Luka Doncic scored just 19 points in his first game against the Mavericks on Tuesday, but he also contributed 15 rebounds and 12 assists, registering his first triple-double since joining the Lakers and becoming the third player in NBA history – along with Russell Westbrook and teammate LeBron James – to post triple-doubles against all 30 teams, writes Dave McMenamin of … [Read more...] about Lakers Notes: Doncic, LeBron, Mavs Win, Defense
Mavericks, Doncic’s Lakers Ready For ‘Weird’ Matchup
Almost immediately after word broke earlier this month that the Mavericks were sending Luka Doncic to the Lakers in the most shocking trade in recent NBA history, a steady flow of reports questioning Doncic’s weight and conditioning began leaking out of Dallas. Although Doncic never publicly responded to those leaks, a source close to the five-time All-NBA guard tells Dave … [Read more...] about Mavericks, Doncic’s Lakers Ready For ‘Weird’ Matchup
Pacific Notes: Iguodala, Kawhi, Powell, Morris, Martin
Andre Iguodala‘s No. 9 jersey went into the rafters of the Chase Center on Sunday, becoming the seventh Warriors player to have his jersey retired, writes Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN. The four-time champion spent much of his speech thanking staff members, but made sure to express his appreciation to fans and former teammates as well, including two-time MVP Stephen Curry. “None of … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Iguodala, Kawhi, Powell, Morris, Martin
Mavericks Notes: Kidd, Doncic, Nowitzki, Washington, Thompson
Mavericks guard Jason Kidd can relate to how his former star point guard Luka Doncic feels. Kidd was an All-Star entering his prime when Dallas dealt him to Phoenix in 1996. “It shocks you because you don’t know about that side of the business,” Kidd told Christian Clark of The Athletic. “But you have to grow up fast. It is a business.” Doncic never saw the trade to the Lakers … [Read more...] about Mavericks Notes: Kidd, Doncic, Nowitzki, Washington, Thompson
L.A. Notes: Doncic, Goodwin, Leonard, Bogdanovic
After a bumpy start to his Lakers career, Luka Doncic looked more like himself in Saturday night’s win at Denver, writes Jovan Buha of The Athletic. Beyond his 16-point first quarter outburst and the familiar stat line of 32 points, 10 rebounds, seven assists, and four steals that he put up in the battle of two of the West’s top teams, Doncic was more animated than he has been … [Read more...] about L.A. Notes: Doncic, Goodwin, Leonard, Bogdanovic