Tag: Luka Doncic
Lakers limping into game vs. Blazers with no Luka Doncic
The Lakers are limping into Portland, and this time it is not just about the previous loss.
After falling at home to Charlotte, the Lakers...
Report: Lakers president Rob Pelinka views Warriors’ Jonathan Kuminga as fit
The Lakers are once again lurking, and this time the name to watch is Jonathan Kuminga.
According to Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area,...
NBA Rumors: Raptors, Immanuel Quickley, Lakers, Bucks, Timberwolves
Raptors
Toronto has been doing its homework. Sources tell ESPN’s Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst that the Raptors have quietly gauged the trade value of...
LeBron James says Rich Paul comments not reflective of his own thoughts on Lakers
Lakers star LeBron James moved quickly Tuesday to create distance between himself and recent trade chatter sparked by his longtime agent.
James told ESPN’s Dave...
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...
