players battling for the MVP award late in the 2025-26 NBA season. However, this year’s MVP race is much more open than in years past, especially with the hot starts we have seen from Giannis Antetokounmpo, Victor Wembanyama, and Luka Doncic. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have enjoyed a solid start to the new season, and five-time All-Star Luka Doncic has been one of the group’s primary catalysts. The 26-year-old revealed that the team’s chemistry has been strong to begin the campaign, and also noted that he has felt more comfortable during his first full year in […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have won their last two games and have gone 8-2 across their last 10 contests. With LeBron James nearing a return from injury, All-Star teammate Luka Doncic offered a take on how the team will be impacted by the four-time champion’s presence. “I mean, LeBron’s played basketball [for a long time]. […]

Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers voiced clear frustration with officiating after a controversial sequence involving Luka Doncic in a lopsided loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. Rivers questioned why defenders are not given more room to contest shots after Doncic drew contact on a play the Bucks believed should have been ruled an offensive […]

The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 119-95 on Saturday night to secure their second straight victory. According to Los Angeles center, Deandre Ayton, the team’s latest loss has granted them the urgency to find their footing over the last two contests. According to Ayton, the Lakers’ 121-92 loss the the Oklahoma City Thunder […]

The Los Angeles Lakers headed to Milwaukee riding a wave of confidence despite LeBron James sitting out with sciatica. Luka Doncic had already made it clear the team needed to embrace a next-man-up approach during this stretch, and he backed up those words with another explosive performance against the Bucks. Doncic dropped 41 points in […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been thriving with their dynamic duo leading the charge, improving to 9-4 on the season. Luka Doncic has been putting up MVP-caliber numbers while drawing constant defensive attention, but he’s turning that pressure into an advantage for his team. Following the Lakers’ 118-104 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans in […]

The Los Angeles Lakers improved to 9-4 on the season, and 2-0 in NBA Cup play following their 118-104 win against the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday. In the Lakers’ win, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves continued to lay their claim to being the best duo in the NBA as both players combined for 55 […]

Replacing Luka Doncic’s production at point guard has been a challenge for the Dallas Mavericks ever since the shocking trade in February. Kyrie Irving suffered a season-ending injury not long after Doncic was moved, and he is not expected to return until early 2026. The Mavs later selected Cooper Flagg in the 2025 NBA Draft […]

No matter what trades are made from now until the end of existence, nothing will ever come close to the shocking and time-stopping trade the Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Lakers made at the start of February 2025. Never in a million years could someone have predicted that the Mavs would ever trade Luka Doncic, […]

Following the Los Angeles Lakers’ 121-92 loss to the reigning NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder, star guard Luka Doncic avoided directly addressing the recent firing of former Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison, offering only brief reflections on his time with the franchise. Doncic spoke with Michael Scotto of HoopsHype after Thursday’s defeat, steering conversation […]

It has been a rough week for the purple and gold, as the Los Angeles Lakers have gone 1-2 on their five-game road trip. After the Lakers fell to the Atlanta Hawks, they bounced back with a 121-111 win over the Charlotte Hornets before an ugly performance against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Lakers’ coach JJ […]

It was a rough night at the Paycom Center, as the Los Angeles Lakers endured an absolute blowout at the hands of the Oklahoma City Thunder, losing 121-92. After the loss, Luka Doncic blamed himself while speaking in the press conference. “Probably one of the worst this season,” Doncic acknowledged. “Wallace did a great job […]

Back in February, it seemed like every piece of damning evidence pointing towards the inevitability of the Dallas Mavericks’ decision to trade away Luka Doncic came out on social media. One of those was the footage of Michael Finley, who is now the interim general manager of the Mavs after Nico Harrison’s firing, snatching away […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — After Los Angeles Lakers forward Maxi Kleber responded to Nico Harrison’s firing by the hands of his former team — the Dallas Mavericks — a reporter asked Luka Doncic for a comment on the matter. Harrison, the former Mavs GM who shipped Doncic, Kleber, and Markieff Morris for Anthony Davis, Max Christie, […]

There simply is no stopping the Oklahoma City Thunder. Despite being on the second night of a back-to-back, they have thoroughly dismantled the 8-3 Los Angeles Lakers led by Luka Doncic. They wasted no time putting the pressure on the defensive end, resulting in them laying the smackdown on the Purple and Gold every which […]

The Dallas Mavericks fired Nico Harrison on Tuesday, bringing an end to the general manager’s time with the Mavs. The franchise and legend Dirk Nowitzki have seemingly been distant ever since Harrison traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. Dirk — who has a statue outside of the American Airlines Center — attended Doncic’s […]

Once again, the NBA All-Star Game will have a new feel to it. The NBA has been seeking ways to improve the All-Star Game in recent years, and for this February’s spectacle in Los Angeles, another new format will be introduced. This year, the NBA won’t have the same four-team mini-tournament format they tinkered with […]

As the Dallas Mavericks’ struggles deepen following the firing of general manager Nico Harrison, new details have surfaced regarding Klay Thompson’s free agency decision this past summer — one that could soon come full circle. According to The Athletic, Thompson chose to sign with the Mavericks primarily to play alongside Luka Doncic rather than join […]

With Nico Harrison having been fired by the Dallas Mavericks, the Luka Doncic trade’s case as the worst deal in NBA history has only grown. More than nine months after Harrison, the Mavs general manager, shockingly pulled the trigger on sending Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers, Dallas owner Patrick Dumont dismissed Harrison after nearly […]

The bombshell news that the Dallas Mavericks were firing GM Nico Harrison was as blockbuster as the decision to trade Luka Doncic in February. In many ways, it speaks to the chaos that has engulfed this organization throughout the year. One of those weighing in is rookie Cooper Flagg’s mother, Kelly. On Monday, she retweeted […]

It’s been a hectic 24 hours for the Dallas Mavericks. First, their embattled GM, Nico Harrison, was fired. Then, practice photos of Anthony Davis surfaced, leading some to speculate about whether his bulky physique is muscle or fat. The latter of which has led to speculation from former NBA player-turned-analyst Reggie Miller and sports commentator […]

Will the Dallas Mavericks consider trading Anthony Davis and entering a rebuild after firing general manager Nico Harrison? AD was acquired by Dallas as part of the shocking Luka Doncic trade last February — which proved to be the beginning of the end for Harrison with the Mavs. According to Tim MacMahon of ESPN, a […]

With the Dallas Mavericks firing general manager Nico Harrison, it seemed like a long time coming for fans of the franchise ever since the shocking trade of moving Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. As the rumors will continue surrounding the Mavericks and Harrison continue, the latest reporting explains Mark Cuban’s involvement. NBA insider […]

The Dallas Mavericks’ decision to fire general manager Nico Harrsion has left NBA fans and pundits buzzing.  Luka Doncic’s hot start with the Los Angeles Lakers has offered the perfect subplot. To start his first full year with Los Angeles, Doncic has scored 35+ points in 5 of the 7 games he’s played in this […]