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Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / November 7
Can Luka Doncic Average 40 Points This Season?
The tear that Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic is on to start the season has questions being posed that were previously unfathomable. After dropping 53 points in Friday night’s comeback win over the Portland Trail Blazers, Doncic was asked if averaging 40 points for an entire season is possible.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Stadium Rant / November 7
Luka Doncic Vs Kobe Bryant: Why Scoring Alone Cannot Settle The Debate
Luka Doncic vs Kobe Bryant deserves a better answer than either dismissing Doncic’s talent or treating spectacular scoring as a completed legacy. Doncic has a credible argument in offensive creation, especially passing, while Bryant retains the stronger overall career.
The '1,500-point, 150-block seasons' quiz
How many of the NBA players to score at least 1,500 points while also rejecting at least 150 shots in the same season can you name in five minutes?
Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season
Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / November 7
JJ Redick was pleased with ‘awesome’ season debut from Adou Thiero 
One of the standouts of the early stages of the preseason was Adou Thiero, who looked to have built on a strong Summer League and was ready to be part of the Lakers’ rotation.
Walker Kessler News / Lakers Nation / November 7
Walker Kessler Appreciates Support From Lakers Fans
After an offseason in which the Los Angeles Lakers turned over nearly their entire roster, fans weren’t sure what to expect this season. Their big offseason acquisition was Walker Kessler, who had missed nearly all of last season with the Utah Jazz.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / November 7
JJ Redick Running Out Of Words To Describe Luka Doncic
Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic continues to build an absurd early-season MVP resume, averaging 40.1 points a contest through the team’s first 10 games.
Bronny James News / Athlon Sports / November 7
Lakers Announce Bronny James News After Trail Blazers Game
Bronny James’ third season with the Los Angeles Lakers has started off on a rough note. The Lakers continued their dominant start to the 2026-27 NBA season, defeating the Portland Trail Blazers 124-118 at home.
The 25 best NBA players to never play in college
Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.
NBA News / Lakers Nation / November 7
Trail Blazers Head Coach Micah Nori Believes Luka Doncic Has Been MVP So Far This Season
Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic is off to a historic start to the 2026-27 season, playing arguably the best basketball of his career. Doncic has been in the mix for NBA MVP in previous years but has never won the award.
Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / November 7
'Apex Predator': Udonis Haslem and Blake Griffin Can’t Stop Raving About Luka Doncic After 53-Point Explosion
Luka Doncic has been actively knocking on the front door of the MVP honors. He produced yet another fifty-ball, leaving the legends to find superlatives to praise him.
Skip Bayless News / HITC / November 7
Skip Bayless brands NBA star a ‘scoring genius with dominant will’
The Los Angeles Lakers were in NBA Cup action on Friday night, facing the Portland Trail Blazers. When all was said and done, the Lakers secured a dominant win and Luka Doncic was once again in great form.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / November 7
How a third-quarter run amplified the Lakers’ resiliency
LOS ANGELES — Luka Dončić stepped up to the free throw line in the third quarter. The Lakers’ NBA Cup court plastered in gold. The crowd an ocean of the same color.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / November 7
Lakers’ Luka Doncic reaches 40-point average, draws Wilt Chamberlain comparisons
Luka Doncic has reached the point where the historical comparisons mostly involve Wilt Chamberlain. That’s usually a pretty good indication of how things are going.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Field Level Media / November 7
NBA roundup: Luka Doncic stays hot with 53 points in Lakers' win
Luka Doncic scored a season-high 53 points and Austin Reaves added 25 as the Los Angeles Lakers extended their winning streak to four games with a 124-118 victory over the visiting Portland Trail Blazers on Friday.
NBA News / Ball Exclusives / November 7
Dončić Leads Lakers Against Pistons After 40-Point Game
Lakers guard Luka Dončic leads Los Angeles into a Sunday, 6 p.m. EST matchup against the Detroit Pistons — his first game since scoring 40 points in a 116-103 win over the Sacramento Kings.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / November 7
Player Grades: Lakers vs. Blazers
For so long in the LeBron James-Anthony Davis era, the Lakers were searching for 3-and-D wings to put around their stars. One of the best parts of this current Lakers team is the dearth of wings.
Luka Doncic News / Field Level Media / November 7
Luka Doncic pours in 53 as Lakers rally past Blazers
Luka Doncic scored a season-high 53 points and Austin Reaves added 25 as the Los Angeles Lakers extended their winning streak to four games with a 124-118 victory over the visiting Portland Trail Blazers on Friday.
Sandro Mamukelashvili News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 6
Sandro Mamukelashvili upgraded on Lakers’ injury report for NBA Cup game vs. Blazers
LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers come into their NBA Cup matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday riding a three-game win streak. And they’ll have as close to a healthy rotation as they can get.
Lawson Lovering News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / November 6
Newest Lakers Addition Lawson Lovering Reveals What He Brings to Team
The Los Angeles Lakers are on a roll to start the season. They sit at 7-2, among the top teams in the NBA and in the Western Conference. The Lakers could do virtually no wrong; however, they still have a few issues to address.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / November 6
Ziaire Williams Enjoying Being Austin Reaves’ Teammate
This season marks the beginning of a new era of Los Angeles Lakers basketball with a roster full of new players. Luka Doncic is the obvious face of the franchise and leader of this team, but Austin Reaves is the longest-tenured member of the Lakers and has also taken on more of a leadership role as well.
Bronny James News / Larry Brown Sports / November 5
Bronny James’ future with Lakers is in doubt
The Los Angeles Lakers made a move Thursday that will raise speculation about Bronny James’ future with the organization. James was one of two players assigned to the Coachella Valley Lakers, the team’s G League affiliate.
NBA News / Yardbarker / November 6
Luka Doncic defends female referee after fan throws basketball at her, helps get him escorted from arena
Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luke Doncic is constantly criticized for complaining to NBA referees. On Monday night against the Sacramento Kings, though, instead of yelling at a ref, he was defending one.
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