Luka Doncic hasn't commented publicly on the flow of leaks from the Dallas Mavericks that have disparaged his weight and conditioning, but sources tell ESPN that they have served as a motivator. "A beast was awakened inside him," the source said. Doncic spent part of All-Star break in Cabo, but Scott Brooks joined him for two-hour per day workouts at a private, outdoor court. … [Read more...] about ‘A Beast Awakened Inside’ Luka Doncic With Mavericks Questioning Weight, Conditioning
LeBron James Says He’s A ‘Wide Receiver,” Luka Doncic Is ‘Quarterback’ After Win Over Nuggets
Luka Doncic scored 32 points as the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Denver Nuggets 123-100 on Sunday. The game marked the Lakers' first win in Denver in almost three years. "He was very locked in on what he wanted to do out here on the floor tonight. Once he started hitting those step-back 3s and got to yelling and barking, either at the fans or at us, or himself," said LeBron … [Read more...] about LeBron James Says He’s A ‘Wide Receiver,” Luka Doncic Is ‘Quarterback’ After Win Over Nuggets
Nico Harrison, Rob Pelinka Spotted Conversing At Andre Iguodala’s Jersey Retirement Ceremony
Nico Harrison and Rob Pelinka were spotted greeting each other at Chase Center in San Francisco on Sunday during the Golden State Warriors' jersey retirement ceremony for Andre Iguodala. Before joining the front office of the Los Angeles Lakers, Pelinka represented Iguodala. Pelinka and Harrison worked together on a trade of Luka Doncic for Anthony Davis, Max Christie and a … [Read more...] about Nico Harrison, Rob Pelinka Spotted Conversing At Andre Iguodala’s Jersey Retirement Ceremony
‘Pressure On’ Lakers To Sign Luka Doncic To Extension In Offseason
Luka Doncic was prepared to sign his five-year, $346 million supermax with the Dallas Mavericks, but it remains to be seen what he intends to do this offseason on August 2nd when he becomes eligible to sign an extension with the Los Angeles Lakers for as much as $229 million over five years. Doncic can also sign a three-year, $165 million extension with a player option for … [Read more...] about ‘Pressure On’ Lakers To Sign Luka Doncic To Extension In Offseason
Mark Williams’ Agent Contends Lakers Should Not Have Failed Mark Williams On Physical
Mark Williams' agent, Jeff Schwartz, released a statement asserting that the Los Angeles Lakers should not have rescinded a trade with the Charlotte Hornets for his client. "The overwhelming sentiment, after conferring with multiple, nationally recognized doctors, is that the Los Angeles Lakers should not have failed Mark Williams on his physical," said Schwartz in his … [Read more...] about Mark Williams’ Agent Contends Lakers Should Not Have Failed Mark Williams On Physical