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Lakers’ Luka Doncic Buys $25 Million Mansion in LA

All-Star Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic is putting down roots in his new town. Sandra Barrera of The Orange County Register and Marc Sternfield of KTLA 5 report that the five-time All-NBA First Teamer forked over $25 million for former five-time Grand Slam tennis champ Maria Sharapova in Orange County.

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Luka Doncic Sets Goal For Lakers’ 2025-26 Season

Despite making substantial roster improvements this summer, Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers are not projected by many to be among the upper echelon of championship contenders in a loaded Western Conference.

Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / September 14

2024-25 Los Angeles Lakers Player Review: Luka Doncic

It isn’t very often that a team has the opportunity to add one of the five best players in the NBA in their prime, but that is exactly what happened to the Los Angeles Lakers when they acquired Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks on Feb.

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43 different players recorded a triple-double in the 2024-25 NBA season. How many of them can you name in six minutes?

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Los Angeles Lakers News / The SportsRush / September 14

Why Luka Doncic’s Business Manager Never Doubted His Mentality During Shocking Lakers Trade

For the majority of the NBA community, including its most knowledgeable insiders, Luka Doncic’s trade to the Los Angeles Lakers was shocking. For Doncic, it was heartbreaking.

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20 old school players who would have thrived in the modern NBA

Which former NBA players watch today's game and think to themselves, Man, I would have been awesome in today's game? Probably all of them. But how many of them are right?

Dallas Mavericks News / Fadeaway World / September 14

Former Mavericks Coach Explains Why Luka Doncic Trade Pushed Him Out Of Dallas

Former NBA player and Mavericks coach God Shammgod isn’t hiding his feelings about why he left the Mavericks. On the 'It Is What It Is' podcast, the longtime player development coach admitted that Luka Doncic’s trade was the turning point, calling it “spooky times” in Dallas and confessing it was too hard to watch.

Luka Doncic News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / September 13

Ex-Mavericks coach sounds off on 'spooky times' after Luka Doncic-Lakers trade

God Shammgod is no longer a coach for the Dallas Mavericks, but the originator of one of the most popular crossovers in basketball history played a big part in the team's success over the last few years.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / September 13

Luka Doncic Purchases Tennis Legend Maria Sharapova's $25 Million Home In California

Luka Doncic is preparing for his best life with the Los Angeles Lakers. After signing a $165 million deal in August, the Slovenian superstar is all set to move into his own home in the City of Angels.

Luka Doncic News / Last Word On Sports / September 13

Hall of Fame PG Has Bold Prediction for Lakers Superstar

Luka Doncic has had a summer to behold between his physical transformation and his astonishing EuroBasket run. Now, one legendary point guard thinks Doncic can carry that momentum into a season to remember with the Lakers.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Sporting News / September 13

Lakers' Luka Doncic solidifies commitment to LA with $25 million purchase linked to tennis legend

Luka Doncic is in LA for at least the next three seasons, but he just made a huge deal that solidifies his stay.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / September 12

Mavericks are chaotic, but their offseason hasn't been

The Dallas Mavericks are a team filled with chaos after trading Luka Doncic, but their offseason for the most part has been relatively tame. Bleacher Report writer Andy Bailey conducted a power ranking for the most chaotic offseasons in the NBA and the Mavs clocked in at No.

NBA News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / September 12

Warriors star Jimmy Butler 'baffled' by Mavericks trading Luka Doncic to Lakers

The Dallas Mavericks' decision to trade Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers will go down as one of the more memorable and confusing trades in NBA history, if not the worst trade ever.

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Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA Analysis Network / September 12

LA Lakers superstar urged to communicate his true feelings… ‘Until I hear from LeBron’

The Los Angeles Lakers generated numerous talking points this summer across multiple storylines. Luka Doncic became a focal point with his body transformation, contract extension, and excellent EuroBasket 2025 performance capturing attention.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / September 12

'I Was Not Happy': Mark Cuban Was Livid After Learning Of Luka Doncic Trade

Mark Cuban may have stepped away from day-to-day decision-making with the Mavericks, but that doesn’t mean he agreed with the team’s biggest move of the summer.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / September 12

3 Players Lakers Should Target Following Changed Trade Plans, Per Latest Report

The Los Angeles Lakers have the future of the franchise secured now that they have Luka Doncic signed to a contract extension. Having him locked up gives them the power to build the franchise around him.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / September 12

Watch: Luka Doncic Featured In NBA On Prime Commercial

The NBA is making a major change for the 2025-26 season regarding its broadcast partners. TNT is no longer the host of professional basketball, as NBC has taken over alongside ESPN as the leaders in NBA coverage.

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / September 12

Paul George has Luka Doncic surpassing three NBA legends after terrific EuroBasket run, ‘he’s a problem’

Luka Doncic will now return to the Los Angeles Lakers to prepare for the 2025-26 NBA season. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar was away representing Slovenia at the 2025 EuroBasket.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / September 12

Watch: Luka Doncic EuroBasket Highlights

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic spent the summer slimming down and getting back into shape after stamina played a major factor in his performance in L.A.’s first round playoff loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / September 12

Lakers may rethink approach after Luka Doncic’s EuroBasket run

The Lakers have a new Luka Doncic. Well, not new exactly, but slimmer, faster, hungrier — and locked in with Los Angeles for the long haul after signing a three-year, $165 million extension earlier this summer.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / September 11

Lakers Change Course On Roster Moves After Luka Doncic's Deal

The Lakers’ future just got a little clearer, and it’s already changing how they’re building the roster. With Luka Doncic locked into a long-term commitment, Los Angeles is shifting away from its cautious approach and opening the door to multi-year deals it had avoided earlier this summer.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / September 11

What Luka Doncic's killer shape at EuroBasket has taught us

Luka Doncic showed up to EuroBasket 2025 looking different. Not just more locked in, but leaner, sharper and ready to carry Slovenia like never before.

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / September 11

Luka Doncic Criticizes Officiating After Slovenia Loses To Germany In FIBA EuroBasket Quarterfinals

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic had his EuroBasket run with Sloevnia cut short with a 99-91 loss to Germany in the quarterfinals of the international tournament.

Los Angeles Lakers News / HITC / September 11

Slovenia’s Luka Doncic admits anger and regret after EuroBasket elimination

Slovenia’s run at EuroBasket 2025 came to an end with a 99-91 defeat to Germany in the quarterfinals, despite a big night from Luka Doncic. Doncic finished with 39 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists, but even that wasn’t enough to keep Slovenia’s tournament hopes alive.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 10