Los Angeles Lakers NBA Articles

Ownership Drama - The former Mavericks majority owner publicly expressed his disappointment with the $3.5 billion sale completed in December 2023, citing being boxed out of basketball operations and the disastrous Luka Doncic trade as major sources of frustration.

Complete analysis of the NBA playoff situation. With less than two weeks before the end of the regular season, the stakes are enormous in both conferences to determine final positions.

NBA - Victor Wembanyama scored 41 points and grabbed 16 rebounds in the San Antonio Spurs' victory over the Chicago Bulls (129-114). The Frenchman set his best scoring total this season and achieved the third-fastest double-double in NBA history.

Historic performance by Luka Dončić with 43 points in the Lakers' 137-130 victory against Indiana. The Slovenian becomes the first player since Michael Jordan in 1986 to maintain a 40-point average over six road games.

Championship Ambitions - The 22-year-old French sensation is averaging elite numbers while leading San Antonio to their first Southwest Division title in nine years, positioning himself as a serious contender for the NBA's Most Valuable Player Award despite facing stiff competition from reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

Financial Crisis - The former NBA champion and Lakers star is seeking court intervention to reduce monthly payments, citing negative bank balances and depleted savings despite earning over $116 million during his 18-season career that ended in 2022.

NBA - Kevin Durant becomes the 5th highest scorer in NBA history by surpassing Michael Jordan. The Houston Rockets forward reached this historic milestone during Saturday night's 123-122 victory over the Miami Heat.

Luka Doncic scored 60 points against the Heat in a stratospheric performance. The Lakers secured their eighth straight win (134-126) thanks to their Slovenian superstar and a historic LeBron James.