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Dallas Mavericks News / NBA Analysis Network / December 30

Every roster move the Dallas Mavericks made this year now their 2025 is over

You’d be hard-pressed to find a fanbase that had a worse 2025 than Dallas Mavericks fans. At the start of this calendar year, the Dallas Mavericks were off the back of their first NBA Finals appearance since 2011.

NBA News / BasketballNews.com / December 30

Luka Doncic, Giannis Antetokounmpo lead first All-Star Game voting returns

The race for the 2026 NBA All-Star Game starters kicked off with a bang as the league released the first fan voting returns, and two of the game’s biggest stars are pacing the leaderboard.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / December 30

NBA Coach Urges LeBron James to Quit on Luka Doncic, Lakers for Steph Curry, Warriors

The trade market is open until February 2026. And maybe it’s time for some surprises. LeBron James is playing on an expiring contract for the first time in his 23-year-old NBA career.

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NBA News / The SportsRush / December 29

Victor Wembanyama Blowing Media Off After Jazz Loss Has Analyst Remembering Young Luka Doncic’s Deal With Mavs PR

The San Antonio Spurs have been one of the best teams in the first half of this young NBA season, but the Western Conference powerhouse showed its human side during Saturday’s matchup against the Jazz.

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The 25 greatest rivalries in NBA history

Part of what makes the NBA, or any pro sports league, so compelling to watch is the narratives, especially those centered on rivalries. Throughout the decades, the NBA has fostered a number of rivalries, some long-lasting and others short but sweet.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / December 29

2026 NBA All-Star Voting Returns: Lakers’ Luka Doncic Leading Way, LeBron James & Austin Reaves In Top 10

Coming into the season, many expected Los Angeles Lakers superstar guard Luka Doncic to have his best years to date. Getting himself into outstanding shape in the offseason and having extra motivation after being traded away last season, there was a lot of anticipation for Doncic coming into the year.

NBA News / Field Level Media / December 29

Luka Doncic, Giannis Antetokounmpo lead All-Star voting

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic leads the Western Conference and Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo is atop the Eastern Conferences in the first fan returns of NBA All-Star voting released Monday.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / December 29

Doncic, Antetokounmpo Lead Early Fan Voting For All-Star Game

Lakers guard Luka Doncic and Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo lead the Western and Eastern Conferences, respectively, in the first returns of fan voting for the All-Star Game, NBA Communications tweets.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / December 29

JJ Redick Plans To Stick With Luka Doncic Rotational Shift

Before Sunday night’s game against the Sacramento Kings, Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick signaled that some changes may be coming to the team’s rotation after three consecutive losses.

NBA News / The SportsRush / December 29

Raptors HC Brings Up Coach Pop’s Luka Doncic Story to Explain His Game Plan For Steph Curry

The Raptors have slowed down since they won 13 out of 14 from Halloween until late November, but they earned a much-needed win over the visiting Warriors last night to get back on track after an ugly loss to the Wizards a few days ago.

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / December 29

Luke Doncic Acknowledges Effort Needs To Start With Himself & LeBron James

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic has seemingly slowed down a bit after his hot offensive start to the 2025-26 season. Doncic endured a rough shooting slump and in turn the Lakers dropped three consecutive games for the first time during the season.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / December 29

Dennis Schroder had words for Luka Doncic

If there’s someone Luka Doncic is afraid of on the basketball court, it certainly isn’t Sacramento Kings guard Dennis Schroder. During Sunday night’s game

Los Angeles Lakers News / Field Level Media / December 29

Luka Doncic thrives, LeBron James hurt as Lakers dispatch Kings

Luka Doncic scored 34 points and the Los Angeles Lakers ended a three-game skid with a 125-101 win over the visiting Sacramento Kings on Sunday. Doncic hit five 3-pointers, while also chalking up seven assists and three steals.

Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / December 28

Luka Doncic Takes Shot at $1.98Bn Company That Stephen Curry Abandoned

Luka Doncic’s dominance this season hasn’t been limited to the box score. While the Los Angeles Lakers star continues to light up the league, he’s also been making noise off the court with moments that have defined his 2025–26 campaign.

Los Angeles Lakers News / The SportsRush / December 28

NBA Analyst Delivers Scathing Review of Luka Doncic’s 'Minimal Effort' Defense With Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers’ slump has generated a lot of buzz in the NBA, with their championship aspirations seemingly fading with each passing game. There were signs of impending doom even early on in the 25/26 season, when they were winning.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / December 27

Cooper Flagg turns heads with Luka Doncic accomplishment

Losing Luka Doncic still stings for Dallas Mavericks fans, but Cooper Flagg is helping them move on from the shocking February trade that sent the Slovenian superstar to the Los Angeles Lakers. Although wins have been hard to come by for the Mavs so far in the 2025-26 NBA season, that hasn’t stopped Flagg from shining on the court.

NBA News / Yardbarker / December 27

Lakers have 'recalibration and reconnection' meeting after having effort called out

Even though the Los Angeles Lakers still have the fourth-best record in the Western Conference, things are not going smoothly at the moment.

JJ Redick goes off on Lakers players after Christmas Day loss

Lakers' Austin Reaves out at least four weeks due to calf injury

Noteworthy update emerges about James Harden’s future

Kawhi Leonard is on pace to set a notable single-season NBA record

Brook Lopez matches three-point record set by Stephen Curry

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / December 27

Luka Doncic Opens Up About Idolizing Michael Jordan Growing Up

Luka Doncic has never hidden where his fire comes from. It has always been obvious in the way he plays, the way he talks, and the way he carries himself on the court.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / December 26

Former NBA Coach of the Year rips Luka Doncic over his play style

Luka Doncic has already addressed his weight, but his style of play is still apparently offensive to some. Former NBA head coach Sam Mitchell appeared Friday on SiriusXM NBA Radio.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / December 26

Watch: Luka Doncic Surprises Fans With Shoes & Gift Packages On Christmas Day

After sitting out one game, Los Angeles Lakers superstar guard Luka Doncic was back on the court on Christmas Day to take on the Houston Rockets. Unfortunately, the Lakers fans didn’t get to witness a victory, but multiple fans in attendance got an extremely special experience thanks to Doncic himself.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / December 25

Luka Doncic gets status update for Lakers-Rockets

The Los Angeles Lakers played without Luka Doncic on Tuesday against the Phoenix Suns, and it showed in the final score. With the Slovenian superstar sidelined with a leg injury, the Lakers suffered a 132-108 loss to the Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Ariz.