From oops to aahs, Jaxson Hayes and Lakers work to catch more of Luka Doncic's passes
Lakers center Jaxson Hayes reacts to a play during a preseason game against the Dallas Mavericks on Oct. 15 in Las Vegas. (Candice Ward / Getty Images) Lakers center Jaxson Hayes avoided major injury on his right wrist after a hard fall in Friday’s preseason finale as X-rays taken after the game came back negative and […]
Will Luka Doncic finally play in a preseason game Sunday? To be determined
Lakers star Luka Doncic takes part in media day on Sept. 29. Doncic has yet to take part in a preseason game for the Lakers. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times) At some point during the Lakers’ preseason, Luka Doncic will play in a game. The question is when. Even after being a full participant in […]
Luka Doncic diagnosed with left knee contusion, will continue to play for Slovenia at EuroBasket
This looked like it could have been much worse in the moment, with Luka Doncic's Slovenian teammate Gregor Hrovat falling and crashing into his knee during an exhibition game against Latvia. Luka Doncic’s teammate fell into him and the Lakers star appeared to injure his knee. Doncic asked out of the game and went back […]
People close to Luka Doncic say 'He’s moved on' from shocking trade out of Dallas
The story of Luka Doncic signing a max three-year extension with the Lakers could not be told without discussing the shocking trade that sent Doncic to the Lakers in the first place. What was clear from listening to Doncic at his press conference after the signing was that he was looking forward, not back. That's […]
Luka Doncic signs three-year, $165 million extension to remain with Lakers
Luka Doncic is where he wants to be — and now he is locked in. As had been expected, Doncic has signed a max contract extension with the Lakers on Saturday, the first day the team was eligible to make him an offer. This is a three-year max deal — two guaranteed years plus a […]
With LeBron, Luka and Reaves out, Bronny James scores 17 in Lakers' blowout loss
Lakers guard Bronny James shoots a three-pointer during the Lakers' 118-89 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks at Crypto.com Arena on Thursday night. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times) The sixth game in eight nights for the Lakers meant they were going to have to pay for all the energy they used fighting short handed over […]
Luka Doncic's hot first quarter sparks Lakers to win over shorthanded Nuggets
Lakers guard Luka Doncic shoots over Denver Nuggets guard Jalen Pickett and forward Zeke Nnaji at Crypto.com Arena on Wednesday. (Gina Ferazzi/Los Angeles Times) The streamers eventually would fall Wednesday night. The huge cheers for Bronny James coming off the bench in the fourth quarter were bound to happen. Randy Newman’s “I Love L.A.” would play. […]
The real reason Lakers star Luka Dončić did pregame push-ups in front of the Dallas Mavericks
When video of Luka Dončić getting in some pregame push-ups in full view of the Dallas Mavericks went viral, some jumped to conclusions about the new Lakers star's intentions. In reality, the push-ups were a light punishment. NBA Basketball News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games
In Luka Doncic’s Lakers debut, crowd chants ‘Luu-ka.’ In Dallas, fan mouths ‘Fire Nico’ and gets ejected
On the night Luka Doncic made his Lakers debut in L.A., Mavericks fans called for the firing of general manager Nico Harrison in Dallas for trading their favorite player. NBA Basketball News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games
NBA playoffs: Luka Dončić drops 32 and the game-winner as Mavericks take 2-0 lead
The Mavericks have a 2-0 lead. They made it hurt in Game 2. NBA Basketball News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games