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Luka Dončić hasn't pushed the Los Angeles Lakers to add a superstar-level co-star for when LeBron James is no longer on the team, according to NBA reporter Dave McMenamin of ESPN. James, 41, becomes an unrestricted free agent this offseason. He could retire from the NBA, re-sign with the Lakers...

When Luka Dončić returned from a hamstring injury to play five minutes for Team World during the 2026 NBA All-Star Game at Intuit Dome, the appearance was brief. The comments he made afterward carried far greater impact. In an interview with SportKlub, Dončić was asked to compare his current situation...

Luka Dončić did not hesitate. Asked after Sunday’s NBA All-Star Game which Australian player had given him the toughest battles, the Los Angeles Lakers star offered a surprising answer — one rooted not in international showdowns, but in years of shared practices and playoff runs. “Josh Green,” Dončić said with...

The Dallas Mavericks entered Thursday night short-handed, stretched thin by injuries and searching for something that has eluded them for weeks: traction. They left Crypto.com Arena with another loss and a steeper climb ahead in the Western Conference standings. The Los Angeles Lakers defeated Dallas 124-104 in the final game...

The Dallas Mavericks finalized their injury report ahead of their matchup with the Los Angeles Lakers, confirming a notable shift in wing availability. Naji Marshall (left foot strain) is officially active despite not participating in morning shootaround. Caleb Martin (left ankle sprain), who did take part in shootaround earlier in...

The Dallas Mavericks showed resilience Tuesday night in Phoenix. They attacked the paint, won the free-throw battle decisively, and controlled stretches of the second half. But by the time their identity fully emerged, the deficit created in the opening quarter had already reshaped the game. Dallas fell 120–111 to the...

The Dallas Mavericks enter their final game before the All-Star break, managing multiple injury questions across the rotation. Naji Marshall is listed as questionable with a left foot strain and did not participate in shootaround ahead of Thursday’s matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers. Marshall has averaged 15.0 points and...

The Dallas Mavericks will be without Cooper Flagg for at least Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers, along with NBA All-Star Weekend. Flagg suffered a left midfoot sprain during Tuesday’s 120-111 loss to the Phoenix Suns. An MRI confirmed the diagnosis, and he has been ruled out for Thursday’s...

The Dallas Mavericks could be without their current centerpiece while facing their former franchise cornerstone Thursday night. The Los Angeles Lakers have ruled out Luka Dončić (left hamstring strain) against Dallas, while the Mavericks list Cooper Flagg (left midfoot sprain) as doubtful entering the final game before the NBA All-Star...

The Los Angeles Lakers are interested in Cam Thomas and Haywood Highsmith on the NBA buyout market, according to Dan Woike of The Athletic. The Brooklyn Nets waived Highsmith and Thomas. Both players are unrestricted free agents. "Next will be evaluating a group of buyout candidates," Woike wrote. "Team and...