Luka Dončić is cleared to play for the Mavericks' showdown against the Phoenix Suns on December 14, 2025. Despite a thinned rotation, the Lakers are 1

This is the other MVP race where established stars merely confirm their existence and rising stars get a chance to announce their arrival. A few years ago, Tyrese Haliburton defined the latter when he pulled the Indiana Pacers to the NBA Cup title game, then last summer went to the NBA Finals.

Eventually, Luka Dončić could join an impressive list of NBA stars who won their first championship after a departure from their first franchise.

The Los Angeles Lakers might need a lift to put themselves, Luka Dončić and LeBron James in position to compete for an NBA title.

Jaxson Hayes is bringing energy — headlined by this bodied slam — off the bench with eight points (3-3 FG) and eight rebounds. He has been in a battle with Mark Williams (14 points, three blocks) throughout Sunday’s contest.

Bill Simmons reacts to Luka Dončić’s dominance as the Lakers improve to 13-4 and continue their rise as a legitimate NBA title contender.

Lakers star Luka Dončić breaks silence with an emotional baby announcement, revealing the heartwarming reason behind his sudden absence.

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Luka Dončić had a hilariously honest response when asked about the Raptors ahead of the Los Angeles Lakers’ game in Toronto Thursday.

The Los Angeles Lakers reveal the status for Luka Dončić and LeBron James in a marquee matchup against the red-hot Philadelphia 76ers.

Luka Dončić is missing multiple Los Angeles Lakers games to be in Slovenia with his fiancée for the birth of their second baby, whom they reportedly welcomed on Thursday, Dec. 4.

LeBron James missed the first free throw that would have tied it. Then, bailed out by a foul with 3.9 seconds remaining, he missed the second. A long-awaited