Did the Luka trade actually make the Lakers' defense better

Did the Luka trade actually make the Lakers' defense better? Inside L.A.'s elite run

The Lakers, with Doncic and 40-year-old LeBron James, are suddenly one of the NBA's top defenses. Will it stay that way?

ESPN - 45m

Lakers' post-Luka surge comes to screeching halt with LeBron injury

The Lakers had the look of a contender after trading for Luka Dončić. Then they ran into the defending champs and LeBron James suffered a groin injury.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 9

Southwest Airlines mocks Mavericks for Luka Doncic trade

Southwest Airlines is starting to make people pay for checked bags on flights, and it took the occasion to mock the mavericks for trading Luka Doncic.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

LeBron-less Lakers fall to lowly Nets despite Luka triple-double

LA's scorching start post-Luka Dončić trade has hit a wall, especially with LeBron James sidelined.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 11

WNBA trade grades: Did the defending champion Liberty get even better in trade for Cloud?

Natasha Cloud gives New York another skilled distributor and a stronger defense, while Connecticut gains two first-round picks to help its rebuild.

ESPN - 1d

Is Luka Doncic playing tonight? Injury updates for Lakers superstar

Will Luka Doncic play on Friday when the Lakers will visit the Nuggets?

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Suns' Devin Booker says 'vibes are low' for Mavericks since trading Luka Doncic to Lakers

Dallas stunned the NBA world by trading Doncic to Los Angeles last month

CBS Sports - Mar. 10

Bruins did well at NHL trade deadline, but retool is far from over

The Bruins are better positioned for the future after a busy NHL trade deadline, but the next steps of the retool won't be easy.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 7

Luka Doncic calls one Lakers player 'a promising rookie'

One Lakers rookie showed Luka Doncic some real promise in Monday's win over the Spurs.

Yahoo Sports - 20h

How the Lakers' offense has changed since Luka Doncic's arrival

Since Luka Doncic came to the Lakers, their offense has evolved by leaps and bounds, and they're only starting to tap into their potential.

Yahoo Sports - 8h

Lakers governor Jeanie Buss 'didn't anticipate the global impact' Doncic trade would have

The Luka Doncic trade didn't just shock the NBA, it shocked the basketball (and non-basketball) world.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 11

Yes, it appears that Luka Dončić may have been good for the Lakers

We're a month removed from the NBA trade deadline, which means it's time to take a way-too-soon look at some of the stars who changed jerseys.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 6

Luka Doncic won't play Friday in Denver, joining LeBron James on Lakers' injury list

Luka Doncic won’t play against the Denver Nuggets, joining LeBron James on the Lakers’ lengthy list of unavailable players

ABC News - 4d

C.J. Gardner-Johnson trade grades: Eagles betting on future upside, Texans add more physicality to defense

Which side got the better of the deal going into 2025?

CBS Sports - Mar. 11

'That makes our one and two even better': Can the Kyle Kuzma trade maximize Giannis, Dame and the Bucks?

Milwaukee parted ways with a franchise cornerstone to acquire Kyle Kuzma, a below-the-radar trade that the Bucks believe can rekindle vibes of their 2021 title run.

ESPN - 2d

Luka Doncic scores 33, Lakers snap their 4-game skid with a 107-96 win over the Suns

Luka Doncic had 33 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists, and the Los Angeles Lakers snapped their four-game losing streak with a 107-96 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Sunday. Austin Reaves ...

Yahoo Sports - 2d

How to Make Changes That Actually Stick

Around 70 percent of all change efforts fail, because most organizations make changes without mapping impact.

Inc. - 14h

Is Jaylen Brown right that the Boston Celtics are actually better this season?

What it means to be better in a league that has also improved remains an open question that can only be settled for certain in the 2025 NBA Playoffs.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Lakers drop third in a row despite Luka Doncic's 45 points

The Bucks snap a three-game losing streak when the LeBron-less and short-handed Lakers can't keep pace in any quarter Thursday in Milwaukee.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Lakers rule Doncic out for game against Nuggets

Luka Doncic will not play in the conclusion of the Los Angeles Lakers' four-game road trip Friday against the Denver Nuggets.

ESPN - 4d

Celtics vs. Lakers: Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown show NBA's hottest new duo that title still runs through Boston

Boston's duo outplayed LeBron James and Luka Dončić to end the Lakers' streak

CBS Sports - Mar. 9

Luka Dončić scores 45 points but Lakers lose third straight with LeBron James still out

Milwaukee got the easy 20-point win over the shorthanded Lakers, even with Dončić dropping his highest single-game total in his Lakers era.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Two-time MVP is named as a Lakers trade target for this summer

One prominent Bleacher Report writer feels the Lakers may try to go big again on the trade market this summer.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Watch Jamal Murray sink dagger into Lakers; Nuggets hold on for win at home

No LeBron or Luka for Los Angeles, but Austin Reaves had 37 and the Lakers were feisty.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Lakers, Luka Dončić fail first test without LeBron James in ugly loss to Nets, leaving JJ Redick frustrated

Dončić registered his second triple-double since joining the Lakers, but struggled mightily from the field

CBS Sports - Mar. 11

Lakers pick up first win without LeBron James with 107-96 home victory over the Suns

Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves combined for 61 points, helping the Lakers snap a four-game losing streak.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

With 2 Simple Words, Luka Doncic Just Revealed the Secret to the Lakers’ Recent Success. It’s a Lesson in Emotional Intelligence

The Los Angeles Lakers are teaching a master class in how to get the most from your team. Business leaders should pay attention.

Inc. - Mar. 7

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