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Udonis Haslem Issues Stern Warning to Luka Doncic Over Habit That Could Cost Him Championship

Luka Doncic is currently in his eighth year in the NBA. Due to his stellar play the moment he landed in the league, the expectations for him to win a championship grew louder and louder with each passing season.

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Deandre Ayton Ruled Out Vs. Nuggets

The Los Angeles Lakers announced that center Deandre Ayton was ruled out of Thursday night’s game against the Denver Nuggets due to a knee injury. Ayton played five minutes to begin the game, going scoreless with two rebounds.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / March 5

JJ Redick’s comments about Luka Doncic aged extremely poorly

Luka Doncic certainly made his head coach look bad on Thursday night. Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers faced off on Thursday against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena in Denver, Colo.

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The 'NBA 30-point game leaders' quiz

How many of the players with at least 200-career 30-point games in NBA history can you name in six minutes?

The 'Most 40-point NBA games' quiz

The 'NBA rookie 3-point leaders' quiz

The 'NBA all-time 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 / EssentiallySports / March 6

'Stop Complaining': Heat Legend Urges Luka Doncic to Follow Jayson Tatum, Sets Standard for Lakers Star

Everything besides the stats is keeping Luka Doncic from being a winning cornerstone with the Lakers. He’s faced rampant criticism for regularly complaining to officials.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / March 5

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

Already the NBA's all-time leading scorer, Los Angeles Lakers legend LeBron James etched his name in the record books one more time.

Mavericks star rookie Cooper Flagg reaches major milestone at historic pace

Kevin Durant's gaffes lead to Warriors' stunning win in Houston

Draymond Green under fire for a dirty move on Jabari Smith Jr.

Stephen A. Smith reveals his choice for NBA Rookie of the Year

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander gets away with the most blatant charge of season

LeBron James News / Lakers Nation / March 5

Watch: LeBron James Passes Kareem Abdul-Jabbar For Most FGs In NBA History

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has set a number of records during his 23-year NBA career with the most notable being the scoring record. He passed another Lakers legend in Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the NBA’s all-time leading scorer in 2022 and has added on to his total ever since.

Luka Doncic News / Total Pro Sports / March 5

Michael Finley Finally Explains Why He Snatched Luka Doncic’s Beer During Mavericks’ Conference Finals Celebration

Luka Doncic has been part of some iconic and controversial moments in the NBA. One of them was surely his blockbuster trade to the Los Angeles Lakers. Fans have replayed another moment over and over.

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.

Dallas Mavericks News / Yardbarker / March 5

Mavericks star rookie Cooper Flagg reaches major milestone at historic pace

If Dallas Mavericks star rookie Cooper Flagg's NBA debut season wasn't historic already, it just secured its place as one of the best ever on Thursday night.

Draymond Green under fire for a dirty move on Jabari Smith Jr.

'Other' Jaylin Williams paying off for Thunder

Stephen A. Smith reveals his choice for NBA Rookie of the Year

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander gets away with the most blatant charge of season

Kawhi Leonard is being linked to one new team in rumors

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

The 'Active NFL carries leaders' quiz

The 'Most passing + rushing TD games' quiz

The 'NBA 30-point game leaders' quiz

Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / March 5

LeBron James Reacts to Lindsey Vonn's Video After Her Multiple Surgeries

LeBron James and Lindsey Vonn are both 41 years old and the two icons continue to dedicate their body for the game. The latter, however, faced a setback after her Winter Olympics stint was cut short by a frightening accident during a race Vonn recovered just in time for the 2026 Winter Olympics and did a few races.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / March 5

2026 NBA mock draft roundup: A first look at potential draftees

The Lakers have optionality this summer in part because they kept their first round picks at the trade deadline. This year’s draft is expected to be one of the best in some time.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 5

Udonis Haslem says Lakers’ Luka Doncic can’t ‘beg’ his way to a championship

The Los Angeles Lakers have steadied the ship in recent games and are currently on a three-game winning run that started against the Golden State Warriors at the start of the month.

Los Angeles Lakers News / The Lead / March 5

Who Are the Top 10 Purest Scorers the NBA Has Ever Seen? Part 2

In part one, James Harden, Luka Doncic, Tracy McGrady, Kyrie Irving and Shaquille O’Neal were named the No. 6-10 purest NBA scorers ever. Each of them has brought a unique flavor to the game, dominating in different ways. Harden revolutionized the game with his rulebook manipulation, crafty dribbling and step-back threes.