Rui Hachimura shines as Lakers go up 3-0 in series against Rockets without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves
In the initial three games of the NBA playoff series featuring the Houston Rockets and the Los Angeles Lakers, a rookie in the Lakers’ lineup faced the intense atmosphere of postseason play head-on. With Luka Doncic and Austin Reeves sidelined, the Lakers were in urgent need of a second scoring threat alongside LeBron James. During […]
Luka Doncic from the Lakers participates in light shooting drills in a video
While there’s no concrete news yet about Luka Doncic’s return, there are some positive signs as the Lakers head to Houston. On Thursday, after a practice session, Doncic was spotted engaging in light shooting drills alongside assistant coach Greg St. Jean and head video coordinator Michael Wexler before the team left Southern California for games […]
Luka Doncic left out as NBA MVP finalist
It’s one thing to be overlooked, another to simply be inconvenient. Luka Doncic, the Lakers’ star, not being selected as an MVP finalist fits the latter. Some voters seemed perplexed; Doncic’s remarkable season didn’t align with their expectations. Perhaps to avoid dealing with the challenge, they opted to ignore him. Was that the right choice? […]
Lakers pleased to see Luka Doncic return to the team
Getting tapped on the back of the head isn’t something players usually forget, especially in the tension of a playoff game. But for Rui Hachimura, that memory seems to have faded into the background. When questioned about the incident, Hachimura’s initial reaction was a puzzled, “When? When did that happen?” This was in reference to […]
LeBron and Luka ‘doppelgangers’ make a splash at Lakers’ playoff game after being overlooked.
Courtside Fans Channel Their Inner NBA Stars During the Lakers’ final regular-season game against the Jazz last Sunday night in Los Angeles, the cameras caught two unique fans sitting courtside. At first glance, they seemed out of place, yet somehow they felt more at home than anyone else in the arena. The duo, Brandon Taylor […]
New photos of Luka Doncic from the Lakers arriving back in LA after two weeks in Europe
After nearly two weeks abroad, Luka Doncic has returned home. He arrived back in Los Angeles on Friday, just before the Lakers take on the Rockets in their first playoff series. Doncic suffered a Grade 2 hamstring strain back on April 2 in Oklahoma City. Following some imaging tests in Dallas, he traveled to Spain […]
Luka Doncic and Novak Djokovic seen at a Real Madrid basketball game before the Lakers playoff series
Surprise Appearance at Euroleague Game Fans at the Movistar Arena in Madrid experienced an unexpected treat during a Euroleague basketball match on Thursday. Luka Doncic, the star of the Los Angeles Lakers, was spotted courtside with tennis legend Novak Djokovic, who is often celebrated as the greatest male tennis player of all time. Their presence […]
Lakers cannot rely on Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves
Austin Reeves practiced free throws with teammates after the Lakers’ Tuesday session. Meanwhile, Luka Doncic is expected to return on Friday from Madrid, where he received treatment for a hamstring strain. Hope seemed to hang in the air, almost like sunshine breaking through a cloudy sky. But perhaps that was just an illusion. “They’re going […]
Anthony Davis discusses the Lakers championship, the Luka Doncic trade, and his future with the Wizards on Draymond Green’s show.
During a nearly two-hour chat on The Draymond Green Show, Anthony Davis opened up about his basketball journey. After a lengthy 15-year NBA career, he reflected on various surprising moments. The discussion, part introspective and part lighthearted, kicked off with Davis’ new prank show on TBS, titled “Anthony Davis’ Foul.” When Green asked about the […]
Lakers falter against Thunder as injuries to Luka and Reaves hinder championship hopes
On Tuesday, Deandre Ayton was overheard singing a tune as he left the Lakers’ locker room. “Oh, child, things will be easier.” Things have indeed taken a turn for the worse for the Lakers. They faced a tough 123-87 defeat against the Thunder, a stark contrast to the promising trajectory they’d been on. Just last […]