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NBA roundtable: Grading Luka's L.A. start as Lakers host Mavs

Luka Dončić will face his former team on Tuesday for the first time since the trade. Our team of NBA experts dissects every angle of the deal and matchup.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Mavericks-Lakers takeaways: Lakers win but still have work to do

For the first time since the blockbuster trade shocked the NBA, Luka Doncic and the Lakers faced the Mavericks.

ESPN - 5h

Agent: Lakers wrong in failing Williams' physical

The agent of Hornets center Mark Williams issued a statement Thursday disputing the Lakers' decision to fail his physical, leading to their trade being rescinded two weeks ago.

ESPN - 5d

'Locked in' Luka explodes as Lakers win in Denver

Luka Doncic had his best game with the Lakers, exploding for 32 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists as Los Angeles won in Denver for the first time in nearly three years.

ESPN - 2d

Why the Lakers are betting big on small ball

The Lakers' victory against the Nuggets showcased the potential impact of a small-ball lineup.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

It’s Time to Consider the Lakers as N.B.A. Title Contenders

At this point, the team’s success should no longer be surprising, Los Angeles is legitimately good, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - 3h

The M.L.S. Season Is Starting, and There’s a Clear Favorite

Who will win it all and who will surprise? Our experts make predictions.

The New York Times - 4d

LeBron James salutes ‘natural quarterback’ Luka Dončić as Lakers rout Nuggets

Pair combine for 57 points in dominant 123-100 win Dončić says he is finding his form for new team Luka Dončić scored 32 points, grabbed 10 rebounds, dished out seven assists and stole four ...

The Guardian - 3d

Luka Doncic Has Officially Arrived as a Los Angeles Laker

The team’s newly acquired star erupted on Saturday in Denver.

The New York Times - 3d

Luka Doncic looks like Luka in Lakers' win in Denver

Luka Doncic finished with 32 points in the Lakers' win over the Denver Nuggets on Saturday as he continues to grow more comfortable in the offense.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

'Dogfight for playoff seeding': How the Lakers are preparing for the wars to come

The Lakers play six consecutive games at home starting Tuesday vs. Dallas in their first game against the Mavericks since the shocking trade for Luka Doncic.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Can JJ Redick transform the Lakers’ defense? | Good Word with Goodwill

Just a couple of months ago, few considered the Lakers legitimate contenders. Has that changed?

Yahoo Sports - 1d

'I’m happy to be here': Inside the first few weeks of the Lakers' Luka era

From a life-altering phone call to captaining the Lakers' offense alongside LeBron James, here are seven moments that define the early Luka-LeBron era for the Lakers.

ESPN - 16h

Brewers OF Perkins (shin) to miss start of season

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Blake Perkins is expected to miss the first month of the season after fracturing his right shin during batting practice.

ESPN - 3d

Amorim criticizes United players for slow starts

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has criticised his players for allowing games to drift after they recovered from a 2-0 half-time deficit at Goodison Park to earn a point against Everton.

ESPN - 2d

News or noise: Spring starts strong for Alcantara, Bregman

Eric Karabell keeps tabs on the baseball world and tells you what is relevant to fantasy baseball managers.

ESPN - 2d

Tesla starts 2025 with sharp drop in sales in Europe

Sales down 45% in January for EV maker led by Elon Musk

Financial Times - 1d

Congressional Republicans start backing away from Musk

The tech mogul hinted he might wade into spending negotiations again ahead of the next government funding deadline.

Politico - 17h

Kobe Bryant greets Laker Luka Doncic in new L.A. mural based off 2019 meeting at game

Arutyun Gozukuchikyan's new mural of Kobe Bryant and Luka Doncic captures them embracing each other at a Lakers game in December 2019, a month before Bryant died in a helicopter crash.

Los Angeles Times - Feb. 18

Luka Doncic is likely off his minutes restriction as the Lakers return to work against Charlotte

Luka Doncic is going back to work with the Los Angeles Lakers, and he’s likely back to full speed as well

ABC News - 6d

Hornets' Mark Williams 'shocked' over failed Lakers trade as agent says he was 'ready and able to play'

Williams was back on the court Wednesday for the Hornets' win over the Lakers

CBS Sports - 5d

Luka Dončić sits out Thursday's Lakers game, but LeBron James leads win over Blazers

Dončić is still working himself toward full-time play and the Lakers are being cautious.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Mark Williams on Lakers rescinding trade, 'I don’t think it was solely because of my physical'

His agent echoed that saying the Lakers 'should not have failed Mark Williams on his physical.'

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Lakers' LeBron James, Luka Dončić discuss crunch-time dynamic after Hornets loss: 'It will go both ways'

LeBron took the last shot on Wednesday night, as coach JJ Redick rode the hotter hand

CBS Sports - 5d

With Luka Doncic out, LeBron James and Austin Reaves lead Lakers past Portland

LeBron James finished with 40 points and Austin Reaves scored 32 as the Lakers halted a two-game skid with a 110-102 road win over the Trail Blazers.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

LeBron James scores 40 points to lead Lakers past Trail Blazers 110-102

LeBron James scored 40 points, including eight straight in a fourth-quarter surge, and Austin Reaves had 32 as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Portland Trail Blazers 110-102

ABC News - 5d

Mark Williams' agent disputes Lakers rescinding trade for Hornets center due to failed physical

Williams suggested to reporters that the Lakers canceled the trade after having second thoughts about what they gave up in the nixed deal.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

NBA's eight biggest stretch-run storylines: Are Lakers contenders? Will 76ers tank? Who wins MVP and DPOY?

It's going to be a fascinating two-month sprint to the finish

CBS Sports - 4d

Dirk Nowitzki opens up on Luka Dončić trade: 'I'll never be a Lakers fan, but I'll always be a Luka fan'

The Mavericks legend said it was 'weird' to see Dončić in a Lakers uniform

CBS Sports - 4d

Lakers vs. Nuggets prediction, odds, line, spread, time: 2025 NBA picks, February 22 bets by proven model

SportsLine's model just revealed its NBA best bets, predictions, and picks for the Denver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles game on Saturday featuring Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Nikola Jokic

CBS Sports - 3d

Luka Doncic dominates as Lakers' eight-game losing streak in Denver finally ends

Luka Doncic puts up his most complete game with the Lakers so far, finishing with 32 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists in a 123-100 win over the Nuggets.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Luka Dončić responds to JJ Redick's 'killer' challenge in delivering first signature win as a Laker

Dončić dominated as the Lakers blew out the Nuggets on Saturday

CBS Sports - 3d

Lakers' LeBron James explains why his connection with Luka Dončić 'fits perfectly'

Dončić and James connected for their first alley-oop in Saturday's win over the Nuggets

CBS Sports - 3d

Lakers get first big performance from Luka Dončić in win over Nuggets

Luka looked like Luka in a big win over the Lakers' usual bully.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Los Angeles Lakers vs. Dallas Mavericks: How to watch tonight, game time and more

Here's how to watch Luka Doncic face his former teammates when the L.A. Lakers host the Dallas Mavericks tonight.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Lakers vs. Mavericks prediction, odds, line, spread, time: 2025 NBA picks, Luka Doncic bets by proven model

SportsLine's model just revealed its NBA best bets for the Dallas Mavericks vs. Los Angeles Lakers game on Tuesday, February 25 featuring Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Kyrie Irving

CBS Sports - 16h

Luka Dončić gets 1st Lakers triple-double, victory against former team

The highly anticipated showdown between the Lakers and Mavericks sizzled down the stretch, with Dončić celebrating his first career win over Dallas.

Yahoo Sports - 15h

Where to watch Lakers vs. Mavericks: TV channel, live stream for Luka Dončić's showdown vs. Dallas, time, odds

Luka will face the Mavs for the first time in his career Tuesday night

CBS Sports - 15h

Lakers share tribute to Anthony Davis in his first game back in Los Angeles since Luka Dončić trade

Davis helped the Lakers win a championship in 2020

CBS Sports - 14h

Spray cans and sunset hues: L.A. artist honors Luka Doncic, Kobe Bryant in Lakers mural

Located on Melrose Avenue, Arutyun Gozukuchikyan created one of L.A.'s first murals of Luka Doncic, depicting him and Kobe Bryant at the last Lakers game Bryant attended.

ESPN - 13h

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