Tag: Luka Doncic

Lakers Rumors: Mavericks Also Reached Out To Timberwolves & Bucks About Luka Doncic Trade

When news broke about Luka Doncic being traded to the Los Angeles Lakers, many were surprised by the return the Dallas Mavericks got for trading away a top-three player in the league. Granted, L.A. parted ways with Anthony Davis and…

Matthew Valento

Jeanie Buss Makes First Public Comments Since Lakers’ Trade For Luka Doncic

Los Angeles Lakers governor Jeanie Buss and general manager Rob Pelinka have received their fair share of scrutiny from the media and fanbase regarding their decision-making in recent years. However, that seemed to fall by the wayside as Pelinka put…

Matthew Valento

Lakers News: Luka Doncic Believes JJ Redick Is ‘Great’ Head Coach

The Los Angeles Lakers took a surprising gamble for the now and the future by trading for Luka Doncic in a blockbuster deal before the deadline. Given Doncic's shocking availability on the trade market, L.A. could not pass up on…

Matthew Valento

Lakers News: Luka Doncic Looking Forward To ‘Mental Break’ During All-Star Weekend

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic is heading into the All-Star break with two games under his belt both with his new franchise and after missing six weeks due to a calf injury. Doncic certainly wasn't his usual self in…

Ron Gutterman

Jazz GM Justin Zanik Calls Luka Doncic Trade A ‘Gift’ For Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers stunned the NBA world when they struck up a deal with the Dallas Mavericks to land 25-year-old superstar Luka Doncic. It was easily one of the most shocking trades in league history, with Dallas effectively giving…

Ron Gutterman

Luka Doncic: Calf Is Feeling Good But Play Was ‘Rusty’ In First Two Games With Lakers

After missing more than six weeks with a left calf strain, Luka Doncic returned to action this week in the Los Angeles Lakers' two games against the Utah Jazz to close out the first half before the All-Star break. The…

Daniel Starkand

Luka Doncic: Lakers Will Introduce LeBron James Last Going Forward

The Los Angeles Lakers pulled out all the stops for the debut of Luka Doncic with the franchise on Monday night. Even before the ball went up to start the game, the Lakers' faithful gave Doncic a massive ovation during…

Corey Hansford

Lakers News: Luka Doncic Explains Decision To Contribute To Wildfire Recovery Efforts

The buzz in Los Angeles has been all Luka Doncic as the global superstar finally made his debut for the purple and gold earlier this week against the Utah Jazz. Doncic had been sidelined for a little over six weeks…

Matt Peralta

Lakers Injury Report Vs. Jazz: Luka Doncic, Dorian Finney-Smith, Gabe Vincent & More

The Los Angeles Lakers released their injury report for Wednesday's road game against the Utah Jazz, the final game before the All-Star break, and it's a lengthy one. LeBron James (left ankle soreness) and Austin Reaves (left elbow contusion) are…

Daniel Starkand

Lakers News: Luka Doncic Got ‘Chills’ After Message From LeBron James In Pregame Huddle

Luka Doncic made his Los Angeles Lakers debut on Monday night against the Utah Jazz, with all types of fanfare surrounding it. He played 24 minutes in the blowout win -- the Lakers' sixth in a row -- and finished…

Ron Gutterman