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NBA Star Luka Doncic Adds Unique Milestone to His Resume

Luka Doncic is among several NBA stars putting on a show at EuroBasket. While representing Slovenia in Poland for the group stage, the Los Angeles Lakers star accomplished an impressive milestone as he put together a 39-point performance, which was one assist and two rebounds shy of a triple-double.

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'There’s Not a Better Place': When LeBron James Received His First MVP Trophy at His High School

Ohio has more of a football legacy than a basketball one. That said, the Buckeye State did produce arguably the greatest basketball player of all time in LeBron James.

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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?

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Magic Johnson News / Fastbreak on SI / August 30

Ranking Lakers Legends Proves Tough for NBA Great

The former 1979 first-overall NBA Draft pick, Magic Johnson, has strong ties to the Los Angeles Lakers. When Johnson has an opinion on his former team, basketball fans better listen.

Los Angeles Lakers News / The SportsRush / August 30

When Jeff Van Gundy Heaped Praise on LeBron James for His Incredible 2018 Playoff Run With Cavs

LeBron James, at 33 years old and in his 15th season, wasn’t expected to carry the Cleveland Cavaliers on his back the way he did in the 2018 Playoffs.

NBA News / Last Word On Sports / August 30

Mark Cuban Clears the Air on Luka Doncic’s Viral Beer Clip

When Luka Doncic was traded from the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers, there were plenty of conspiracy theories about why that happened. The Mavs said in “diplomatic language” that he was out of shape and they wanted a player who would bring more to the defensive end.

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Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA Analysis Network / August 30

Steve Nash once spoke about his disappointment playing with Kobe Bryant, ‘I knew it wasn’t gonna be the same’

The Los Angeles Lakers attempted to build another title-contending roster around Kobe Bryant in the early 2010s. This included getting top point guard Steve Nash and top center Dwight Howard.

J.J. Redick News / NBA Analysis Network / August 30

‘Kind of insane…’ JJ Redick saw positive signs with LA Lakers star who looks like he is out of Game of Thrones – analyst

Los Angeles Lakers’ Head Coach JJ Redick saw positive signs from one of his players, who returned to the team looking like “somebody from Game of Thrones”.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 30

Luka Doncic, Nikola Jokic both record 39-point EuroBasket performances

The 2025 EuroBasket tournament is shaping up to be one of the most memorable in recent years, with two of the NBA’s brightest stars, Luka Doncic and Nikola Jokic, delivering spectacular performances.