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Luka Doncic Takes Subtle Swipe at MVP Ladder After Back-to-Back 40-Point Games

The Los Angeles Lakers picked up a 116–99 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Friday, and Luka Doncic once again stole the spotlight with a sensational outing.

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Austin Reaves Discusses Perceived Bias In MVP Race

The Los Angeles Lakers picked up another victory, this time against the Brooklyn Nets and largely because of Luka Doncic. Doncic leads the NBA in scoring, but has managed to up his average even more with his massive performances in the past month.

Los Angeles Lakers News / AirJordanChronicles / March 28

JJ Redick Gets Honest on Rui Hachimura’s Role For the Lakers

JJ Redick is sounding the alarm on Rui Hachimura’s value. Following a key victory, the Lakers’ head coach revealed a stunning win-loss statistic that proves Hachimura is essential to the team’s rotation and championship hopes.

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The 'Nine three-pointer NBA games' quiz

How many of the NBA players to make at least nine three-pointers in a game more than once in their career can you name in five minutes?

Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / March 28

Luka Doncic Facing Suspension After Receiving 16th Technical Foul

At this point, the only thing that can stop Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic from scoring is himself and his availability. While Doncic has been on a historic scoring streak the past month, he has also been sitting on 15 technical fouls.

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Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.

LeBron James News / Athlon Sports / March 28

LeBron James Takes Action After Fan Crosses Line During Lakers-Nets Game

The Los Angeles Lakers took care of business Friday night at Crypto.com Arena by defeating the Brooklyn Nets in a convincing 116-99 victory. Luka Doncic was the highlight scorer for purple and gold, dropping 41 points on 15-of-25 shooting, while LeBron James finished with 14 points, six rebounds, eight assists, and one steal in 37 minutes.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / March 28

Bronny James Reveals Unexpected LeBron James Secret After Lakers Game

LeBron James and Bronny James have already carved out a unique place in NBA history. When Bronny made his debut for the Los Angeles Lakers after being

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20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.

Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / March 28

Luka Doncic Continues Offensive Tear Against Nets

The Los Angeles Lakers returned home to host the Brooklyn Nets after a successful six-game road trip. The Lakers and Nets are on opposite trajectories as the 2025-26 season winds down, as the former is looking to make a deep playoff run while the latter is in a multi-year rebuild.

Luka Doncic News / Hoops Rumors / March 28

Luka Doncic Faces One-Game Ban After Collecting 16th Technical

Lakers guard Luka Doncic is once again facing a one-game suspension for reaching the season technical foul limit and this time he’s unlikely to get a reprieve, according to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin.

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Luka Doncic News / Larry Brown Sports / March 28

Luka Doncic again facing 1-game ban after 16th technical foul

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic received his 16th technical foul of the season on Friday night during a 116-99 victory over the Brooklyn Nets, placing him at risk of a one-game suspension.

Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / March 28

JJ Redick to Appeal Luka Doncic’s 16th Technical for ‘Exaggerated Push’ on Nets Star as Suspension Awaits

The Los Angeles Laker are on a very improved run but Luka Doncic is on a rollercoaster. His drop in the MVP rankings has gone parallel to all the criticism about his ‘whining.’ Does that mean he’d not lobby for himself?

Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / March 28

Austin Reaves Addresses ‘Insane’ Luka Doncic Development in NBA MVP Race

Fox Sports analyst Nick Wright went nuclear on Thursday, calling out the media's refusal to consider Luka Doncic seriously for the MVP award. Invoking historical context, Wright expressed doubt that Doncic was probably headed for a second MVP snub (after the 2023-24 season) despite putting up numbers that scream generational.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / March 28

Austin Reaves’ clutch play helped Lakers avoid disaster against Nets

LOS ANGELES — It wasn’t a pretty win for the Lakers against the Nets on Friday night. Despite Brooklyn having every incentive to lose and dropping nine games entering this contest, they trailed by just one entering the final quarter.

LeBron James News / Larry Brown Sports / March 28

LeBron James and his son Bronny combine for NBA history

The James family once again made its mark on NBA history Friday in the Los Angeles Lakers’ win over the Brooklyn Nets. Lakers head coach JJ Redick made the interesting decision to insert both LeBron James and his son Bronny to start the second quarter at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Calif.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / March 27

JJ Redick Provides New Update On Marcus Smart After Missing Third Straight Game

The Los Angeles Lakers were shorthanded on Friday night for their latest matchup against the Brooklyn Nets. Marcus Smart, who has been dealing with an ankle injury, has missed the past three Lakers games, but JJ Redick made sure to give a glimpse at his ongoing recovery.