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Rick Carlisle: Luka Doncic Is Future MVP & Best Player I’ve Ever Coached

Being a referee in today’s NBA is difficult, given how stars have gotten sneaky with how they get to the free throw line. An example of that is Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic, as he knows plenty of ways to draw fouls and sometimes looks to draw contact more than making a shot.

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How Being Humiliated by Dirk Nowitzki’s Dallas Made LeBron James Immediately Lock In

LeBron James has a reputation as one of the most dominant players in postseason. We have witnessed the four-time NBA champion drag lackluster rosters to basketball’s biggest stage.

Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / March 7

Luka Doncic Focused On Improving Defensively

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic has been under a microscope in recent weeks with a lot of criticism being thrown his way for complaining at the officials and not putting in effort on defense.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / March 7

JJ Redick Defends Luka Doncic Amid Criticism About Excessive Complaining

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic is a generational talent and he has played like a top-five player this season. But unfortunately, L.A. has struggled to build continuity due to injuries, so they have a number of doubters in the NBA media world.

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The 'Multiple 2K-point NBA seasons' quiz

How many of the NBA players with multiple 2,000-point season since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77 can you name in six minutes?

The 'Single playoff-points leaders' quiz

The 'Most active 30-point NBA games' quiz

The '3-Point Era playoff scoring leaders' quiz

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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.

NBA News / Lakers Nation / March 7

LeBron James Welcomes Back Celtics Star Jayson Tatum

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has always been one to pay it forward to the young generation of players, especially at this stage of his career. During the 2024 Olympics in Paris, James grew close to a lot of the young American players on the team, including Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum.

NBA News / Ball Exclusives / March 7

Lakers bounce back with huge win over Pacers

The Los Angeles Lakers won three in a row and looked to get back on top after a bad spell of games. Then came Thursday night, when they played their rivals, the Denver Nuggets.

LeBron James News / EssentiallySports / March 7

Why LeBron James Retiring in Cleveland Would Mean More Than Another Ring

One day, the game will slow down, even if the clock keeps running. The arena will still be full. The broadcast will still talk about standings, matchups, and minutes.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

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The 'Team USA 2026 WBC roster' quiz

The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz

The 'NFL year-by-year sack leaders' quiz

The 'Active NFL carries leaders' quiz

LeBron James News / EssentiallySports / March 7

LeBron James Leaves Lakers to Join Jazz In NBA Legend’s Audacious Proposal

The NBA communityis still grappling with the potential end of the era dominated by the most iconic active figure, LeBron James’ old friend remains the outlier.

Austin Reaves News / Athlon Sports / March 7

Austin Reaves Gives Cryptic Response to Reporters on Potential Wrist Injury Following Lakers-Pacers

Austin Reaves' season, as well as the Los Angeles Lakers, has been littered with injuries. Reaves, who was in the midst of the best season of his career, encountered an ankle injury that caused him to miss 19 consecutive games.

Luka Doncic News / Field Level Media / March 7

Luka Doncic joins elite club with 44 points in Lakers win

Luka Doncic recorded 44 points, nine rebounds and three steals in three quarters of action to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a solid 128-117 victory over the visiting Indiana Pacers on Friday night.

NBA News / Silver Screen & Roll / March 7

Luka Dončić leads the way in Lakers win over Pacers

After a frustrating loss against the Nuggets, the Lakers respond by beating the Pacers 128-117. The game began with Jay Huff draining a 3-pointer for the Pacers.

Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / March 7

Luka Doncic Goes Off In Lakers Win Over Pacers

After a close loss to the Denver Nuggets, the Los Angeles Lakers tried to get back on track on Friday night when they returned home to take on the Indiana Pacers.

LeBron James News / Hoops Wire / March 7

LeBron James says his retirement will be about celebration, ‘not of loss’

At some point, LeBron James will walk away from basketball. Just do not expect a farewell tour filled with sadness. James, now in his 23rd season and somehow still producing at age 41, said he views the end of his career very differently.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / March 6

Fans think Deandre Ayton got called out by Lakers teammate

Deandre Ayton left Thursday’s Los Angeles Lakers game with an injury, and fans think one of his teammates took a shot at him after the game. The Lakers fell to the Denver Nuggets 120-113 at Ball Arena in Denver, Co.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NBA all-time field goal leaders' quiz

How many of the 25 players in NBA history to make at least 9,000 field goals can you name in five minutes?

Los Angeles Lakers News / Ball Exclusives / March 6

Udonis Haslem calls out Lakers Deandre Ayton

The Los Angeles Lakers were poised to have a big season. Luka Doncic had a full training camp, LeBron James returned, and LA brought in Deandre Ayton to replace Anthony Davis.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / March 6

JJ Redick ‘Very Confident’ In Jaxson Hayes If Deandre Ayton Misses Time

Jaxson Hayes has seen an uptick in minutes as of late and that’s been directly correlated to Deandre Ayton’s performance on the floor. Even though the Los Angeles Lakers were able to rattle off three consecutive wins, Ayton often left much to be desired on both ends.

NBA News / Yardbarker / March 6

LeBron James blasts officials after Nikola Jokic incident

James finished the night with 16 points, five rebounds and eight assists, but his postgame comments had nothing to do with the history he just made. Instead, he directed his anger at the officials for what he felt was a missed foul call on the play that resulted in his injury.

NBA roundup: LeBron James sets record, gets hurt in Lakers' loss to Nuggets

LeBron James passes Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to set another NBA record

The all-time leading rebounder for every NBA franchise

The 'Assist leaders by NBA franchise' quiz