Tag: Luka Doncic
Lakers managing Rui Hachimura, other injury issues
Lakers forward Rui Hachimura remained sidelined Monday despite being available, as the club managed his workload during a back-to-back set.
Coach J.J. Redick opted to hold...
Lakers’ LeBron James dilemma only getting more difficult
There was a window for the Lakers to move LeBron James. That window opened the moment they acquired Luka Doncic. It may have closed...
NBA Notes: Hawks, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Raptors, Scottie Barnes, Kings
Hawks
Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 24 points and Jalen Johnson added 23 points, 11 rebounds and six assists as Atlanta pulled away from the Warriors for...
NBA Notes: Lakers, LeBron James, Heat, Norman Powell, Grizzlies
Lakers
The Lakers have transitioned into Luka Doncic’s team, and LeBron James is fully at peace with that reality.
James’ per-game numbers this season are among...
NBA Notes: Bill Kennedy, Monte Morris, draft notes, All-Star voting
Officials
Veteran NBA referee Bill Kennedy, known leaguewide for his animated and often entertaining replay explanations, exited Friday’s game between the 76ers and Magic after...
Giannis Antetokounmpo closes door on Lakers and reasserts Bucks’ edge
Milwaukee leaned on defense, toughness and a familiar closer Friday night, and it paid off.
Giannis Antetokounmpo delivered two game-saving defensive plays in the final...
LeBron James: ‘Luka Doncic doesn’t need to bend his game for me’
LeBron James keeps scoring like time forgot about him. Thirty more Tuesday night. Another win. Another reminder that the usual rules don’t apply.
But after...
NBA Notes: Wizards, CJ McCollum, Lakers, LeBron James, Grizzlies
Wizards
The Wizards made things interesting. Nearly too interesting.
CJ McCollum scored 27 points and helped Washington steady itself late after a massive lead vanished, holding...
NBA trade proposal sends Mavericks’ Daniel Gafford to Lakers
The Lakers already answered the biggest question facing the franchise when they landed Luka Doncic. They found the next guy.
Now comes the harder part....
NBA Notes: Lakers, Luka Doncic, Suns, Devin Booker, Timberwolves
Lakers
The Lakers needed one of those nights and got it.
Luka Doncic poured in 36 points with nine rebounds and eight assists, LeBron James added 26...
NBA insider: Bucks, Clippers logical fits for Mavericks’ Anthony Davis
The Mavericks may not have started shopping Anthony Davis. But his name is out there, and it’s not by accident.
Davis' name has been making...
LeBron James can still help you win ‘in right situation,’ NBA coach says
LeBron James is the oldest active player in the NBA, and at 41, no one is confusing this version with the MVP years. That...
NBA Notes: Blazers, Donovan Clingan, Lakers, Luka Doncic, Magic
Trail Blazers
Donovan Clingan continues to give Portland a steady presence in the middle.
The second-year center has settled into a consistent rhythm, averaging 10.8 points...
Lakers start new year by being just good enough
The Lakers needed a response after a rough December, and Friday offered one. Not perfect. Not smooth. But good enough.
Los Angeles opened the new...
