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Lakers: Building a championship team around Luka Doncic

The Los Angeles Lakers have quietly entered a new era since trading Anthony Davis for Luka Doncic in February. In the 28 games played with Doncic, he averaged 28 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 7.5 assists per game, leading the Lakers to an 18-10 record.

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Luka Doncic Appreciates Jeanie Buss & Rob Pelinka Traveling To Support Him In EuroBasket

The Los Angeles Lakers’ brass has spoken about how much they support superstar guard Luka Doncic in everything that he does, but recently they put action behind those words.

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The 'NBA franchise assist leaders' quiz

How many of the career leaders in assists for every NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'No. 2 scorer for each NBA team' quiz

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The 'NBA Rookies of the Year' quiz

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / August 28

Rob Pelinka Explains Why Lakers Support Luka Doncic Playing For Slovenia In EuroBasket

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic will be in action on Thursday morning as he and Slovenia kick off FIBA EuroBasket 2025 group play against Poland. Doncic is in great shape heading into the tournament after transforming his body this offseason.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / August 28

Charles Barkley offers LeBron James some career advice

LeBron James has deliberately created uncertainty about his future with the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason, and Charles Barkley believes it is time for the four-time NBA Finals MVP to move on.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 28

Lakers governor Jeanie Buss drops ‘sad’ revelation about Luka Doncic trade

The Los Angeles Lakers recently revealed their schedule for the upcoming 2025-26 campaign, the first full season with Luka Doncic at the helm. Doncic has been on a press tour this summer showing off his new slimmed down physique in the wake of his contract extension with Los Angeles.

NBA News / Lakers Nation / August 28

Mavericks Ownership Unhappy With Luka Doncic Overwatch Billboard In Dallas

The story of the 2024-25 season was the blockbuster trade between the Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Lakers that sent Luka Doncic to the purple and gold.

Los Angeles Lakers News / The SportsRush / August 28

Gilbert Arenas Claims LeBron James Protected Bronny With Lakers Move Despite Immense Media Backlash

Bronny James endured a lot of abuse during his rookie season in the NBA. As a second-round pick, it’s not like he could be expected to come in and contribute to a team right away, and yet criticism of Bronny was loud and constant due to the fact that his dad is one of the greatest basketball players to ever live.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / August 28

Augustas Marciulionis Explains Why He Chose To Sign With Lakers Over Bucks

The Los Angeles Lakers have earned a reputation around the league for finding gems either later in the second round of the NBA Draft or in the undrafted free agent pool.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest debuts from NBA rookies

First impressions mean a lot, but fans usually give NBA rookies more than one game to prove themselves. It's natural to stumble out of the starting block, but sometimes, rookies absolutely go off their first time on an NBA court.

Bronny James News / Last Word On Sports / August 28

LeBron Set To Make Most Logical Decision Regarding Lakers Future

One moment did ignite chatter: a picture of James at the Cleveland Cavaliers’ facility with rookie Denver Jones. Fans wondered if this hinted at a return to Ohio.

NBA News / Lakers Nation / August 28

Mark Cuban Admits He ‘Let People Down’ With Luka Doncic Being Traded To Lakers

One of the big stories in the immediate aftermath of the Dallas Mavericks trading Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers was the revolt of fans. Signs and chants of ‘Fire Nico’ aimed at Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison flooded their home arena and many fans protested outside of that same arena.

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The 'Most 1,000-rushing yard NFL seasons' quiz

The 'NFL sack leaders since 2015' quiz

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The 'Season TD pass leaders by NFL team' quiz

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / August 28

For now, Lakers content to roll with current roster

The Lakers have been in the rumor mill all summer. First it was Austin Reaves. Then it was LeBron James. When you’re the Lakers, every player is trade bait if it helps fuel the gossip machine.

NBA News / HITC / August 28

Ty Lue shares his thoughts on LeBron James’ contract situation with the LA Lakers

Even with the offseason underway, discussions surrounding LeBron James’ future with the Los Angeles Lakers continue to be a talking point throughout the NBA.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / August 28

Lakers Should Consider Reuniting With Former Champion Big Man To Solidify Depth

The Los Angeles Lakers have had an impressive offseason. Having made some critical signings in free agency, the Purple and Gold appear to be an improved and more balanced roster heading into the 2025-26 campaign.

Luka Doncic News / FirstSportz / August 28

Luka Doncic Continues to Affect Mavs Owners After Overwatch Billboard Controversy

It has been nearly 8 months since the Dallas Mavericks traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. Back then, it caused some headaches for the Texas-based franchise as they did not envision the negative reaction from fans.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / August 28

Is LeBron James REALLY a coach-killer?

Over the course of his two decades in the NBA, Lakers star LeBron James has seen just about every manner of NBA coach, from estimable former players like Paul Silas (his rookie season coach) to coaching lifers like Erik Spoelstra on through to contemporaries like JJ Redick with the Lakers.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / August 27

NBA Insider Provides Critical Update on Lakers Trade Talks

Trade rumors have been swirling around the Los Angeles Lakers all summer long. At first, there was talk that they could trade Austin Reaves. Then, rumors about trading LeBron James started.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / August 27

Lakers To Test Gabe Vincent And Maxi Kleber Before Making Any Mid-Season Roster Moves

The Los Angeles Lakers have made several roster changes this offseason, but they have no plans to make further moves until they get a better sense of the strength of their current group.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / August 27

Lakers' front office going the extra 5,800 miles to impress Doncic

Lakers' front office going the extra 5,800 miles to impress Luka Doncic

Luka Doncic is preparing to represent the Slovenian national team at the FIBA EuroBasket tournament. He will be one of the star talents in the tournament.

Lakers add shot-blocking specialist to bolster center position

Mark Cuban still thinks Mavericks had an NBA title ‘stolen’ from them

NBA All-Star poised to show off at home for EuroBasket

Is D’Angelo Russell primed to redeem himself next season?

Wide-open East opens even wider with latest Cavaliers injury

Dawn Staley would have taken Knicks' coaching job if offered

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA Analysis Network / August 27