Tag: Dallas Mavericks

Luka Doncic: Lakers Organization Is Better Than Mavericks

There is no getting around the fact that the Dallas Mavericks trading Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers was a difficult thing for the superstar to come to terms with. Doncic made no secret of the fact that he…

Lakers News: Rui Hachimura Credits Phil Handy For Developing His 3-Point Shot

When the Los Angeles Lakers acquired Rui Hachimura back in 2023, he was known as a scoring forward, but not someone who would be considered a shooter. But over the past few seasons, Hachimura has turned into the team's most…

Lakers News: Jason Kidd Still Amazed By LeBron James

The links between the Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks stretch well beyond the Luka Doncic trade last year. Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd was previously a Lakers assistant under Frank Vogel, who coincidentally is now an assistant under Kidd…

Lakers Highlights: LeBron James Makes History In Win Over Mavericks

The Los Angeles Lakers closed out the first half of the regular season on Thursday night, hosting the Dallas Mavericks at Crypto.com Arena. The game was missing some star power with Luka Doncic and Cooper Flagg both out. Doncic loves…

Recap: LeBron James Becomes Oldest Player In NBA History To Record Triple-Double As Lakers Beat Mavericks

The Los Angeles Lakers hosted the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night in what was their final game before the All-Star break. The Lakers were looking to get back on track after back-to-back tough losses, although Luka Doncic remained out against…

Lakers Injury Report: Luka Doncic Out, Deandre Ayton Questionable Vs. Mavericks

The Los Angeles Lakers released their injury report for Thursday's game against the Dallas Mavericks and Luka Doncic (left hamstring strain) is out while Deandre Ayton (right knee soreness) is questionable. LeBron James, Austin Reaves and Marcus Smart are all…

Lakers News: Luka Doncic In ‘Great Place’ One Year After Trade From Mavericks

Feb. 1 marks the one year anniversary of Luka Doncic being traded from the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers. Despite all of the time that has passed, it feels like the impact of this deal will never subside.…

Lakers News: Luka Doncic Admits Winning Vs. Mavericks Is ‘A Little Different’

The Los Angeles Lakers had a rollercoaster Saturday night as Luka Doncic visited his former home to face the Dallas Mavericks. L.A. led 65-52 at the half, seeming as though they might coast to a victory against the severely short-handed…

Lakers News: JJ Redick Credits Luka Doncic’s Defense In Win Against Mavericks

Luka Doncic drew plenty of praise for his body transformation this past summer, turning into a more chiseled version of himself that could play at an elite level for longer periods of time. The added muscle and improvements in endurance…

Lakers News: Marcus Smart’s Finger ‘Popped Out’ In Fourth Quarter Against Mavericks

Since being inserted inserted into the starting lineup, Marcus Smart has helped the Los Angeles Lakers recapture some of its form defensively. Smart is always pestering ball handlers or putting his body in harm's way to pick up charges. His…