Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic bought a billboard outside the Dallas Mavericks Arena to thank the fans of his first NBA team.
Doncic was a longtime Mav who loved his time in Dallas and playing for their fans, but he was traded without his knowledge to the Lakers last season.
In other news, a former promising Lakers player, is close to signing a deal overseas. Talen Horton-Tucker is on the cusp of an agreement with Fenerbahce after spending six seasons in the NBA, most recently with his hometown Chicago Bulls.
Horton-Tucker had a ton of potential as a Swiss Army knife-type player who could provide value in multiple ways.
Here’s more information on these stories and all the latest Lakers news (click the headline for the full article):
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Lakers Tweets of the Day:
They don't make 'em like Metta World Peace anymore
— NBALakersReport (@NBALakersReport) September 2, 2025
"It was meant for James.. It was very unfortunate" pic.twitter.com/Er5Rp7dzAo
When Kobe was on the court in 2006, the Lakers had a 111.3 ORTG, which was good for 3rd best in the NBA.
— @TheGOATSofBall (@TheGOATSofball) September 2, 2025
When he was off the court, 92.4 ORTG or 3rd worst in NBA HISTORY.
He also averaged 37.5 ppg against 50+ win teams that year. He was not only the best but also the most… pic.twitter.com/a99QzJaMev
THE LOS ANGELES LAKERS PLAY BASKETBALL NEXT MONTH AND TRAINING CAMP STARTS THIS MONTH!!! pic.twitter.com/esMswv2BVV
— LakersMuse (@LALMuse) September 1, 2025
Los Angeles: Where washed HOFers end their careers pic.twitter.com/IVgNzGZ8qQ
— Lakers Lead (@LakersLead) September 1, 2025
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