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A gesture of respect between teammates turned into an unexpected standoff over a basketball on a night when Luka Doncic dominated with his 53 points on Friday.

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Austin Reaves’ incredibly accurate Luka Doncic prediction from over 1 year ago resurfaced by reporter

To say Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic is off to a hot start to the 2026-27 NBA season would be an incredible understatement. The six-time All-Star’s offensive outburst has led the Lakers to an 8-2 record and atop the Western Conference Standings.

Luka Doncic News / Hoops Wire / November 7

Lakers list Luka Doncic as questionable for Pistons matchup

Luka Doncic just scored 53 points. Whether he gets a chance to follow that up Sunday is now in question. The Lakers listed Doncic as questionable with back tightness for their road game against the Pistons, as Ryan Ward of Lakers On SI reported.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 7

The ‘super fun’ new role Chris Mañon is eager to play for Lakers

LOS ANGELES – Since JJ Redick took the helm as head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, the team has used their two-way contract players quite often. In year one, Christian Koloko and Trey Jemison received plenty of minutes amid the Anthony Davis trade, while Jordan Goodwin had his deal converted to standard contract.

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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?

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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.

WNBA News

Valkyries win WNBA title behind Gabby Williams' dazzling Game 7 performance

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Dream sell out Game 6 of WNBA Finals despite scheduling issue

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / November 7

JJ Redick: Adou Thiero Was ‘Awesome’ In Season Debut Against Trail Blazers

Los Angeles Lakers forward Adou Thiero missed the first nine games of the season due to swelling in his left knee. After solid outings in preseason, L.A.

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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.

Luka Doncic News / Field Level Media / November 7

Luka Doncic's scoring surge on display as Lakers face Pistons

Strong starts from both the Los Angeles Lakers and Detroit Pistons make for an intriguing early season matchup among a pair of decorated franchises. Trying to bounce back from just their second loss of the young season, the host Pistons aim to keep the Lakers from recording a fifth consecutive victory Sunday night.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / November 7

Lakers’ Walker Kessler giving Luka Doncic help that fits

Luka Doncic scored 53 points Friday, but the Lakers would probably prefer that he not need 53 every night. That’s where Walker Kessler becomes increasingly important.

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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.