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Luka Doncic may still qualify for NBA awards under rare exception

The 65-game rule for NBA players to receive an award now could impact Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic. Doncic exited Thursday’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder due to a hamstring injury, and concern has circulated regarding how long Doncic will be out.

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Austin Reaves Gets In Verbal Altercation With Thunder Fan Over Luka Doncic Injury

The bromance between Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves has been one of the most endearing stories of the Los Angeles Lakers’ season. While they regularly talk trash and say they can’t stand each other, it is clear the two are close and if anyone has been questioning it, Reaves’ recent actions should end all of that discussion.

Luka Doncic News / Hoops Wire / April 3

Luka Doncic could become first scoring leader since 1976 to miss All-NBA

This would be a strange one. If Luka Doncic can’t return before the regular season ends, he could miss All-NBA honors despite leading the league in scoring, per the Associated Press.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / April 3

Lakers Coach JJ Redick Defends Decision To Play Luka Doncic After Apparent Hamstring Trouble

If the 43-point loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder wasn’t bad enough, the Los Angeles Lakers are also on edge as superstar guard Luka Doncic went down in the second half with a left hamstring injury and did not return.

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The 'NBA two's leaders by season' quiz

How many of the players to lead the NBA in made two-pointers for each season of the NBA's three-point era (since 1979-80) can you name in six minutes?

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Kendrick Perkins News / Hoops Wire / April 3

Kendrick Perkins: Lakers ‘don’t scare a soul’ after blowout loss

Well, that escalated quickly. The Lakers had been rolling. Sixteen wins in 18 games. Luka Doncic playing like an MVP. Everything trending the right way.

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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 / Silver Screen & Roll / April 3

Western Conference Standings Watch: Can Spurs help Lakers?

With the Western Conference a tight-knit race yet again this season, this series will look at the standings and games to watch across the league as the Lakers look to secure home court and move up the standings.

LeBron James News / Hoops Wire / April 3

LeBron James calls 2016 Cavaliers title ‘most special’

Lakers forward LeBron James recently reflected on his four NBA championships, identifying Cleveland’s 2016 title as the most meaningful of his career. Speaking with Bob Does Sports, James explained why that championship stood apart from the others.

Austin Reaves News / Lakers Nation / April 3

Austin Reaves Doesn’t Believe Back Injury Is Serious

The Los Angeles Lakers got dealt a serious reality check at the hands of the Oklahoma City Thunder, falling by 43 points on the road to the defending champions.

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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.

Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / April 3

LA Physician Pinpoints Concerning Luka Doncic Injury Pattern as Lakers Brace for Bad News

Just when the Los Angeles Lakers were looking like they were all set to go deep into the playoffs this season, the Purple and Gold have suffered a major setback.

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LeBron James’ Role Could Change Again If Luka Doncic Misses Time

Thursday night’s bout between the Los Angeles Lakers and Oklahoma City Thunder was about a disastrous a game as possible for the purple and gold. Not only did they lose by 43 points, but Luka Doncic suffered what appeared to be a significant hamstring injury in the third quarter, leaving LeBron James and Austin Reaves without their co-star.