In leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a much-needed 116-110 win, Doncic put up one of his best performances of the season and was even close to adding an 87th career triple-double to his all-time ledger.
Luka Doncic had 33 points, 11 assists and eight rebounds in his second game in Dallas since being traded to Los Angeles, and the Lakers rallied in the fourth quarter to beat the Mavericks 116-110 on Saturday.
One hot topic of discussion during the Los Angeles Lakers' eight-game road trip, aside from all the speculation heading toward the NBA trade deadline and the drama surrounding LeBron James and Jeanie Buss, has been the return of rising star Austin Reaves to the floor.
Most NBA players, no matter how successful, are out of the league before the end of their 30s, or even their 20s. That leaves a lot of life left to live, and a good handful of players have made the most of their professional lives after leaving the court.
The Lakers led by as many as 14 and trailed by as many as 15 before coming from behind down the stretch to beat the Mavs, 116-110. The Lakers used a strong first half to hold a comfortable lead for much of the second half.
The Los Angeles Lakers continued their eight-game road trip with a marquee matchup against the Dallas Mavericks. The Luka Doncic blockbuster trade shook up both franchises, making every meeting a painful reminder for the Dallas faithful.
The Los Angeles Lakers are once again at the center of league debate, not because of results on the court, but due to how the franchise is handling LeBron James.
LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers signed Drew Timme to a two-way contract back in November, but until recently, he hadn’t seen much playing time with the parent club.
During the NBA offseason, one of the Los Angeles Lakers' top priorities was upgrading the frontcourt with a center who could provide rim protection and be a consistent threat on offense.
Initially, the signing of Deandre Ayton looked to have potentially filled the hole at center for the future. However, as the season has progressed, Ayton has looked less and less like the perfect solution, opening up the search for the long-term answer at the position.
ESPN recently reported that Los Angeles Lakers minority owner Jeanie Buss had animosity towards LeBron James. Buss apparently felt that James had an outsized ego, did not take accountability after the failed Russell Westbrook experiment, and did not express gratitude for the Bronny James pick.
The Los Angeles Lakers find themselves in an intriguing yet delicate situation with Luka Doncic’s arrival and LeBron James’ looming retirement or departure.
LeBron James is not going anywhere quietly. And the Lakers know it. According to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst, James and agent Rich Paul are expected to meet with Lakers governor Jeanie Buss soon in an effort to clear the air after recent reporting hinted at lingering tension between the two sides.
Former NBA center Kendrick Perkins delivered a blunt assessment of Deandre Ayton on the latest episode of the The Road Trippin’ Podcast, criticizing the Los Angeles Lakers center’s recent play and questioning his effort level on the floor.
Stranger Things might have ended with the right side up. But ESPN’s recent report about LeBron James and Jeanie Buss has turned the NBA realm upside down.
The starters for the 2026 NBA All-Star Game have been announced and for the first time in 22 years, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James was not among them.
Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick seemingly took a shot at the team’s roster following the team’s 112-104 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday.
LeBron James has been facing an uncertain long-term future with the Los Angeles Lakers since he exercised his player option for the 2025-26 season, but that does not necessarily mean a divorce is inevitable.
The NBA trade deadline is two weeks away, with teams around the league needing to ramp up their efforts to make moves before the buzzer sounds on Feb. 5.
The Los Angeles Lakers have gone 7-7 since Austin Reaves suffered a calf strain on Christmas Day. They're hoping to get the high-scoring guard back during one of their toughest stretches of the season.