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Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / November 7
'He Can Make All the Plays': Lakers Legend Issues Bold Statement on Luka Doncic After His 53-Point Performance
Averaging 40.1 ppg through his first 9 games of the season, Luka Doncic has cemented his place in history. He is now only the second player ever to average 40 ppg through the first 9 games – and one NBA legend shockingly sees shades of Kobe Bryant in how he does it.
NBA News / Lakers Nation / November 7
Trail Blazers Head Coach Micah Nori Believes Luka Doncic Has Been MVP So Far This Season
Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic is off to a historic start to the 2026-27 season, playing arguably the best basketball of his career. Doncic has been in the mix for NBA MVP in previous years but has never won the award.
Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / November 7
'Apex Predator': Udonis Haslem and Blake Griffin Can’t Stop Raving About Luka Doncic After 53-Point Explosion
Luka Doncic has been actively knocking on the front door of the MVP honors. He produced yet another fifty-ball, leaving the legends to find superlatives to praise him.
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?
Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / November 7
'He Was Awesome': JJ Redick Hails Lakers Youngster Despite Luka Doncic Stealing the Spotlight With 53-Point Explosion
On Friday, Luka Doncic scored his fourth career 50-point regular-season game in the Los Angeles Lakers shirt. The Purple and Gold superstar etched his name on multiple records in the 124-118 win against the Portland Trail Blazers.
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.
Skip Bayless News / HITC / November 7
Skip Bayless brands NBA star a ‘scoring genius with dominant will’
The Los Angeles Lakers were in NBA Cup action on Friday night, facing the Portland Trail Blazers. When all was said and done, the Lakers secured a dominant win and Luka Doncic was once again in great form.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / November 7
How a third-quarter run amplified the Lakers’ resiliency 
LOS ANGELES — Luka Dončić stepped up to the free throw line in the third quarter. The Lakers’ NBA Cup court plastered in gold. The crowd an ocean of the same color.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / November 7
Lakers’ Luka Doncic reaches 40-point average, draws Wilt Chamberlain comparisons
Luka Doncic has reached the point where the historical comparisons mostly involve Wilt Chamberlain. That’s usually a pretty good indication of how things are going.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Field Level Media / November 7
NBA roundup: Luka Doncic stays hot with 53 points in Lakers' win
Luka Doncic scored a season-high 53 points and Austin Reaves added 25 as the Los Angeles Lakers extended their winning streak to four games with a 124-118 victory over the visiting Portland Trail Blazers on Friday.
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.
NBA News / Ball Exclusives / November 7
Dončić Leads Lakers Against Pistons After 40-Point Game
Lakers guard Luka Dončic leads Los Angeles into a Sunday, 6 p.m. EST matchup against the Detroit Pistons — his first game since scoring 40 points in a 116-103 win over the Sacramento Kings.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / November 7
Player Grades: Lakers vs. Blazers
For so long in the LeBron James-Anthony Davis era, the Lakers were searching for 3-and-D wings to put around their stars. One of the best parts of this current Lakers team is the dearth of wings.
Los Angeles Lakers News / HITC / November 7
‘That’s cold, that hurts’: Dirk Nowitzki responds after hearing what Luka Doncic said about him
Dirk Nowitzki and Luka Doncic were teammates for a year when they played for the Dallas Mavericks. The former is a legend of the franchise, while the Slovenian made his name playing for the Mavs before moving to the Los Angeles Lakers.
Luka Doncic News / Field Level Media / November 7
Luka Doncic pours in 53 as Lakers rally past Blazers
Luka Doncic scored a season-high 53 points and Austin Reaves added 25 as the Los Angeles Lakers extended their winning streak to four games with a 124-118 victory over the visiting Portland Trail Blazers on Friday.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / November 7
Luka Dončić scores 53, Lakers overcome slow start to beat Blazers
A huge third-quarter run from the Lakers helped overturn a woeful first half and send the Lakers to a 124-118 win over the Blazers. Luka Dončić was brilliant yet again with another scoring outburst, including 20 in that second period to finish with 53.
Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / November 7
Luka Doncic Drops 53 To Lead Lakers To Emirates NBA Cup Win Over Trail Blazers
The Los Angeles Lakers continued Emirates NBA Cup group play on Friday night when they hosted the Portland Trail Blazers. After losing to the Golden State Warriors in their first group play game, the Lakers’ chances of advancing to the knockout round are slim.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 7
Lakers’ Luka Doncic accomplishes feat not seen since Kobe Bryant
Luka Doncic continues to rewrite the Los Angeles Lakers’ record books, accomplishing another remarkable scoring milestone previously achieved by Kobe Bryant.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / November 7
Stephen A. Smith Dismisses Claims That Lakers Are Better Without LeBron James
The Los Angeles Lakers are off to a 7-2 start to the 2026-27 NBA season, but ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith doesn’t want to hear about them being better without LeBron James.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / November 6
Lakers’ Luka Doncic Declared Better Than Dirk Nowitzki by Former NBA Star
Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic is off to a red-hot start. The 27-year-old superstar is playing the best basketball of his career, averaging a career-high 38 points per game on an elite 49.3% from the field.
Sandro Mamukelashvili News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 6
Sandro Mamukelashvili upgraded on Lakers’ injury report for NBA Cup game vs. Blazers
LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers come into their NBA Cup matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday riding a three-game win streak. And they’ll have as close to a healthy rotation as they can get.
Lawson Lovering News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / November 6
Newest Lakers Addition Lawson Lovering Reveals What He Brings to Team
The Los Angeles Lakers are on a roll to start the season. They sit at 7-2, among the top teams in the NBA and in the Western Conference. The Lakers could do virtually no wrong; however, they still have a few issues to address.
NBA News / Athlon Sports / November 6
Bronny James Announces Personal News Amid Lakers Season
Bronny James is navigating another difficult season with the Los Angeles Lakers, and finding consistent playing time has remained a challenge. The 22-year-old guard entered his third NBA season hoping to build on the progress he made last year, when he appeared in 42 games and showed improvement in his shooting.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / November 6
Ziaire Williams Enjoying Being Austin Reaves’ Teammate
This season marks the beginning of a new era of Los Angeles Lakers basketball with a roster full of new players. Luka Doncic is the obvious face of the franchise and leader of this team, but Austin Reaves is the longest-tenured member of the Lakers and has also taken on more of a leadership role as well.
Bronny James News / Larry Brown Sports / November 5
Bronny James’ future with Lakers is in doubt
The Los Angeles Lakers made a move Thursday that will raise speculation about Bronny James’ future with the organization. James was one of two players assigned to the Coachella Valley Lakers, the team’s G League affiliate.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / November 5
Lakers assign Bronny James, Cameron Carr to G League
Bronny James is headed to the G League, where the Lakers can give him something more useful than a seat on the bench. Namely, playing time. The Lakers have assigned James and rookie guard Cameron Carr to the Coachella Valley Lakers ahead of Friday’s season opener in Palm Desert, as relayed by Marc Stein of The Stein Line.
NBA News / Yardbarker / November 6
Luka Doncic defends female referee after fan throws basketball at her, helps get him escorted from arena
Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luke Doncic is constantly criticized for complaining to NBA referees. On Monday night against the Sacramento Kings, though, instead of yelling at a ref, he was defending one.
NBA News / Yardbarker / November 4
Sweet 16,000: LeBron James adds to his legend with latest career achievement
Even though Philadelphia doesn't rely on him to carry the scoring load, James continues to make history.
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