In an interview with ESPN’s Malika Andrews during All-Star weekend (YouTube link), star guard Kyrie Irving called for the Mavericks to “tailor back” their criticism of Luka Doncic, who was shockingly traded to the Lakers prior to the deadline earlier this month. As Grant Afseth writes for Athlon Sports, there have been numerous media leaks that have been critical of Doncic in … [Read more...] about Mavs Notes: Irving, Doncic, Trade, Injuries, Davis, Martin
Lakers Still Trying To Find “Ideal Rotation,” Discuss Luka Doncic’s First Games With Team
When the Lakers returned from the All-Star break on Wednesday, they did so with nearly every player on the roster available. Outside of Maxi Kleber, the Lakers fielded a healthy roster for pretty much the first time this season, Khobi Price of The Orange County Register writes. In that game against Charlotte, the Lakers used a starting lineup of LeBron James, Luka Doncic, … [Read more...] about Lakers Still Trying To Find “Ideal Rotation,” Discuss Luka Doncic’s First Games With Team
Lakers Notes: LeBron, Doncic, Reddish, Paul
LeBron James is listed as questionable for tonight’s contest as the Lakers resume their season against Charlotte, according to Broderick Turner of The Los Angeles Times. James sat out Sunday’s All-Star Game, citing “ankle and foot discomfort.” He was able to practice on Tuesday, but the team is being careful not to aggravate his condition. “It’s something that we managed all … [Read more...] about Lakers Notes: LeBron, Doncic, Reddish, Paul
Patrick Baldwin Jr. Joins San Diego Clippers
The San Diego Clippers have acquired former NBA first-round pick Patrick Baldwin Jr. from the G League player pool, the team announced today in a press release. Baldwin, 22, was selected 28th overall in the 2022 draft by Golden State and spent his rookie year with the Warriors before being traded to the Wizards during the 2023 offseason in the Chris Paul/Jordan Poole … [Read more...] about Patrick Baldwin Jr. Joins San Diego Clippers
Pacific Notes: Doncic, Lakers Offense, Suns Arena, Durant
With the shock of getting traded wearing off, Luka Doncic is eager to see how this Lakers season will play out. The time off during the All-Star break should have him at full throttle. Doncic averaged only 15 points in his first two games with the club after recovering from a calf injury. “I think we can go very far,” Doncic said, per Grant Afseth of the Dallas Hoops Journal … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Doncic, Lakers Offense, Suns Arena, Durant