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Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / October 24
Luka Doncic Encouraged By Lakers Winning Despite Needing To Improve
The Los Angeles Lakers improved to 2-0 this season despite stretches of subpar play against the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday night, which included Luka Doncic committing a career-worst 11 turnovers.
NBA News / EssentiallySports / October 24
'He’s Not Michael Jordan': Yaxel Lendeborg Claps Back at Luka Doncic After Courtside Audio Reveals Lakers Star Mocking His Age
Even before the draft, Yaxel Lendeborg faced doubts about his development because of his age. Now, a courtside exchange with Luka Doncic reportedly caught the Los Angeles Lakers star taking a jab at the 24-year-old.
The 'NBA 60-point scorers' quiz
Throughout NBA history, only 40 players have scored 60 or more points during an NBA regular-season game. How many of the 40 can you name in six minutes?
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.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / October 24
Luka Doncic Praises Walker Kessler For Silencing His Critics: 'Proving A Lot Of People Wrong'
Walker Kessler shone once again as the Los Angeles Lakers improved to 2-0 with a 125-117 win over the Los Angeles Clippers at Crypto.com Arena on Friday.
Golden State Warriors News / HITC / October 24
‘I don’t care’ – Steve Kerr drops honest opinion on Yaxel Lendeborg’s viral dig at Luka Doncic
Steve Kerr has made his feelings clear about Yaxel Lendeborg’s public comments on Luka Doncic after the Golden State Warriors rookie backed up his defensive performance against the Los Angeles Lakers with some strong words.
Luka Doncic News / HITC / October 24
Luka Doncic’s Lakers success puts Mavericks’ alleged smear campaign under scrutiny
Luka Doncic’s impressive start to life as the Los Angeles Lakers’ franchise leader has brought fresh attention to claims that the Dallas Mavericks tried to damage his reputation following their decision to trade him in February 2025.
Golden State Warriors News / EssentiallySports / October 24
'We Got Torched…I Don’t Care': Steve Kerr Sends Clear Message to Rookie Yaxel Lendeborg on Upcoming Matchup With Luka Doncic
Among all the ‘welcome to the NBA’ storylines we could’ve predicted, Yaxel Lendeborg’s turned into a thrilling storyline. He took the toughest assignment for an NBA debut, got torched in the mind games, and earned the respect of his veterans and coach.
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.
Luka Doncic News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / October 23
Luka Doncic Says Lakers' Ceiling 'Even Higher' After Season Opener
The Los Angeles Lakers are focused on winning the title this season. Despite not being preseason darlings and with few people giving them a puncher's chance of winning a championship this season, they believe that they can get the job done.
Golden State Warriors News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 23
Draymond Green calls Yaxel Lendeborg’s technical foul vs. Luka Doncic ‘weakest s*** ever’
The Golden State Warriors opened up the 2026-27 NBA season with a loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on the road. But the bigger story that came out of the game was Yaxel Lendeborg talking trash to Luka Doncic and receiving a technical foul in the process.
NBA News / Lakers Nation / October 23
Draymond Green Explains Why He Thinks Luka Doncic Will Never Win MVP
Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic had a remarkable 2025-26 campaign. He won the scoring title, averaging 33.5 points per game. He added 7.7 rebounds and 8.3 assists a night and led the Lakers to a 53-win season and the No.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / October 23
Luka Doncic Impressed With Walker Kessler In Lakers Debut
Walker Kessler had a historic Los Angeles Lakers regular-season debut, scoring 26 points on 12-for-12 shooting in a blowout win over the Golden State Warriors.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / October 23
NBA exec: JJ Redick owes Yaxel Lendeborg ‘a steak dinner’ for Luka Doncic trash talk
Yaxel Lendeborg spent his NBA debut trying to get under Luka Doncic’s skin. One rival executive thinks the Warriors rookie did Lakers coach JJ Redick a favor.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / October 23
Max Kellerman Claims Luka Doncic Intentionally Complains To Refs So He Doesn’t Have To Run Back On Defense
Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic has long been criticized for constantly complaining to officials, but The Ringer’s Max Kellerman believes there is method to this madness.
Luka Doncic News / Fadeaway World / October 23
Mavericks Allegedly Ran Behind-The-Scenes Smear Campaign Against Luka Doncic To Justify Lakers Trade
The Dallas Mavericks allegedly worked to damage Luka Doncic’s reputation behind the scenes while defending the decision to trade him to the Los Angeles Lakers, according to Sam Amick of The Athletic.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / October 23
Ziaire Williams Happy To Be On Luka Doncic’s Side Of Confrontation With Yaxel Lendeborg
Opening Night was a resounding success for the Los Angeles Lakers as they dominated the Golden State Warriors at home, 127-105. After a close first quarter, a turning point in the game was Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg talking trash to Luka Doncic, which got the Lakers star going.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / October 23
Luka Doncic’s Former Teammate Sends Warning To Yaxel Lendeborg Over His Trash Talk
The heated interaction between Luka Doncic and Yaxel Lendeborg during the Los Angeles Lakers‘ opening night matchup against the Golden State Warriors has been a hot topic within the NBA community.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 22
Luka Doncic has a big chance to make Draymond Green eat his words on MVP race
Winning Most Valuable Player in the NBA is obviously an extremely difficult proposition. Luka Doncic is proof.
Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / October 22
Luka Doncic Building Sincere Connection With Lakers Fans
The Luka Doncic era officially got underway on Wednesday night as the Los Angeles Lakers picked up a dominant victory over the Golden State Warriors to kick off the regular season.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 22
Lakers' Luka Doncic earns ire of Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg: 'I lost all respect'
Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic has gotten under the skin of many NBA players during his eight-year NBA career. It took only one game for Golden State Warriors' rookie Yaxel Lendeborg to get a taste of Doncic's style of play and on-court behavior and not like it.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / October 22
Yaxel Lendeborg reveals blunt message he told Luka Doncic to get under his skin
Yaxel Lendeborg got slapped with a technical foul in his first-ever NBA regular-season game for trying to get under the skin of Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic.
Los Angeles Lakers News / EasySportz / October 22
Luka Doncic Leads Lakers to Dominant Season Opening Win Over Warriors
The Los Angeles Lakers opened the 2026-27 NBA season in impressive fashion Wednesday night, defeating the Golden State Warriors 127-105 at Crypto.com Arena.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Field Level Media / October 21
Luka Doncic makes promise to Lakers fans: 'No excuses; No nights off'
Luka Doncic is the undisputed face of the Los Angeles Lakers now, following LeBron James' departure, and promised the fans that the team is ready to make a serious charge to an NBA title.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / October 21
Luka Doncic Hopes To Finish Career With Lakers
Luka Doncic unexpectedly found himself in a new home when he was dealt from the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers in one of the most shocking trades in NBA history back in Feb.
Luka Doncic News / Larry Brown Sports / October 21
Luka Doncic sends message to Lakers fans in full-page ad
The Los Angeles Lakers are beginning a new era without LeBron James, and now is officially time for Luka Doncic to be the top superstar of the team. Ahead of Wednesday’s season opener against the Golden State Warriors, Doncic put out a full-page ad in the Los Angeles Times newspaper with a championship message to the fans.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 23
One takeaway for every NBA team after first game — two for unbeaten Sixers, Thunder
The 2026-2027 NBA season has tipped off for every team following Thursday's games. Let's do a rapid-fire look at each team with a one-sentence reaction to each team's Opening Night outcome.
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