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The Los Angeles Lakers walked into Salt Lake City loud and left louder. Behind Luka Doncic, the Lakers beat the Jazz 143–135 at the Delta Center on Thursday, pushing the end result into statement territory. In the process, it became another reminder of how fast the Luka Doncic Lakers era is accelerating. Afterward, Doncic smiled […]

Only two things are certain in this world: 1. Magic Johnson will state the obvious on X and 2. Luka Doncic will show up for the Los Angeles Lakers. With Doncic doing his magic, the Lakers beat the Utah Jazz, 143-135, at Delta Center on Thursday. They improved to 19-7, including 7-3 on the road. […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic sent a strong message regarding his current play in the 2025-26 NBA season that will strike fear in opposing teams. Doncic is going through the eighth season of his career, his second with the Lakers. He stands out as one of the best players in the league but has […]

You better watch out, you better not cry, you better not pout, we’re telling you why: Luka Doncic is coming to town. The Los Angeles Lakers received an advanced holiday gift from Doncic during practice on Tuesday, and the only appropriate reaction we have is envy. Yes, it’s not a great trait to have this […]

The Los Angeles Lakers heaved a collective sigh of relief after nearly blowing a 20-point lead against the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center on Sunday. The Lakers escaped with a two-point win, 116-114, to return to the win column. There were scary moments for the Purple and Gold, especially after Dillon Brooks nailed the […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic knows poor defense cost his team the NBA Cup quarterfinals game against the San Antonio Spurs — he wasn’t afraid to admit it during his postgame media availability. The 132-119 loss to the Spurs sent a clear message as to where the Lakers’ biggest weakness lies 24 games into […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have mostly had a good season, currently sitting at 17-7, fourth in the Western Conference, and leading the Pacific Division. But shrouded within their solid start is the Lakers’ fatal flaw, which has been laid bare by their losses. The Lakers’ defense struggled mightily against the San Antonio Spurs in the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are certainly getting more than they bargained for on Wednesday night in NBA Cup action against the San Antonio Spurs. The Spurs, despite being without Victor Wembanyama, have gone out and built a double-digit lead against Luka Doncic and company. Of course, the game is not over until it’s over, and […]

Prioritizing the players’ safety, the Los Angeles Lakers have decided to use their standard court against the San Antonio Spurs in the quarterfinals of the NBA Cup at Crypto.com Arena on Wednesday. The Lakers’ alternative court for the in-season tournament will not be used after players had issues with its slippery surface when the Lakers […]

We’re back once again with a betting prediction and pick for the NBA Cup tournament as we head to the Western Conference for this next matchup. The No. 3 San Antonio Spurs (16-7) will take on the No. 2 Los Angeles Lakers (17-6), the Lakers leading the season series 1-0. Check our NBA Cup odds […]

Injuries always play a major role during every NBA season, and they are directly impacting this year’s MVP race. Victor Wembanyama has already missed a handful of games as a result of his calf injury, and Giannis Antetokounmpo is also sidelined with his calf issue. Both players are in danger of missing 17 or more […]

If anyone needed a reminder that LeBron James can still take over a game at 40 years old, Sunday night delivered it, emphatically. Luka Dončić summed it up best afterward with a grin: “That was vintage LeBron… We’re happy he was there to save us. He decided the game.” James returned to the floor after […]

When Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic missed last week’s Raptors game, he had a good reason: he became a girl dad for a second time. Doncic joked about being a father of two girls after the Lakers’ 112-108 win against the Philadelphia 76ers. Doncic says it’s a blessing and joked that he’ll take on […]

LeBron James is 40 years old and still breaking arenas. The Los Angeles Lakers walked into a tough road back-to-back in Philadelphia and walked out with a 112-108 win over the Philadelphia 76ers, because James decided the fourth quarter belonged to him. The NBA summed it up perfectly on X, “LONG 2. TRIPLE. TRIPLE. LONG […]

Luka Doncic keeps turning Los Angeles Lakers games into history lessons. On Saturday night in Philadelphia, Luka Doncic dropped a ridiculous 31 points, 15 rebounds, 11 assists, and two blocks in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 119-111 win over the Philadelphia 76ers, carving out another slice of NBA history in the process. According to StatMuse, the […]

The NBA MVP award is the most prestigious individual accomplishment a player can earn in basketball, and it dates back all the way to the 1955-56 season. The NBA Cup MVP has only been in existence for two years, but it is quickly becoming coveted hardware. While the championship team only plays seven in-season tournament […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ star Luka Doncic will miss Friday night’s game against the Boston Celtics, his second straight absence. Doncic is currently in Slovenia for the birth of his second child with fiancee Anamaria Goltes. With the Slovenian guard star unavailable for the Boston game, attention has turned to when he might reappear. Los […]

The Los Angeles Lakers pulled off a big win against the Toronto Raptors, as LeBron James made the pass to Rui Hachimura in the corner for the game-winning 3-pointer. Though Hachimura saved the day, it was Austin Reaves who kept the Lakers in it from beginning to end, and he finished the game with 44 […]

The NBA is back in action as we’re set to bring you another betting prediction and pick for this upcoming tilt between the Los Angeles Lakers (15-5) and the Toronto Raptors (15-7), both squads leading their divisions. Check our NBA odds series for the Lakers-Raptors prediction and pick. The Los Angeles Lakers are second in the Western Conference, most […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks shocked the NBA world by trading Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers a season ago. At 6’8″, Doncic may not have been a traditional point guard — but he was a point guard nonetheless. Since moving on from the superstar, Dallas has struggled to find an answer at the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers recently fell back down to Earth, losing in blowout fashion at home to the Phoenix Suns in a game that was largely uncompetitive. The Lakers will now hit the road for an East Coast swing beginning on Thursday evening vs the Toronto Raptors, and they recently got some bad news on […]

The Phoenix Suns delivered one of their most decisive wins of the season Monday night, defeating the Los Angeles Lakers 125–108 and snapping the team’s seven-game win streak by forcing Luka Doncic into his most turnover-plagued outing of the year. The Suns’ defensive effort overwhelmed the star guard throughout the night, disrupting the rhythm of […]

Luka Doncic has been the gift that keeps on giving for the Los Angeles Lakers, but he’s had his share of struggles as well in the 2025-26 NBA season. Despite uncorking a total of 38 points Monday against the Phoenix Suns at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Doncic ‘s night was far from perfect. For […]

Luka Doncic is a true hooper through and through. It doesn’t matter if he’s playing three games in four nights or a back-to-back set — he’s always going to be bringing his best. On Monday night, Doncic came out of the gates firing during the Los Angeles Lakers’ clash against the Phoenix Suns despite playing […]

Over the last couple of seasons, the NBA MVP race has come down to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic battling for the award in the final weeks of the season. It seems like that is where we are heading yet again, but this time, Luka Doncic is the third horseman in this race. What Luka […]

After a fast start for Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers against the New Orleans Pelicans, it would lead to the 133-121 victory on Sunday night, giving the team its sixth straight win. Though the Lakers were without LeBron James due to a left foot injury, Doncic and company got the job done, though […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are on a tear, and it’s becoming increasingly clear why: Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves aren’t just meshing; they’re dominating the league in a way that feels almost unfair. After yet another statement win, a 133-121 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans, Dončić delivered another eye-popping line: 34 points, 12 rebounds, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers entered Sunday’s game against the New Orleans Pelicans feeling good. With the way they have played of late, especially on offense, the Lakers have added to their hype. Superstar guard Luka Doncic has a lot to do with the excitement surrounding this season’s version of Los Angeles, as he has truly […]

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers have been rolling to start the 2025-26 season. With their latest win, 129-119 against the Dallas Mavericks on Friday, the Lakers improved to 14-4 and have won six consecutive games. A major reason for the Lakers’ strong start to the season has been Deandre Ayton. Following the Lakers’ […]

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 […]