West Notes: Jazz, Lauri Markkanen, Mavericks, Cooper Flagg, Lakers
Jazz
It took 27 years for the Jazz to have another 50-point scorer, but Lauri Markkanen finally broke through.
Markkanen poured in a career-high 51 points...
Lakers optimistic Luka Doncic will return next week
The Lakers don’t expect to be without Luka Doncic for long.
ESPN’s Dave McMenamin reported Monday that the team believes “giving him some time right...
NBA Notes: Lakers, Austin Reaves, Knicks, Jalen Brunson, Jazz
Lakers
With Luka Doncic sidelined for about a week and LeBron James still nursing sciatica, Austin Reaves answered the call. And then some.
The fifth-year guard...
Lakers’ Luka Doncic out at least a week; no long-term concerns
The Lakers got a bit of a scare with Luka Doncic, but it doesn’t appear to be serious.
The team announced that Doncic has been...
NBA Notes: Pacers, Bennedict Mathurin, Lakers, Luka Doncic, Magic
Pacers
The Pacers are dealing with a brutal and almost unprecedented injury situation in their backcourt.
Six guards — Tyrese Haliburton (Achilles), T.J. McConnell (hamstring), Kam...
West Notes: Lakers, Luka Doncic, Trail Blazers, Chauncey Billups, Suns
Lakers
Luka Doncic is already giving Lakers fans plenty to chant about. After all, MVP chants filled the arena Friday night as the star guard...
NBA Notes: Clippers, Bradley Beal, Lakers, sale, Knicks
Clippers
Bradley Beal already feels like he’s been a Clipper for years.
The veteran guard indicated that his transition from Phoenix to Los Angeles has been...
West Notes: Warriors, Jonathan Kuminga, Lakers, LeBron James, Nuggets
Warriors
After an offseason full of questions about his role — and drawn-out contract talks to match — Jonathan Kuminga wasted no time reminding the...
NBA Notes: Lakers, Luka Doncic, Warriors, Jimmy Butler, Heat
Lakers
Luka Doncic did a little bit of everything Tuesday night, except maybe leave the arena early.
The Lakers star dropped 43 points, 12 rebounds and...
Lakers’ Maxi Kleber sidelined with oblique strain to start season
Maxi Kleber won’t be on the floor when the regular season tips off. The Lakers announced the veteran forward has an oblique strain and...
Lakers pick up 2026-27 option on Dalton Knecht
The Lakers are keeping Dalton Knecht in their long-term plans, picking up his $4.2 million team option for the 2026-27 season, per Keith Smith...
NBA Notes: Blazers, Shaedon Sharpe, Lakers, Jaxson Hayes, Heat
Trail Blazers
The Trail Blazers locked in their young core with a pair of major extensions over the weekend.
According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Portland agreed...
Lakers waive four players, finalize roster ahead of opener
The Lakers have waived guards Augustas Marciulionis and RJ Davis, along with forwards Jeenathan (Nate) Williams and Anton Watson, the team announced.
All four were...
NBA Notes: Grizzlies, Ty Jerome, Nets, Cam Thomas, Lakers
Grizzlies
Guard Ty Jerome left the Grizzlies’ preseason finale against the Heat with a right calf injury and will be evaluated further once the team...
