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Luka Doncic Shockingly Gives Compliment To Austin Reaves

The Los Angeles Lakers have gotten off to a strong start this season due in large part to the play of the best offensive backcourt duo in the league in Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.

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The Lakers embraced Anthony Davis in his first game back in LA

Friday wasn’t the first time the Lakers had lined up across from Anthony Davis in a Mavericks jersey or even the first time AD had returned to Los Angeles since the deal, but it was the first time both of those things occurred in the same game.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / November 29

LeBron James Discusses Emotions Of Facing Former Teammates & Coaches On Mavericks

Much of the focus when the Los Angeles Lakers take on the Dallas Mavericks goes towards Luka Doncic playing his former team after the shocking trade that occurred last season.

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The 'Last 40-point game by NBA franchise' quiz

How many of the players to score at least 40 points in a game for each NBA team can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active 50-point NBA games' quiz

The 'Most 15-rebound triple-doubles in NBA history' quiz

The '30-piont, 20-rebound NBA playoff games' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker

Who is the most-iconic player for every NBA franchise?

Who is the best player in the history of every NBA franchise? That’s a tough question. Who is the most iconic player in the history of every NBA franchise?

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / November 29

Lakers NBA Cup Quarterfinal Opponent Revealed

The 14-4 Los Angeles Lakers will face the 13-5 San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday, Dec. 10, during the NBA Cup quarterfinals. The game will start at 7:00 p.m.

Bronny James News / Athlon Sports / November 29

Lakers Announce Bronny James News on Saturday

Bronny James entered the NBA under high expectations despite being selected 55th overall in the 2024 draft by the Los Angeles Lakers, joining his father in the first father-son duo to play simultaneously in the league.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / November 29

Deandre Ayton Marvels At Austin Reaves’ Scoring Ability

When the Los Angeles Lakers signed center Deandre Ayton, it was believed that he would thrive being able to play alongside elite playmakers in Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Austin Reaves.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 29

Skip Bayless calls Lakers’ Austin Reaves the ‘greatest undrafted NBA player ever’

As the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night, 129-119, it was led by a great performance from guard Austin Reaves, who scored a game-high 38 points.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 29

Dirk Nowitzki hilariously roasts Luka Doncic after Lakers beat Mavs

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.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / November 29

Luka Doncic Believes Cooper Flagg Will Be Great Player

Any meeting between the Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks just means a little bit more thanks to the Luka Doncic trade. Aside from Doncic playing

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The 'Five game-winning-drives in a season' quiz

The 'Turkey Leg/Galloping Gobbler winners' quiz

The 'Three-TD, Three-INT NFL games' quiz

The 'Most 3-TD, 0-INT NFL games' quiz

Luka Doncic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 29

Luka Doncic drops ‘special’ admission on playing against Mavericks

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.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / November 29

Anthony Davis’ Unexpected Postgame Move Left Austin Reaves Clueless

Austin Reaves turned in another standout performance Friday night as the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Dallas Mavericks 129–119 to finish undefeated in West Group B of the NBA Cup.

J.J. Redick News / Lakers Nation / November 29

JJ Redick Pleased Lakers Went Undefeated In Emirates NBA Cup Group Play But Now Focused On Rest Of Schedule

In his second year as the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, JJ Redick has led the team to an impressive 14-4 record through roughly the first quarter of the 2025-26 season.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Sneakers on SI / November 29

The Nike Kobe 9 Low 'Perspective' Returns With Major Changes

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant did not get to play in his ninth signature Nike basketball shoe much due to injuries. However, that did not stop the Nike Kobe 9 (in all of its iterations) from being a smash hit.

Rui Hachimura News / Fadeaway World / November 28

Rui Hachimura Gets Real On Role With Lakers: 'I’m Not Trying To Be A Superstar'

Rui Hachimura has been with the Los Angeles Lakers for nearly three years now, and he has certainly enjoyed his time with the team. Hachimura has established himself as an important piece for the Lakers, and he had a great response when asked about his role with the team on Friday.

Marcus Smart News / EssentiallySports / November 28

Lakers Announce Concerning Injury Update On Marcus Smart Ahead Of Mavs Showdown

Nico Harrison's issues with team training staff still haunting Mavericks

The 25 greatest journeymen in NBA history

The 'NBA 10-block triple-doubles' quiz

Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / November 28

Jake LaRavia on Early LeBron James Impressions, Crushing Luka Doncic in Pickleball & More

Whether it entails complementing his star teammates with timely 3s or defensive stops, Jake LaRavia has increasingly impressed the Lakers for putting himself in the right place at the right time.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / November 27