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Jalen Brunson and Luka Doncic have been named the NBA's Players of the Week for Week 6. Brunson averaged 28.8 points and 4.5 assists as the New York Knicks went 4-0. Doncic averaged 37.3 points, 8.7 rebounds and 10.3 assists as the Los Angeles Lakers went 3-0. … [Read more...] about Jalen Brunson, Luka Doncic Named NBA’s Players Of Week 6

Michael Finley was the member of Nico Harrison's front office team who voiced the strongest opposition to the Luka Doncic trade to the Los Angeles Lakers, according to league sources. Finley will share interim general manager duties with former Nets executive Matt Riccardi following Harrison's dismissal. The Dallas-area native Riccardi joins Finley in leading the franchise's … [Read more...] about Michael Finley Voiced Strongest Opposition To Luka Doncic Trade

LeBron James practiced with the South Bay Lakers on Wednesday, marking his first practice session of the season. James has been out all year due to sciatica. "He was able to participate in the practice," Lakers coach JJ Redick said. "Got up and down a little bit with just some, like, warmup transition drills and progressed to 5-on-5 in the half court, and got, I think about 12 … [Read more...] about LeBron James Practices With South Bay Lakers

Luka Doncic addressed the firing of former Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison following the Los Angeles Lakers' 121-92 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday. Harrison, who orchestrated the controversial trade that sent Doncic to the Lakers in February, was dismissed by Dallas on Tuesday. The move came amid continued backlash over the deal that shockingly … [Read more...] about Luka Doncic ‘Focused On Lakers’ When Asked For Reaction To Nico Harrison Firing

The Los Angeles Lakers signed Drew Timme to a two-way deal, Shams Charania of ESPN reported on Monday. Timme averaged 25.5 points and 7.5 rebounds for the South Bay Lakers in the G League this season. The Lakers waived Christian Koloko to make room for Timme's two-way deal. The Lakers also announced that Deandre Ayton will miss Tuesday's game with a knee contusion. … [Read more...] about Lakers Sign Drew Timme To Two-Way Contract, Waive Christian Koloko