Kirk Henderson: Mark Cuban: “If I had any influence, the Luka Doncic trade wouldn’t happen. I was just as dumbfounded as everybody else. After I sold the Mavericks, the new owner Patrick Dumont decided that ‘Ok, in Nico we trust.’ So, here we are.”
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Allen Sliwa @AllenSliwa
Lakers Fully Healthy? | Bronny A Distraction? | Did Lebron Know About AD/Luka Trade? x.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 10:58 AM
Lakers Fully Healthy? | Bronny A Distraction? | Did Lebron Know About AD/Luka Trade? x.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 10:58 AM
Bill Simmons @BillSimmons
New BS Podcast
—The Lakers and Luka
—Could QBs go 1-2 and other NFL Draft subplots with @McShay13
—The Celtics get sold for a record 6.1 billion … now what? with @SIChrisMannix
open.spotify.com/episode/5sl3m9… – 6:08 PM
New BS Podcast
—The Lakers and Luka
—Could QBs go 1-2 and other NFL Draft subplots with @McShay13
—The Celtics get sold for a record 6.1 billion … now what? with @SIChrisMannix
open.spotify.com/episode/5sl3m9… – 6:08 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Lakers’ injury report vs. Milwaukee:
— Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves are out.
— Dorian Finney-Smith and Jarred Vanderbilt are doubtful. pic.x.com/tGgpS4FeSf – 4:04 PM
Lakers’ injury report vs. Milwaukee:
— Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves are out.
— Dorian Finney-Smith and Jarred Vanderbilt are doubtful. pic.x.com/tGgpS4FeSf – 4:04 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Luka and Austin Reaves have been ruled OUT for tonight’s game against the Bucks. DFS and Vando are DOUBTFUL pic.x.com/Wk3nv6Dv2t – 4:01 PM
Luka and Austin Reaves have been ruled OUT for tonight’s game against the Bucks. DFS and Vando are DOUBTFUL pic.x.com/Wk3nv6Dv2t – 4:01 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
“The L in the Lakers stands for lucky and for Luka!”
@chiney thinks the Lakers are the luckiest team in the league after the trade for Luka Doncic. 😮 pic.x.com/Dnq8vy8Anh – 3:38 PM
“The L in the Lakers stands for lucky and for Luka!”
@chiney thinks the Lakers are the luckiest team in the league after the trade for Luka Doncic. 😮 pic.x.com/Dnq8vy8Anh – 3:38 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
New story: Luka Doncic is out against the Bucks on Thursday as the Lakers close out the toughest stretch of the season relatively unscathed bit.ly/41OSk8W – 2:25 PM
New story: Luka Doncic is out against the Bucks on Thursday as the Lakers close out the toughest stretch of the season relatively unscathed bit.ly/41OSk8W – 2:25 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Lakers star Luka Doncic will not play tonight against the Milwaukee Bucks as he continues to manage a sprained right ankle, sources told ESPN. Thursday marks the final game in L.A.’s brutal six games in eight days stretch of the schedule. LAL has gone 3-2 so far. – 1:19 PM
Lakers star Luka Doncic will not play tonight against the Milwaukee Bucks as he continues to manage a sprained right ankle, sources told ESPN. Thursday marks the final game in L.A.’s brutal six games in eight days stretch of the schedule. LAL has gone 3-2 so far. – 1:19 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Getting started on Pickaxe and Roll in 10 minutes.
-Last night’s loss
-Luka/Reaves hunting MPJ
-What’s the best playoff seed?
-When will Jokic/Murray return?
youtube.com/live/hFXtwv__w… pic.x.com/SNBZob2lXk – 11:52 AM
Getting started on Pickaxe and Roll in 10 minutes.
-Last night’s loss
-Luka/Reaves hunting MPJ
-What’s the best playoff seed?
-When will Jokic/Murray return?
youtube.com/live/hFXtwv__w… pic.x.com/SNBZob2lXk – 11:52 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
“Dallas was my home for almost seven years. It really felt like home. Coming here, I’m just trying to build a new home and I’m getting more and more comfortable” – Luka Doncic after his latest brilliant showing with the Los Angeles Lakers
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/18… – 3:09 AM
“Dallas was my home for almost seven years. It really felt like home. Coming here, I’m just trying to build a new home and I’m getting more and more comfortable” – Luka Doncic after his latest brilliant showing with the Los Angeles Lakers
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/18… – 3:09 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Akws Jarred Vanderbilt what’s the most important thing for the Lakers to do between now and the end of the regular season, other than stack wins to climb the standings. “Getting healthy,” Vanderbilt said. Off camera, Luka Doncic chimed in too: “Rest.” pic.x.com/Z2hhgQrKG6 – 1:57 AM
Akws Jarred Vanderbilt what’s the most important thing for the Lakers to do between now and the end of the regular season, other than stack wins to climb the standings. “Getting healthy,” Vanderbilt said. Off camera, Luka Doncic chimed in too: “Rest.” pic.x.com/Z2hhgQrKG6 – 1:57 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
” I got 20, you talking about ball don’t lie”
🤣 Luka trash talking after scoring 21 points in the first quarter !
pic.x.com/7ZdMd2vVfy – 1:52 AM
” I got 20, you talking about ball don’t lie”
🤣 Luka trash talking after scoring 21 points in the first quarter !
pic.x.com/7ZdMd2vVfy – 1:52 AM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
JJ Redick said Luka Doncic having so much early success against Denver’s reds (switching) led to the Nuggets having to adjust and start to fire (aggressive blitz) him, which then led to a ton of wide open 3’s for teammates, which they largely converted. – 12:43 AM
JJ Redick said Luka Doncic having so much early success against Denver’s reds (switching) led to the Nuggets having to adjust and start to fire (aggressive blitz) him, which then led to a ton of wide open 3’s for teammates, which they largely converted. – 12:43 AM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Final Rotations for the Nuggets as they lose 120-108 to the Lakers.
Not as close as the score, Denver’s main group got rolled tonight.
Aaron Gordon: 26 points, 11 rebounds
Luka Doncic: 31-9-7
44-26. Nuggets drop to 4th seed. Would face Memphis in 1st round. pic.x.com/MVTomrmEZU – 12:31 AM
Final Rotations for the Nuggets as they lose 120-108 to the Lakers.
Not as close as the score, Denver’s main group got rolled tonight.
Aaron Gordon: 26 points, 11 rebounds
Luka Doncic: 31-9-7
44-26. Nuggets drop to 4th seed. Would face Memphis in 1st round. pic.x.com/MVTomrmEZU – 12:31 AM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Final: Lakers 120, Nuggets 108.
Luka Doncic: 31p/9r/7a. Austin Reaves: 22p/8a/5r.
LAL’s 9th consecutive home win and 16th of their last 17 at Crypto.com Arena. 43-25 on the season.
Next up: tomorrow vs. Milwaukee. – 12:31 AM
Final: Lakers 120, Nuggets 108.
Luka Doncic: 31p/9r/7a. Austin Reaves: 22p/8a/5r.
LAL’s 9th consecutive home win and 16th of their last 17 at Crypto.com Arena. 43-25 on the season.
Next up: tomorrow vs. Milwaukee. – 12:31 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
The Lakers win, 120-108, to improve to 43-25 and win their third straight during this five-game homestand. Luka 31p 9r 7a 2s 6tos (200th 30-pt game of his career); Reaves 22p 8a 2s; DFS 14p 4a; Vincent 12p on 4-of-6 from 3; Knecht 12p; Vando 10p 3s; Goodwin 8p 3r 3a 4s. – 12:29 AM
The Lakers win, 120-108, to improve to 43-25 and win their third straight during this five-game homestand. Luka 31p 9r 7a 2s 6tos (200th 30-pt game of his career); Reaves 22p 8a 2s; DFS 14p 4a; Vincent 12p on 4-of-6 from 3; Knecht 12p; Vando 10p 3s; Goodwin 8p 3r 3a 4s. – 12:29 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Doncic vs Denver:
31 PTS
9 REB
7 AST
2 STL
2 BLK
Scored 21 PTS in the first quarter. pic.x.com/MMymm72JeC – 12:14 AM
Doncic vs Denver:
31 PTS
9 REB
7 AST
2 STL
2 BLK
Scored 21 PTS in the first quarter. pic.x.com/MMymm72JeC – 12:14 AM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
The Lakers closed the 3rd Q strong, enough for a 105-77 margin heading into the final 12 minutes.
Doncic has 31 points, 8 boards and 7 assists, and while 3 bench players are in double figures: Vincent has 12, Vanderbilt 10 and Knecht 10. – 11:56 PM
The Lakers closed the 3rd Q strong, enough for a 105-77 margin heading into the final 12 minutes.
Doncic has 31 points, 8 boards and 7 assists, and while 3 bench players are in double figures: Vincent has 12, Vanderbilt 10 and Knecht 10. – 11:56 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Luka’s up to 30, and he hasn’t had to try that hard to get these shots. He’s incredible. – 11:39 PM
Luka’s up to 30, and he hasn’t had to try that hard to get these shots. He’s incredible. – 11:39 PM
Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnson
At the half: Lakers 73, Nuggets 59
Very slow start for Denver offensively before making a run and LA got out and ran on mistakes.
Luka has 25 pts.
Gordon has 16 pts, 7 rebs, MPJ has 12 pts and Westbrook has 9 pts, 6 asts.
If you’re Malone, what’s the message to the team? – 11:21 PM
At the half: Lakers 73, Nuggets 59
Very slow start for Denver offensively before making a run and LA got out and ran on mistakes.
Luka has 25 pts.
Gordon has 16 pts, 7 rebs, MPJ has 12 pts and Westbrook has 9 pts, 6 asts.
If you’re Malone, what’s the message to the team? – 11:21 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Players with 20+ PTS, 3+ REB, 3+ AST, 1+ STL and 1+ BLK in a quarter in NBA history:
— Luka Doncic
— Devin Booker
— Fred VanVleet
That’s the list. pic.x.com/FeqQoSEHKi – 10:48 PM
Players with 20+ PTS, 3+ REB, 3+ AST, 1+ STL and 1+ BLK in a quarter in NBA history:
— Luka Doncic
— Devin Booker
— Fred VanVleet
That’s the list. pic.x.com/FeqQoSEHKi – 10:48 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
The Lakers lead the Nuggets 46-29 after 1Q, with Luka Doncic already dropping 21 points on 7-for-11 shooting. It’s the most points LAL has had in a 1st Q this season and the most points Doncic has had in a 1st Q this season. – 10:45 PM
The Lakers lead the Nuggets 46-29 after 1Q, with Luka Doncic already dropping 21 points on 7-for-11 shooting. It’s the most points LAL has had in a 1st Q this season and the most points Doncic has had in a 1st Q this season. – 10:45 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
END OF 1Q: Lakers 46, Nuggets 29.
Most points LAL has scored in a quarter this season.
Luka Doncic’s 21 points are also the most he’s had in a quarter this season.
LAL shot 69.6% (16-23), 64.3% on 3s (9-14). – 10:44 PM
END OF 1Q: Lakers 46, Nuggets 29.
Most points LAL has scored in a quarter this season.
Luka Doncic’s 21 points are also the most he’s had in a quarter this season.
LAL shot 69.6% (16-23), 64.3% on 3s (9-14). – 10:44 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
The Lakers made 9 of 14 3-point attempts in the 1st Q, tying for the most they’ve hit in any quarter in franchise history (10 times).
Doncic had 3, DFS and Vincent 2, and Reaves and Knecht 1.
LA’s lead is 46-29. – 10:44 PM
The Lakers made 9 of 14 3-point attempts in the 1st Q, tying for the most they’ve hit in any quarter in franchise history (10 times).
Doncic had 3, DFS and Vincent 2, and Reaves and Knecht 1.
LA’s lead is 46-29. – 10:44 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Luka in the first quarter:
21 PTS
7-10 FG
3-5 3P
Joins AD as the only Lakers to score 20 points in the first quarter of a game this season. pic.x.com/9QAcsccL1l – 10:43 PM
Luka in the first quarter:
21 PTS
7-10 FG
3-5 3P
Joins AD as the only Lakers to score 20 points in the first quarter of a game this season. pic.x.com/9QAcsccL1l – 10:43 PM
Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
Luka Doncic’s first quarter against Denver:
20 points on 7-for-10 shooting, including 3-for-5 from beyond the arc.
The Lakers had Magic Johnson. Now they have Luka Magic. – 10:43 PM
Luka Doncic’s first quarter against Denver:
20 points on 7-for-10 shooting, including 3-for-5 from beyond the arc.
The Lakers had Magic Johnson. Now they have Luka Magic. – 10:43 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Luka Dončić (right ankle sprain) has been upgraded to available for tonight’s game vs. Denver, per the Lakers. – 8:10 PM
Luka Dončić (right ankle sprain) has been upgraded to available for tonight’s game vs. Denver, per the Lakers. – 8:10 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
😳 Crvena Zvezda is set to face Olympiacos without a center !
Joel Bolomboy – Injured (3-6 weeks out)
Luka Mitrović – Injured (14 days out)
Filip Petrusev – Inelgible to play against Olympiacos
Mike Daum – Not ready to play pic.x.com/yYl6lZdFIZ – 2:20 PM
😳 Crvena Zvezda is set to face Olympiacos without a center !
Joel Bolomboy – Injured (3-6 weeks out)
Luka Mitrović – Injured (14 days out)
Filip Petrusev – Inelgible to play against Olympiacos
Mike Daum – Not ready to play pic.x.com/yYl6lZdFIZ – 2:20 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
New story: The Lakers defense has sustained its excellence, even with swapping a perennial DPOY candidate in AD for Luka. Will it be a sure bet in the playoffs too? bit.ly/3FCkigy – 10:59 AM
New story: The Lakers defense has sustained its excellence, even with swapping a perennial DPOY candidate in AD for Luka. Will it be a sure bet in the playoffs too? bit.ly/3FCkigy – 10:59 AM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
No LeBron James for the Lakers tomorrow night. Luka Doncic is probable. pic.x.com/Ro7l8IP3FN – 8:58 PM
No LeBron James for the Lakers tomorrow night. Luka Doncic is probable. pic.x.com/Ro7l8IP3FN – 8:58 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
What’s up, Lakers Talk fam! Lakers Talk is happening tonight from 6-8 pm PT! We’ll talk Sun/Mon back-to-back wins, Lakers-Nuggets, the Austin Reaves/Luka Doncic pairing, and more. @Adam_Mares at 6:30, @khobi_price at 7:15! Call 877-710-ESPN! AK – 7:51 PM
What’s up, Lakers Talk fam! Lakers Talk is happening tonight from 6-8 pm PT! We’ll talk Sun/Mon back-to-back wins, Lakers-Nuggets, the Austin Reaves/Luka Doncic pairing, and more. @Adam_Mares at 6:30, @khobi_price at 7:15! Call 877-710-ESPN! AK – 7:51 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
What’s up, Lakers fans! Lakers Talk is happening tonight on @ESPNLosAngeles from 6-8 pm PT! We’ll talk Sun/Mon back-to-back wins, Lakers-Nuggets, the Austin Reaves/Luka Doncic pairing, and more. @Adam_Mares at 6:30, @khobi_price at 7:15! Call 877-710-ESPN! AK @LockedOnLakers – 7:50 PM
What’s up, Lakers fans! Lakers Talk is happening tonight on @ESPNLosAngeles from 6-8 pm PT! We’ll talk Sun/Mon back-to-back wins, Lakers-Nuggets, the Austin Reaves/Luka Doncic pairing, and more. @Adam_Mares at 6:30, @khobi_price at 7:15! Call 877-710-ESPN! AK @LockedOnLakers – 7:50 PM
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Khobi Price: Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves have officially been ruled out for the Lakers’ home game tonight vs. Milwaukee. Dorian Finney-Smith and Jarred Vanderbilt are listed on the injury report as doubtful: pic.x.com/QAjqNv8ikv -via Twitter @khobi_price / March 20, 2025
But all of that––including MacMahon’s book––was upended just after midnight on February 2, when ESPN’s resident NBA scoop-hound Shams Charania broke the news that the Mavericks were trading Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for star big man Anthony Davis, Max Christie, and a future first-round draft pick. MacMahon, like pretty much everyone else, was flabbergasted by the trade. But his shock quickly gave way to urgency. “I was like, Oh yeah, we need to add another chapter,” MacMahon said. -via Vanity Fair / March 20, 2025
Mavericks fans, who watched Dirk Nowitzki play his entire hall-of-fame career in Dallas, believed they had landed another one-franchise legend who would lead them to a title––and who could blame them? “The ending of the book was open-ended, but it was upbeat,” MacMahon said. “They had just gone to the Finals, and [Dončić] said he’s ecstatic to be in Dallas.” -via Vanity Fair / March 20, 2025