Luka Doncic finished with 45 points in his return to Dallas as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Dallas Mavericks 112-97 on Wednesday. Doncic became emotional when he was honored with a video tribute during player introductions. "After that video, I was, like, 'There's no way I'm playing this game,'" Doncic said. "It was so many emotions." Doncic had 14 points in the first … [Read more...] about Luka Doncic After Scoring 45 Points In Return To Dallas: ‘It Was So Many Emotions’
Austin Reaves Eligible For Four-Year, $89.2M Extension With Lakers In Offseason
Austin Reaves has solidified himself as an essential piece of the Los Angeles Lakers' championship aspirations. Rob Pelinka expressed confidence in Reaves' ability to thrive alongside two of the greatest players of all-time in LeBron James and Luka Doncic. "My theory is basketball geniuses that love to win, find ways to work and click together," Pelinka told ESPN. "And we knew … [Read more...] about Austin Reaves Eligible For Four-Year, $89.2M Extension With Lakers In Offseason
Kawhi Leonard, Giannis Antetokounmpo Named NBA’s Players Of Week 24
Kawhi Leonard and Giannis Antetokounmpo has been named the NBA's Players of the Week for Week 24. Leonard averaged 24.5 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.8 steals as the Los Angeles Clippers went 4-0. Antetokounmpo averaged 36.0 points, 12.3 rebounds and 13.7 assists as the Milwaukee Bucks went 4-0. … [Read more...] about Kawhi Leonard, Giannis Antetokounmpo Named NBA’s Players Of Week 24
LeBron James Upgraded To Available Versus Thunder
The Los Angeles Lakers upgraded LeBron James to available for Sunday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. James is currently managing a left groin strain. The Lakers are third in the Western Conference standings, a half game above the Nuggets. … [Read more...] about LeBron James Upgraded To Available Versus Thunder
Warriors-Lakers Averages 2.5M Viewers
Thursday night's matchup between the Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers averaged 2.5 million viewers across TNT and truTV. Excluding Opening Night, it was the second most-watched game on cable this season. Including ABC games, it was the 18th most-watched game of the year. The Warriors-Lakers matchup from earlier in the season averaged 1.84 million viewers. The … [Read more...] about Warriors-Lakers Averages 2.5M Viewers