Luka Doncic says his defense is improving, whether critics notice or not
Luka Doncic knows what people say about his defense. He also believes the Lakers are seeing something different this season.
After collecting five steals, drawing...
Channing Frye sees James Harden in Luka Doncic, questions championship formula
Channing Frye isn’t questioning Luka Doncic’s talent. He’s questioning how much one player can do before a championship requires something different.
Speaking on the Road...
NBA Notes: Lakers, Luka Doncic, Bulls, Nic Claxton, Nets
Lakers
The Lakers got another big night from Luka Doncic. Getting their starters an early seat on the bench proved more difficult.
Doncic finished with 45...
Lakers sale moves forward as Buss family fight gets uglier
The Lakers’ sale appears to be getting closer. The Buss family dispute is getting nastier.
Mark Walter and prospective buyer Josh Kushner have agreed to...
NBA Notes: Cavs, frontcourt, Lakers, Cameron Carr, Bucks
Cavaliers
The Cavaliers didn’t need Donovan Mitchell and James Harden to do all the scoring Saturday. They needed them to find the guys who were.
Evan...
NBA Notes: Knicks, Josh Hart, Lakers, Austin Reaves, Nets
Knicks
The Knicks brought back continuity, chemistry and a championship. Getting their legs underneath them has taken a little longer.
“We all feel the fatigue,” Josh...
Lakers have a Luka Doncic masterpiece and still find way to fall apart
The Lakers got 21 points from Luka Doncic in the first quarter Friday night. They led the Warriors by 23. They looked like they...
NBA Rumors: Kyrie Irving, Heat, Lakers, Suns, Jalen Green
Heat
Kyrie Irving would be comfortable in Miami. That doesn’t mean the Heat are about to go get him.
That’s the word from Ethan Skolnick of...
Lakers buyers lining up investors amid questions about funding
Getting into the Lakers’ prospective ownership group apparently requires about $250 million. That’s the starting point.
Josh Kushner and Bob Iger are offering minority stakes...
NBA Notes: Lakers, Luka Doncic, Bulls, Caleb Wilson, Heat
Lakers
The Lakers found a way to win without Luka Doncic on Wednesday. They’ll gladly try the next one with him.
Doncic has been cleared to...
NBA Notes: Raptors, Kawhi Leonard, Nets, Egor Demin, Lakers
Raptors
The Raptors have a better idea of how long they’ll be without Kawhi Leonard. It still amounts to a considerable stretch.
The expectation is that...
NBA Notes: Jazz, Darryn Peterson, Lakers, Collin Sexton, Warriors
Jazz
Darryn Peterson scored 18 points against the Spurs. When the game needed deciding, though, the Jazz rookie was watching.
Will Hardy pulled the No. 2...
Lawson Lovering gives Lakers another option where they need help
Lawson Lovering isn’t arriving with the expectation that he’ll solve the Lakers’ frontcourt problems. But a young center who can rebound and contest shots...
Lakers adding center Lawson Lovering, waive AK Okereke
The Lakers are changing the makeup of one of their two-way spots, adding size in the middle and moving on from a rookie wing.
Los...
NBA Notes: Lakers, Walker Kessler, Timberwolves, Anthony Edwards, Pistons
Lakers
Walker Kessler isn’t leaving the Lakers’ defensive problems for somebody else to explain.
“I got to personally be better on the defensive side,” Kessler said...
Lakers’ first loss exposes the limits of simply outscoring everybody
Luka Doncic followed a 52-point game with 41 more Tuesday. Austin Reaves added 26.
The Lakers still lost. That should tell you where this conversation...
